College: College of Nursing and Health Professions
Department: NursingDescription
The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AASN) graduate is prepared to provide and manage direct care to individuals with common well-defined problems. The AASN graduate functions as a team member using nursing diagnoses and established protocols for individuals in acute care and community-based settings. Additionally, the graduate participates as a member of the profession in appropriate specialty and politically focused nursing organizations
Available Options
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Traditional AASN
The traditional AASN prepares students to become licensed as a Registered Nurse. This degree is only available at at A-State Jonesboro and ASU Mid-South in West Memphis. -
LPN-AASN
The LPN-AASN option provides an opportunity for current LPNs to gain credit for previous education and experience towards the completion of an AASN degree and RN licensure.
Questions?
For questions or for more information, contact the campus you are applying to:
A-State Jonesboro (Effective Spring 2023, the Traditional AASN program will be available on the Jonesboro Campus.
Rochelle Morris, pre-nursing advisor,
870-972-3074
ASU Mid-South (West Memphis)
Attention: Mary Trammel
2000 W Broadway, West Memphis AR 72301
(870) 733-6031
**ASU Mountain Home - Effective Spring 2023, this program will no longer be offered at this campus.
The AASN program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, 3343 Peachtree Rd, NE, Suite #850, Atlanta, GA 30326, Telephone: (404) 975-5000, 
