Registered Nurses (RNs) work to promote good health and prevent illness. They educate patients and the public about various medical conditions; treat patients and help in their rehabilitation; and provide advice and emotional support to patients' families. RNs use considerable judgment in providing a wide variety of services. Many registered nurses are general-duty nurses who focus on the overall care of patients. They administer medications under the supervision of doctors and keep records of symptoms and progress. General-duty nurses also supervise licensed practical nurses (LPNs), nursing aides, and orderlies.
Employment Opportunities
(Competitive Admissions Program)
Registered Nurses (RNs) work to promote good health and prevent illness. They educate patients and the public about various medical conditions; treat patients and help in their rehabilitation; and provide advice and emotional support to patients' families. RNs use considerable judgment in providing a wide variety of services. Many registered nurses are general-duty nurses who focus on the overall care of patients. They administer medications under the supervision of doctors and keep records of symptoms and progress. General-duty nurses also supervise licensed practical nurses (LPNs), nursing aides, and orderlies.
Admissions Criteria
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Associate of Science in Nursing is a competitive admissions program. Please refer to the Competitive Admission Programs page for more information.
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
| Test |
Reading
|
Writing |
Numerical |
Algebra |
| Accuplacer |
64 |
70 |
NA |
57 |
|
Accuplacer (Next Gen)
|
236 |
249 |
NA |
245 |
| Compass |
79 |
62 |
NA |
37 |
| SAT |
17 |
17 |
NA |
21 |
| SAT |
290 |
290 |
NA |
380 |
| ACT |
16 |
14 |
NA |
17 |
| ASSET |
42 |
41 |
39 |
42 |
| PSAT |
17 |
17 |
NA |
21 |
| GED |
NA |
145 |
NA |
145 |
Admissions Requirements:
- Must submit a Letter of Interest electronically prior to admission deadline
- Must attend an Associate of Science in Nursing Competitive Admissions Workshop
- Must be 18 prior to the first day of the program classes.
- Must have taken the HESI aptitude exam within the last 5 years and achieved a cumulative score of 75% or higher.
- A student will be allowed six (6) testing attempts on the HESI. The exams are given several times each semester and attempts can be scheduled 30 calendar days apart.
- HESI scores from other schools will not be accepted.
- Must complete required courses with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least a 2.5. The calculation of GPA will include all attempts of required courses within the previous five years. (A student may select the waiver option included on the letter of interest to have all coursework older than 5 years included in the GPA calculation. However, a student will not be able to choose specific coursework to include and exclude if a waiver is submitted.)
- Students must complete all required courses with a "C" or better.
- Transfer credits will be used in GPA calculation
Selection Process:
A specific number of admission slots is allotted for each competitive admission program, based on the availability of clinical sites and faculty. Students will be selected for available slots using the following criteria:
- A total score is calculated based on HESI scores, GPA for required prerequisite coursework, and whether or not the applicant has an active and unencumbered LPN license. Students are selected based on total score ranking.
- The GPA for prerequisite courses only will be weighted at 40/100 of the total score.
- The HESI exam score will be weighted at 55/100 of the total score.
- Applicants with an active and unencumbered LPN license will be awarded 5/100.
- If a tie exists, the highest score on the HESI exam will determine ranking.
- If a tie continues to exist, the highest GPA on prerequisite coursework will determine ranking.
Nursing Degree Curriculum
The curriculum for the Nursing degree program is designed for the semester system. To graduate, degree-seeking students must earn a minimum of 68 credit hours.
Program Courses
General Education Core (12 Credits)
Area I – Language Arts/Communication (3 Credits)
Area II – Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits)
Area III – Natural Sciences/Mathematics (3 Credits)
Area IV – Humanities/Fine Arts (3 Credits)
Select One
Occupational Courses (56 Credits)
Program Costs
Application fee: $25
HESI Admission Assessment (A2) fee: $65
Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $6,800
Fees ($385 per semester): $2,310
Books/Supplies: $2,000
HESI Fee: $1,200
Uniform Costs: Approximately $250
Liability Insurance: Liability Insurance (click to find your program)
Health Screening: $160
2-Step PPD Test: $50*
Hepatitis B vaccine series: $265*
MMR vaccine series: $50*
Varicella vaccine series $50* or Titer: $70*
Tdap or Tetanus vaccine: $25*
Influenza vaccine: $25*
Covid vaccine: Free*
CPR certification: $65
Drug Screening: $50
Criminal Background Check: $80
NCLEX-RN Exam: $200
Georgia Board of Examiners of RN Application Fee: $40
Fingerprinting/Photo: $60**
Course Supply Fee: Nursing (click to find individual course fees)
*Note: Vaccine requirements pricing above reflect the department of public health services. Failure to complete any of the required vaccinations, PPD test, background check, or drug screen will prevent the student from clinical placement. Clinical clearance and placement is a requirement to begin and complete the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program.
**Fingerprinting is required for the NCLEX-RN Exam and is completed at the end of the program.
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)
Clinical Education
Number of Clinical Sites: Varies
General Location of the Clinical Sites: Bulloch, Candler, Chatham, Evans, Effingham, Jenkins and Screven Counties.
Special Requirements of the Clinical Sites
- BLS Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
- 2-Step PPD Test
- Hepatitis B 3-shot series. Students who refuse the Hepatitis B vaccination series must sign a declination form and be aware that clinical sites may refuse to accept them.
- MMR vaccine series (2-shot series) or titer showing immunity.
- Tdap vaccine
- Varicella vaccine (2-shot series) or titer showing immunity
- Influenza vaccine yearly
- Covid vaccine (required for some clinical sites)
- Criminal Background Check
- Urine Drug Screen
- Current Health Insurance
- Physical Health Screening