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Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)

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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

Application

Current Students

ASN Handbook (PDF)

ASN Application for Readmission (PDF)

 

Admissions Criteria

  • Admission to LMU
  • Application to the ASN program (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. 
  • 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-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:

 

Kerri Courter

Susan Long

Mark  Harvey

Kimberley Breeding

Sherry Pearman

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

813-331-4614

865-531-4116

423.489.3154

423.869.6574

423.869.6283 or

1.800.325.0900, ext. 4614

1.800.325.0900, ext. 4116

1.800.325.0900, ext. 3154

1.800.325.0900, ext. 6574

1.800.325.0900, ext 6283

Office Location: Tampa

Office Location: Knoxville

Office Location: Chattanooga

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

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