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MS Nursing

The Department of Nursing at AASU has several different tracks within the graduate (MSN) and undergraduate (BSN) programs to meet the educational needs of Southeastern Georgia and the coastal region. Please ensure you complete the appropriate application and requirements for the curriculum track that best fits your area of interest. For more information on each track, click on the links below:

    • BS Nursing (Generic and Post-Baccalaureate Students seeking a BS in Nursing)
    • Advanced Placement ( LPN/LVN's seeking a BS in Nursing)
    • RN Options (Licensed Registered Nurses seeking a BS in Nursing)
    • MS Nursing (All tracks of the Master of Science in Nursing Program)

 


 

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Admission Applications are accepted for:
Fall Admission - May 1- June 15
Spring Admission - September 4 - October 5

General Admission Requirements

  1. Regular admission to Armstrong Atlantic State University. AASU Admissions
  2. All applicants must take the Nurse Entrance Test (NET) and score at least 60 in the Reading Comprehension and 60 on the Mathematics portions. (See Student Services for more info on dates/content).
  3. For Core Aread A, D (Statistics), and F (Non-science courses), failing two (2) courses or repeating one course more than once in order to achieve a passing grade of C or higher, makes the student ineligible for admission. In addition, students must meet the COHP science rule: "No more than two (2) science courses may be repeated, and no one course may be repeated more than once."
  4. A minimum adjusted GPA of 2.7 on all prerequisite course work attempted.
  5. Successful completion of 50 semester hours in appropriate core courses prior to admission. All core must be completed before beginning senior year of nursing courses.
  6. Admission to the nursing major is competitive.
  7. The following factors are taken into consideration during the candidate selection process: GPA, hours completed at Armstrong, science course grades, and successful completion of Regents exam or previously earned college degree.
  8. Students with Conditional Admission must bring proof of meeting the requirements to the Department Secretary. Failure to do so will result in removal from the admitted list.
  9. Post-baccalaureate students must have a GPA of at least 2.7 on required courses in Areas D (Statistics), and F (Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II with labs, Microbiology with lab, Into to Psychology, and Human Growth and Development) in order to be eligible to apply for admission.

    Students must meet all legal requirements for licensure.

Admission to the Baccalaureate nursing major is of a competitive nature. The following factors are taken into consideration during an applicant's selection process:

  • Nursing Core GPA (GPA calculated based on nursing prerequisite course work)
  • Total number of core curriculum hours completed at Armstrong
  • Course grades for Core Areas A, D, and F
  • Success on Regent's exam (oral and written)
  • Previous college degree

 

Please remember to attach all transcripts to your applications. Applications that do not have transcripts attached will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.

All Application must be mailed or delivered to:
Department of Nursing
Armstrong Atlantic State University
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, Georgia 31419

Click here for BSN Application Form


Advanced Placement Track


Advanced Placement Track (APT) is an option for the student who has previous health care education as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse. These students must meet deadlines and requirements as listed above for BS Nursing admission.

Click here for APT Application Form |

 


 

RN Options

RN Options Admission Requirements
(An option for the Georgia licensed registered nurse.)

  • RNO Applications are accepted year round.
  • A minimum adjusted GPA of 2.0 on all prerequisite course work
  • Validation of a current Georgia license.
  • RNs with a baccalaureate degree in a non-nursing major may be eligible to apply directly for admission to the Graduate program in Nursing.

Click here for RNO Application Form |


In compliance with Armstrong Atlantic State University, the Department of Nursing will not exclude from employment or participation, deny the benefits of, or otherwise discriminate on the grounds of race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or handicap provided the individual has the physical and mental capabilities to practice professional nursing as specified by the Core Performance Standards

Legal Requirements: The Georgia Board of Nursing has the authority to refuse to grant a license to an applicant upon a finding by the board that the applicant has been convicted of any felony, crime involving moral turpitude, or crime violating a federal or state law relating to controlled substances or dangerous drugs in the courts of this state, any other state, territory, or country, or in the courts of the United States, including but not limited to a plea of nolo contendere entered to the charge. Unlicensed students may be employed only as unlicensed personnel. They may not represent themselves or practice as nursing students except as part of a scheduled clinical learning activity in the curriculum. Students must meet all legal requirements for licensure.

 

If you have any questions, contact the Department of Nursing


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