Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)

Admission requirements

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent

• Proof of one of the following:

  • Unencumbered LPN license

  • Unencumbered certification (CNA, CCMA, etc.)

  • Bachelor’s degree (any field)

  • High school transcript and 2+ years of full-time work (verified letter from HR with your full name, work dates and verification that the work was full-time)

• Meet Trevecca’s academic requirements for admission

• CLEP tests scores for nursing students will not be accepted, and only AP scores of 4 or 5 will transfer (AP scores are not accepted for any nursing pre-requisite course)

• Credit by Examination is available for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) with a current unencumbered Tennessee nursing license for the following courses:

  • NRS 3001 Assessment

  • NRS 3002 Foundations

  • NRS 3003 Pharmacology

• All tests are scored separately; a score of 75 percent or greater must be achieved on any test to receive course credit and exemption from taking the course or courses. NRS 3001 and 3002 also require an in-person skills mastery demonstration to receive credit for the course.

• Complete a scheduled interview (online or in person) with members of the Applications and Admission Committee, or their designated faculty Member

• Negative background check

• Negative drug screening

• Up-to-date immunization records per Trevecca’s Department of Nursing requirements

• Completion of American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Program (CPR with AED) for Healthcare Professionals: current card date

• Clearance by the Trevecca Financial Services Office

• Health insurance, per University guidelines

• Malpractice insurance, per University guidelines

   

To gain entrance into semester three of the nursing core courses, students must maintain a grade of C or higher and an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher in all prior courses

Transfer of courses

General education and nursing pre-requisite courses must meet the following criteria:

• Complete and submit the online Transfer of Credit form.

• Submit a course syllabus, a course description and other supporting documents

  • Nursing pre-requisite courses must have been completed within 10 years of application to the program.

Courses determined to be effectively the same as courses offered for Trevecca’s nursing undergraduate degree will be awarded credit if the course is listed in the original institution's catalog/website of official courses offered for the year in which the course was completed. Courses must include the same or similar content, require the same or similar prerequisite coursework and be offered at the same level of instruction.

Faith-based or religious courses will be considered for transfer on an individual basis.

Trevecca does not award credit for:

• Work or volunteer experience

• Vocational or technical training

• Personal enrichment courses

Courses accepted for transfer must be reported on an official transcript, which must be provided to the Trevecca campus in a sealed envelope (or electronically submitted from a Trevecca campus-acceptable vendor) from the original college/university of enrollment, bearing the institution's official seal and registrar's signature.

Upper division nursing courses are not transferable and will not be considered.

Professional licensure

This program leads to professional licensure in the state of Tennessee. Courses that discuss professional licensure include:

• NRS 3002 Foundations course discusses professional licensure and NCLEX testing.
• NRS 4006 Senior Practicum and Capstone provides full details of professional licensure and taking the NCLEX examination.

If a student chooses to apply for a license in another state, they may do so. This process is explained in NRS 4006 and through information provided on all state websites related to licensure application. Tennessee students who pass the NCLEX exam are automatically issued a Compact License allowing them to work in all states that recognize this agreement. (Currently, 44 states and some U.S. territories are members of the National Compact Agreement allowing nurses to work in that state or territory without having to apply for another license).

Why choose Trevecca?

Founded in 1901 and a leader in online education for more than two decades, Trevecca helps students discover and pursue an individual calling by providing innovative instruction; cultivating a supportive, Christ-centered community; and establishing relationships that open doors.

Recognized nationally and locally for academic quality, Trevecca has earned a reputation for providing the world with servant leaders, problem solvers and difference makers. Trevecca’s holistic approach to education encompasses intellectual, social, emotional, physical and spiritual growth.

The Nashville advantage

As a healthcare hub, Nashville is home to hundreds of hospitals, healthcare organizations and specialized medical practices, giving ASN students access to valuable clinical experiences. These in-person placements allow you to apply what you learn in your online coursework to grow as a skilled professional.