Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (A.A.S.N.)
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 ASU Mountain Home and MSCC 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:
ASU Beebe
Attention: Debbie Holmberg
PO Box 1000, Beebe AR 72012
(501) 882-8891
ASU Mountain Home
Attention: Tammy Daffron
1600 S College St, Mountain Home AR 72653
(870) 508-6113
Mid-South Community College
Attention: Sara Griffin
2000 W Broadway, West Memphis AR 72301
(870) 733-6031
ASU Jonesboro
Ms. Karen Blue, Chair, AASN Program
870-972-3074.
Note: The Traditional AASN program is not available on the Jonesboro 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, 
