Overview of Nursing and Health Sciences Gordon State College 419 College Drive

1. Overview of Nursing and Health Sciences Gordon State College 419 College Drive Barnesville, Georgia 30204

2. Nursing and Health Sciences Nursing Program • Associate degrees • ASN - Associate of Science in Nursing • for students new to nursing and current LPNs seeking RN certification • AS – Associate of Science in pre-Nursing Transfer • for students seeking to transfer to a four-year BSN program • Bachelors degree • BSN – Bachelor of Science in Nursing • a completion degree for RNs Health Sciences Program • Associate degree • AS – Associate of Science in Health Information Management • for students interested in entry or transfer into health care services (follows general A-G core) • Bachelor’s degree • BHS – Bachelor of Health Services in Health Services and Informatics Administration • for students seeking positions in management and administration of the health care industry, particularly in regard to information technology

3. Overview: Four Nursing Programs Associate Degree Programs 1. Nurse Transfer (AS) Degree Prepares for transfer to a 4 year school 2. Associate of Nursing Degree (ASN) 2 year degree (4 semesters-no summers) program STRONGLY suggest core requirements are complete or near complete before applying 3. LPN/RN Bridge Program Follows ASN guidelines to bridge from LPN to RN ASN and Bridge Program Overlap Bachelor Degree Program 4. RN-BSN Completion Program Entered after ASN; additional core requirements. Begins each Summer Must have GA Nursing license before entering Fall semester

4. 1. Nursing Transfer (AS)Degree Purpose • To transfer to a 4 year BSN program in a different school Requirements • Students follow the general A-G core curriculum • Students should work closely with advisor to follow Area F requirements in the catalog Note:This program does NOT satisfy the Associate of Science nursing program.

5. 2. Associate Science in Nursing (ASN) Degree Program Purpose • To prepare students to receive the ASN degree and to provide a foundation to pursue the BSN degree Requirements • Students should follow the Nursing Core curriculum (shaded area), NOT the general A-G core curriculum • Students must apply and be accepted to enter the nursing program • ASN = 2 years once admitted (3 years w/core)

6. 3. LPN/RN Bridge Program Purpose • To prepare students to move from Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Registered Nurse (RN) • Classes begin in the spring semester each year and continue in Fall and the following Spring • Admission period: July for the following January No summer semester exists Requirements • Meet ALL admission criteria as listed in the ASN academic core • Have a minimum of one year of practice* as a Licensed Practical Nurse • Successful completion* of ATI LPN STEP Test; Dosage Calculation Test; and Skills (lab) Test for conditional applicants * Note:This is an additional requirement from ASN program requirements

7. 3. Important Points for ASN and LPN/RN Bridge Sciences cannot be over 5 years old upon entry to the program Biology 2210 has pre-requisite requirements (see core sheet) Humanities requirement allows only courses listed: Communication and Foreign Language do NOT transfer into the program for ASN or LPN-RN (see nursing core) Advisors are assigned after classes begin. Students see advisor each semester while a “pre-nursing” major. NOTE:Students who apply to both the ASN and LPN Bridge Program can only accept a seat in one of them. The other seat will be relinquished.

8. ASN & LPN/RN Bridge Admission • Two admission periods: • July for the following January (LPN-RN and ASN) • December to late January for the following August (ASN) • ASN = 4 semesters once admitted (3 years w/core) • LPN-RN = 3 semesters • Minimum GPA of 2.5 (plan for higher) • Apply to ASN program after 85% of core is completed • Minimum TEAS score (version V) = 60 • TEAS = 4 hr. exam given off site (see www.atitesting.com) • Math, Reading, Science, English • Complete application (w/ critical thinking exam) Note: Students with a D or F in 2 previous nursing courses are permanently exempt from applying at Gordon. Note: LPN-RN Bridge program has additional requirements

9. ASN & LPN/RNApplication Procedures • Follow checklist to create the complete packet • Critical Thinking Test* • Upon receipt of a completed packet, students will be given a specific date/time to take the test • An applicant who does not complete the critical thinking exam will not be considered for acceptance • * $25 fee • * Minimum score = 50 Send all non-Gordon transcripts to your home, not to the nursing office Requirements: The application must be submitted in ONE COMPLETE PACKET*

10. ASN & LPN/RN Admission Committee Points • Core GPA • # of Core courses completed • Biology/Science GPA • TEAS score • Critical Thinking Assessment • GDN student = +2 pts. • Ranked highest to lowest by Committee TIPS • Committee counts EACH attempt at a core class • Admissions Pool = 3-4 times more applicants than slots • # of slots will vary each semester due to # still in program

11. 4. RN-BSN Completion Program Purpose • To offer registered nurses the opportunity to obtain a BSN degree Requirements • 122 semester hours of credit for graduation including completion of 31 semester hours of required upper division nursing courses • Begins each Summer. Must have GA Nursing license before entering Fall semester. A one-year program for current RN’s.  • See BSN office and web site for details

12. Faculty/Course Information • Check Gordon College web page regularly for updates! • Working full-time during the nursing program is not advisable • Background check/drug screening/DUIs/felonies = inability to attend clinical site or sit for Board exam • Use time management; be professional; think critically

13. Please refer to the following web page for additional information concerning to Gordon State College nursing program: http://www.gordonstate.edu/nursing/ Nursing and Health SciencesASN, LPN-RN: 678. 359. 5197 RN-BSN: 678. 359. 5584 419 College DriveBarnesville, GA 30204