The ASN Program at LMU prepares graduates to be safe and effective caregivers who are able to function successfully in entry level RN positions after passing their NCLEX-RN State Board Exam. In a recent graduating class, over 96% of LMU’s ASN graduates passed their NCLEX-RN examination. After receiving their RN license, LMU graduates are eligible to work in any setting that hires registered nurses. Additionally, ASN degree recipients have the option of pursuing advanced degree opportunities.
Choose an option below for prereqisite requirements and the program curriculum:
- ASN - A part-time Associate of Science in Nursing program. 4 semesters.
- LPN-ASN - For those currently holding an LPN license, with at least one year of LPN work experience. 3 semesters.
ASN Tools
ASN Handbook (PDF)
ASN Application for Readmission (PDF)
Admissions Criteria
- Admission to LMU
- Application to the ASN program (PDF Link above)
- Satisfactory completion of prerequisites (grade of C or better, science courses no more than 8 years old)
- Official academic transcripts from each college or university attended, AP scores if necessary. More info here.
- Cumulative college GPA of 2.5 or higher
Once admitted to the ASN program and before beginning classes, the student will be required to complete several specific tasks in order to participate in class and clinicals. A student must wait for instructions on these. These include:
- Negative chain of custody urine drug screen
- Background check
- CPR certification - must be American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) certification
- Medical Profile packet and Student Essential Function form
- Proof of Health Insurance
When to Apply
Acceptance is based on a rolling admissions process, therefore, applicants are encouraged to apply early. It is recommended to apply one to two semesters before you intend to begin, but we will consider later applications.
Program Start Dates
ASN-Blount (Alcoa, TN) – Fall and Spring Admissions
ASN-Corbin, KY - Fall Admissions
ASN-Harrogate (Main campus, TN) - Fall Admissions
ASN-LMU Tower (Knoxville, TN) - Fall and Spring Admissions
ASN-Florida Hospital Tampa (Tampa, FL) - Spring Admissions
For more Information regarding the ASN program, contact:
| Ines Starkey | Natalie Oakley | Marisa Anders | Sherry Pearman |
| [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected] |
| 813.331.4613 or | 865.531.4120 or | 423.869.6316 or | 423.869.6283 or |
| 1.800.325.0900, ext. 4613 | 1.800.325.0900, ext. 4120 | 1.800.325.0900, ext 6316 | 1.800.325.0900, ext 6283 |
| Office Location: Tampa | Office Location: Cedar Bluff | Office Location: Harrogate | Office Location: Harrogate |
Program Statistics
Information about the ASN NCLEX pass rates, employment rates and completion rate can be found here.
ASN Program Statistics (PDF)
Tampa, Fl. ASN Program Statistics (PDF)
Pursuant to subsection (1) of Kentucky Board of Nursing Administrative Regulations 201 KAR 20:340. Students in prelicensure registered nurse programs, LMU-Corbin site ASN program’s benchmark data is available at: https://kbn.ky.gov/education/Pages/nclex.aspx
Accreditation
TENNESSEE/KENTUCKY Programs:
The Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree programs are approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing. The ASN program offered in Kentucky is approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
The Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master
of Science in Nursing (MSN), and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) nursing programs
at Lincoln Memorial University at the LMU Harrogate, LMU Cedar Bluff, LMU Alcoa, LMU
Tower, LMU Kingsport, and LMU Corbin campuses located in Harrogate, Knoxville, Alcoa,
and Kingsport, Tennessee and Corbin, Kentucky are accredited by the: Accreditation
Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is continuing accreditation.
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) nursing program is initial accreditation.
ACEN is officially recognized as a national accrediting agency for nursing education by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and by the U.S. Department of Education. ACEN, may be contacted at 3390 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326 or call 404-975-5000 or visit www.acenursing.org.
FLORIDA Programs:
The ASN and BSN programs offered in Florida are approved by the Florida Board of Nursing.
The Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) nursing programs at Lincoln Memorial University at the Tampa campus located in Tampa,
Florida are accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the ASN and BSN nursing programs is initial accreditation.
For more information, visit www.acenursing.org