Nursing (A.S.)
Admission and Progression: ASN Program
Students who are seeking entry into the ASN program but have not yet been admitted into the nursing program will be enrolled in the Associate of Science in Health Science. Once students gain entrance to the nursing program, their majors will be automatically changed by the Department to ASN. If students do not gain admittance to the ASN, they can graduate with an Associate of Science in Health Science. Students are encouraged to seek and maintain academic advisement to ensure timely graduation.
- Admission to the ASN nursing program is competitive. To be considered for admission to the Middle Georgia State University (MGA) nursing program, applicants must:
(a) be fully admitted to the University according to current catalog guidelines and must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and a minimum GPA of 2.5 in all nursing core courses and the courses required for the nursing program. An applicant cannot be a transient student.
OR
(b) be admitted to the University for the first time as a transfer student in "good academic standing" with a minimum overall transfer GPA of 2.5 in courses required in the nursing curriculum.
AND
(c) have completed any required Learning Support courses and maintain a 2.5 GPA in courses required in the nursing curriculum.
AND
(d) student must submit an online application to the nursing program by the deadline posted at www.mga.edu
AND
(e) Applicants must be fully admitted to the university by the posted nursing application deadline. All admission materials must be properly executed and submitted to the Admissions Office and Registrar including, but not limited to, official transcripts mailed directly from each institution attended.
- Applicants must register and take the nursing entrance test. The TEAS V Entrance Exam must be taken within 12 months prior to the closing date of the application period. TEAS scores from other test sites are accepted. The testing fee is non-refundable.
- Students who have completed BIOL 1114K, BIOL 1124K, BIOL 1134K, ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102, MATH 1101 or more advanced MATH courses, PSYC 1101, and PSYC 2103 must attain a grade of at least a “C” in each course. Students must complete ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102, MATH 1101, BIOL 1114K, and BIOL 1124K prior to admission to the ASN program.
- A student who has withdrawn with a (W), a (WF) or failed with a (D or F) in any two (2) nursing courses in any nursing program will not be eligible for re-entry or admission in the nursing program at MGA.
- Using all available data, including but not limited to the application, entrance test scores, SAT scores, high school GPA, or college academic GPA in courses required in the nursing curriculum, the Admissions, Recruitment, and Retention Committee of the Nursing Program will evaluate all applicants who meet the admission criteria. Acceptance into the Nursing Program is highly competitive. It may not be possible to admit all students who meet the minimum requirements for admission due to availability of clinical space and faculty resources. If there are more qualified applicants than positions available in a nursing class, selection for admission could include the following:
- Percentage of courses complete
- Academic performance in science courses
- Patterns of withdrawal from courses/schools
- Recorded academic misconduct and/or disruptive behavior
- Written communication skills
- Academic history of Ds and/or Fs
- If the cumulative academic GPA in required nursing courses falls below 2.5 subsequent to their acceptance but prior to the first day of nursing class, students will be denied admission to the program. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in order to progress in the program.
- Applicants who are accepted for admission into the nursing program but do not enter the nursing class must reapply for admission.
- An applicant who is not accepted to the Nursing Program may reapply or pursue another major at the University by notifying the Office of the Registrar that they wish to change majors.
- Students seeking re-entry into any program of Nursing (i.e. Pre-licensure BSN, ASN, RN-BSN) must be fully admitted to the University in good academic standing.
Re-entry into any program of Nursing is not automatic and students are not guaranteed re-entry into the nursing program.
All students must submit a letter of intent to re-enter the nursing program by the end of the semester in which the course failure or withdrawal occurred.
A student who has withdrawn with a (WF) or failed with a (D or F) in any two (2) nursing courses in any nursing program will not be eligible for re-entry or admission in the nursing program at MGA. Students planning to return to a nursing course, in which they have received a grade of D or F, or withdrawn with a (W) or a (WF) must meet the following criteria:
a. Submit a letter of intent.
b. Provide evidence of current immunizations (PPD or chest x-ray, Hepatitis-B
series, tetanus and other required immunizations per health care agencies).
c. Provide evidence of current CPR card must be certified by the American Heart Association in Child and Adult basic life support (BCLS) for health care providers. Current professional liability insurance and health insurance, and current criminal background check and drug screen.
d. Attend a mandatory on-campus nursing skills day (PLBSN and ASN only).
Re-entry is granted on a space available basis.
It may not be possible to re-admit all students who apply for readmission due to availability of clinical space and faculty resources. If there are more applicants than positions available in a nursing class, selection for readmission could include the following:
a. Nursing courses complete
b. Academic performance in nursing courses
c. Recorded academic misconduct and/or disruptive behavior
d. Written communication skills
All applications will be reviewed by the Admission, Recruitment and Retention committee. Students requesting re-entry should contact their assigned nursing advisor with any questions or concerns.
Curriculum for Associate of Science in Nursing (A.S.N.)
Note: The Associate of Science in Nursing fulfills general education requirement for a career associate degree.
Critical Reading and Writing (Credit: 6 hours)
Natural Sciences/Mathematics Elective (Credit: 3 hours)
Choose one of the following courses:
Note: ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102, and the Mathematics elective must be completed within the first 30 hours. If students choose to take a four-hour math course, then one hour of credit from this course will count in Area F where applicable.
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (Credit: 3 hours)
Choose one of the following courses:
Social/Behavioral Sciences (Credit: 9 hours)
| HIST 2111 | United States History to 1865 | 3 credits |
| OR | |
| HIST 2112 | United States History since 1865 | 3 credits |
| OR | |
| POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 credits |
| AND | |
| PSYC 1101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 credits |
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| PSYC 2103 | Introduction to Human Development | 3 credits |
Note: Students must satisfy the U.S. and Georgia history requirement with either the U.S and Georgia History Exam or HIST 2111 or 2112. Students must satisfy the U.S. and Georgia constitution requirement with either the U.S. and Georgia Constitution Exam or POLS 1101.
Major Field Courses (Credit: 46 hours)
| BIOL 1114K | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 credits |
| BIOL 1124K | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 credits |
| BIOL 1134K | Microbiology for Health Sciences | 4 credits |
| NURS 1000 | Foundations of Nursing Practice (4-9-7) | 7 credits |
| NURS 1500 | Adult and Gerontological Nursing Practice I (4-6-6) | 6 credits |
| NURS 1510 | Behavioral Health Nursing across the Lifespan (2-3-3) | 3 credits |
| NURS 2000 | Adult & Gerontological Nursing Practice II (4-6-6) | 6 credits |
| NURS 2010 | Maternal, Newborn & Child Nursing Practice (3-3-4) | 4 credits |
| NURS 2500 | Adult and Gerontological Nursing Practice III (3-15-8) | 8 credits |
Total Hours: 67