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Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (A.A.S.N.)

College: College of Nursing and Health Professions

Department: Nursing

Description

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

    • 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.


      Accredited by ACEN
      The associate nursing program at Arkansas State University at the Jonesboro Campus located in State University, AR and ASU Mid-South Campus located in West Memphis, AR is accredited by the:
      Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
      3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, Telephone: (404) 975-5000, http://acenursing.org/.
      The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is continuing accreditation.
      View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.
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      The AASN program is also approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.