Associate of App. Sci. in Nursing
Set yourself on the fast track to becoming a registered nurse.
DEGREE:
Associate of Applied Science
DELIVERY:
Face-to-Face
LOCATION:
Mt. Sterling, Morehead
TIME REQUIRED:
2 Years
What You'll Learn in the Associate Nursing program
In this 2-year nursing program, you’ll get hands-on training in high-tech simulation labs and gain real-world experience through clinical placements at local healthcare facilities. You can take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses when you graduate.
associate nursing Degree career path
With an associate degree in nursing, you’ll be ready for hospital, clinic, and home healthcare jobs. Learn key nursing skills employers seek: communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Hospice Nurse
- Nurse Consultant
- Nurse Educator
- Nurse Informatics Specialist
- Nurse Manager or Nurse Administrator
- Occupational Health Nurse
- Public Health Nurse
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Nurse Researcher
- Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH)
- Baptist Health System KY & IN
- Clark Regional Medical Center
- King's Daughters Medical Center
- Maxim Healthcare Staffing
- Norton Healthcare
Admission to the program
The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing has a selective admissions process separate from and in addition to admission to MSU. Admission to MSU does not guarantee admission into nursing programs.
The first step is admission to Morehead State University; see admission requirements.
The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Program (AASN) has limited enrollment on the Morehead and Mt. Sterling campuses. The following criteria are used to determine conditional acceptance to the AASN Program
- American College Test (Enhanced ACT) Score with a mandatory minimum composite score of 20 or higher. Or the ATI Test for Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Examination with a mandatory minimum total score of 80% or higher. Tests are to be proctored and taken at an institutional testing center. Morehead State University Testing Center offers both tests.
- Applicants must meet the following:
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0 with a minimum grade of "C" in prerequisite courses required for the AASN Program
- BIOL 234 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- ENG 100 Core Writing I
- Math Core - MATH 135 recommended (or MATH 131, MATH 152, MATH 174, Math 175, or equivalent).
- Applicants with a grade less than “C” on two courses required for the AASN within the last two years from the term of application due date (last Friday in March, last Friday in October) are not eligible for admission.
- Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on all work at Morehead State University.
- Applicants may be conditionally admitted to the program pending successful completion of prerequisite courses required for admission to the program.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0 with a minimum grade of "C" in prerequisite courses required for the AASN Program
- Final acceptance will be dependent on maintaining course grades and grade point average as well as meeting CPR and Health requirements by established dates. Compliance with the Technical Performance Standards is also required.
- Clinical education is a mandatory component of the AASN Program. Due to accreditation requirements of the clinical education centers, students will be required to obtain a criminal background check and undergo drug testing prior to acceptance to the clinical assignment. The student is responsible for any incurred costs. Any student who fails acceptance to the clinical assignment will be unable to complete the program.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) K-Credit: LPNs who achieve a minimum score of 900 on the HESI Nursing Fundamentals exam can obtain K-Credit for NURA 114 and enter the program in the 2nd semester provided they meet all other admission criteria. LPNs may use the latest edition of the Nugent, P., Vitale, B. Fundamentals Success: NCLEX-Style Q&A review for review and exam preparation. It may be available at the Camden-Carroll Library on the Morehead campus or at the MSU bookstore.
Conditions for Enrollment
- Students may be assigned to clinical practice areas other than those in the immediate area, requiring traveling up to 1.5 hours from the assigned campus. Transportation to and from these settings is the responsibility of the student.
- Clinical experiences and formal lectures may be required during various hours of the day, evening, and night.
- Students have the responsibility for the cost incurred by enrollment in the nursing program. This cost includes CPR, immunizations, professional malpractice insurance, personal health insurance, criminal background check, academic materials, testing fees, clothing, and equipment.
Application Deadlines
Admission criteria and procedures are reviewed on an annual basis. It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify current application criteria and procedures prior to the application deadline. The application deadline for admission to the Fall semester AASN class is the last Friday in March. The application deadline for admission to the Spring semester AASN class is the last Friday in October.
The Department of Nursing admissions application form is available on the Department of Nursing website. For additional information, contact Carla Aagaard, Academic Counseling Coordinator, at c.aagaard@moreheadstate.edu or 606-783-2641.
- Students may be assigned to clinical practice areas other than those in the immediate area, requiring traveling up to 1.5 hours from the assigned campus. Transportation to and from these settings is the responsibility of the student.
- Clinical experiences and formal lectures may be required during various hours of the day, evening, and night.
- Students have the responsibility for the cost incurred by enrollment in the nursing program. This cost includes CPR, immunizations, professional malpractice insurance, criminal background check, academic materials, testing fees, clothing, and equipment.
Admission criteria and procedures are reviewed on an annual basis. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify current application criteria and procedures prior to the application deadline.
Application for fall admission into the AASN program is made in the spring semester prior to fall classes. The application deadline date is the last Friday in March. Application for spring admission is made in the fall semester prior to spring classes. The application deadline date is the last Friday in October.
| Job Placement Rate | |
|---|---|
|
Semester |
% employed as a nurse |
|
Spring 2024 |
100% |
|
Fall 2023 |
100% |
|
Spring 2023 |
100% |
|
Fall 2022 |
100% |
|
Spring 2022 |
100% |
|
Fall 2021 |
100% |
| Performance on NCLEX-RN for First-Time Test Takers | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Year |
Pass Rates-Morehead Campus |
Pass Rates-Mt. Sterling Campus |
National Pass Rates for Associate Programs |
|
2024 |
88.2% |
84.2% |
90.6% |
|
2023 |
88.5% |
95.5% |
87.7% |
|
2022 |
80.5% |
90% |
71.9% |
| Program Completion Rate | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Year |
Morehead Campus |
Mt. Sterling Campus |
|
2023-2024 (4 semesters) |
76.5% |
87.5% |
|
2022-2023 (4 semesters) |
62.9% |
79% |
|
2021-2022 (6 semesters) |
69% |
68% |
RN-MSN Pathway
This unique option allows you to advance your education by earning graduate credits as you obtain your undergraduate degree.
Learn more about the optionAccreditation
The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AASN) program is accredited through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Ste. 1400 Atlanta, GA, 30326. Phone: 404-975-5000. The program is also accredited by the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program.
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Department of Nursing
201 Center for Health, Education and Research
316 W. Second St.
Morehead, KY 40351
EMAIL: nursingdept@moreheadstate.edu
PHONE: 606-783-2296
FAX: 606-783-9104
