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Program Description	The Associate of Science in Nursing Degree (ASN), conducted on the Montgomery campus, offers preparation for practice as a registered nurse and may serve as a basis for further nursing education. This program requires 70 semester hours for graduation. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, the student is awarded the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree. Please refer to the ASN Program Objectives in the ASN Quick Links (above right) for additional information. The ASN graduate is eligible to apply to the State Board of Nursing for licensure as a registered nurse (RN). The Registered Nurse who holds the ASN degree is prepared to practice in primary, secondary, and tertiary care settings where policies and procedures are specified and guidance is available. Beginning Fall Semester 2001, each student enrolled in a clinical nursing course must  verify that he/she carries current personal health care insurance.
Admission Process & Criteria	Students are admitted into the ASN Program's Generic Track and LPN Advanced Placement Track in the Spring and Fall terms. The Admissions Committee reviews all records of qualified applicants. Applicants in each track receive a ranking based on measurable criteria (i.e., test scores, GPA, etc.).  Deadline for filing application and all required admission documentation is May 30 for Fall admission and October 1 for Spring admission. Admission Requirements For admission to the nursing program, the student must: file a completed application with the application fee; submit completed Student Medical History Record form; be a high school graduate or equivalent (GED) and submit official transcripts; have official transcripts from all colleges attended submitted directly from the institution of attendance; earn a required score of 40 on the National League for Nursing Pre-Admission Exam or ACT score of 19 or SAT equivalent (A bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited university will exempt a student from the pre-nursing test requirement); if seeking acceptance into LPN-RN advanced placement track, LPN must score at least 70 on the NLN ACE I Exam (in lieu of other tests); have an overall GPA of at least 2.0 on 4.0 scale for all college work attempted (For additional information contact the office of Admission and Records at the School of Nursing, Montgomery campus.); present evidence of current Alabama Licensed Practical Nurse licensure if the student is entering the LPN-ASN advanced placement track, as well as documentation showing one year of LPN work experience during the past three years unless graduation occurred within the past calendar year; and be able to achieve certain core performance standards required by the duties of the nursing profession. NOTE: If a student is attempting to transfer credit for nursing courses from another school of nursing (which must be NLNAC accredited), a letter from the dean/director of that school must be submitted stating that the student was eligible for continuation in the nursing program. If the student was not eligible for continuation in the program, the student must take all required Troy University ASN nursing courses (i.e., no nursing courses will be transferred). Troy University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, color, race, national origin, religion or handicap in its admissions, education, employment, or access to its programs. To request additional information and an application for admission to Troy University, contact the Office of Admissions, Troy University School of Nursing, 340 Montgomery Street, Montgomery, AL, 36104.  You may also request additional information regarding admission to the Associate Degree in Nursing Program by completing the Information Request form. This form may be submitted electronically or printed and mailed to the School of Nursing.  Application Packet for the ASN Program return to top
ASN Curriculum All course descriptions are available in the Troy University Undergraduate Bulletin. Typical Program of Studies Generic ASN Track The Associate Degree Nursing Program, Montgomery (70 hours) is designed to be completed in five semesters. Should you at anytime leave the nursing sequence, your return to the sequence is strictly on a space available basis and must be approved by the Admissions Committee of the Associate Degree Nursing Program. SEMESTER COURSE TITLE HOURS I *ENG 1101 *MTH  1112 *PSY 2200 *BIO 3347 *BIO L347 TROY 1101 Composition Pre-calculus Algebra General Psychology Anatomy & Physiology I Anatomy & Physiology I Lab University Orientation 3 3 3 3 1 1 II NSG 1131 NSG 1135 NSG 1151 NSG 2213 BIO 3348 BIO L348 PSY 3300 Basic Nursing Practicum I Health Assessment Practicum Hospital Measurements Nutrition Anatomy & Physiology II Anatomy & Physiology II Lab Lifespan Developmental Psychology 4 1 1 2 3 1 3 III NSG 1140 NSG 1141 NSG 2271 NSG 2272 BIO 3372 BIO L372 Basic Nursing Concepts II Basic Nursing Practicum II Psychosocial Nursing Concepts Psychosocial Nursing Practicum Microbiology Microbiology Lab 3 3 2 2 3 1 IV NSG 2202 NSG 2255 NSG 2256 NSG 2265 NSG 2266 NSG 2282 NSG 2283 Pharmacology Maternal Infant Nursing Maternal Infant Nursing Practicum Nursing of Children Nursing of Children Practicum Gerontological Nursing Concepts Gerontological Nursing Practicum 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 V NSG 2280 NSG 2281 Elective Advanced Nursing Concepts Advanced Nursing Practicum Must be selected from the areas of Humanities, Fine Arts, or Social Sciences 4 6 3 During terms II, III, IV, and V, the student must present evidence of current CPR certification, physical examination and current liability insurance. These items must remain current throughout the entire term of enrollment. *Courses in Term I must be completed prior to admission to the clinical nursing sequence, with a grade of "C" or above.   Typical Program of Studies Advanced Placement Track SEMESTER COURSE TITLE HOURS I *ENG 1101 *MTH 1112 *PSY 2200 *BIO 3347 *BIO L347 TROY 1101 Composition Pre-calculus Algebra General Psychology Anatomy & Physiology I Anatomy & Physiology I Lab University Orientation 3 3 3 3 1 1 II NSG 1135 NSG 1151 NSG 2213 BIO 3348 BIO L348 PSY 3300 Health Assessment Practicum Hospital Measurements Nutrition Anatomy & Physiology II Anatomy & Physiology II Lab Lifespan Developmental Psychology 1 1 2 3 1 3 III NSG 1110 NSG 1140 NSG 2271 NSG 2272 BIO 3372 BIO L372 Adult Health Transition Practicum ** Basic Nursing Concepts II Psychosocial Nursing Concepts Psychosocial Nursing Practicum Microbiology Microbiology Lab 2 3 2 2 3 1 IV NSG 2202 NSG 2255 NSG 2256 NSG 2265 NSG 2266 NSG 2282 NSG 2283 Pharmacology Maternal Infant Nursing Maternal Infant Nursing Practicum Nursing of Children Nursing of Children Practicum Gerontological Nursing Concepts Gerontological Nursing Practicum 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 V NSG 2280 NSG 2281 Elective Advanced Nursing Concepts Advanced Nursing Practicum Must be selected from the areas of Humanities, Fine Arts, or Social Sciences 4 6 3 During terms II, III, IV, and V, the student must present evidence of current CPR certification, physical examination, current LPN License, and current liability insurance. These items  must remain current throughout the entire term of enrollment. *Courses in Term I must be completed prior to admission to the clinical nursing sequence, with a grade of "C" or above. ** Additional 5 credit hours awarded after successful course completion.