Associate of Science in Nursing

Dr. Joan Cranford, Interim Chair/Assistant Dean

The Department of Associate Degree Nursing at Georgia State University Perimeter College is a diverse community of students and scholars where differences and experiential knowledge is embraced. Nursing is a career path that offers personal reward and abounds with job opportunities. The profession of nursing affords the opportunity to positively impact the lives of individuals and communities.

Past achievements that make us proud to be a part of this great institution, also bring a responsibility to continue to innovate, explore and shape teaching and learning with new communities. And so, with an eye to the past, we look to the future with enthusiasm about the many possibilities for learning the science and art of nursing.

The nursing faculty, staff and I invite you to allow us to assist you in achieving your goal for a challenging and rewarding career as a professional nurse. The Department of Nursing enjoys an excellent reputation for preparing outstanding professional nurses who are well prepared to provide excellent nursing care. We are committed to the success of students as we foster a rich learning environment.

Campus

555 North Indian Creek Drive
Clarkston, GA 30021
678-891-3840
FAX: 678-891-3870

The Nursing Program is approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing. Graduates of this program are eligible to take the NCLEX examination for Registered Nurses.

Office of the Secretary of State
Georgia Board of Nursing
237 Coliseum Drive, Macon, GA 31217
478-207-1300
www.sos.state.ga.us

The Nursing program is also accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN)

Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.
3343 Peachtree Road. NE Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326
P: 404-975-5000 F: 404-975-5020
www.acenursing.org

Take advantage of our program’s unique resources and opportunities.

CLINICAL ROTATION PARTNERSHIPS
Work with faculty alongside RNs and EMTs at metro Atlanta hospitals and healthcare providers such as:

• DeKalb Medical Center
• DeKalb County Fire Rescue Department
• Grady Health System
• Gwinnett Medical Center
• Northside Hospital
• Piedmont Healthcare

  STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION
  Join this student organization for access to state and national organizations and conferences, service opportunities, and benefits, such as scholarships and leadership training.

New students are accepted into the Nursing Program by way of a special admissions procedure, which goes beyond admission into Georgia State University Perimeter College.

To be considered for acceptance in the Nursing Program, students must do the following:

1. Apply for admission to Georgia State University Perimeter College. (If you are a Georgia State Perimeter College student, you need not re-apply)Students with college degrees or college credits must apply as a Transfer Student. If you have applied as another status you must change your status at the College Admissions Office.  Students should indicate on the College application form that their major is Health Sciences Profession.
2. Be accepted by Georgia State University Perimeter College. Courses from other institutions must be evaluate for transfer and posted.
3. Complete at least one Biology course and lab listed under Nursing General Education. All Biology courses, listed under Nursing General Education, must be less than six years old at the time of enrollment in NURS 1921.
4. Complete the TEAS exam. Contact ATI (Assessment Technologies Institute) to schedule the exam and purchase a study guide. Study guides are also available at the Georgia State University Perimeter College Clarkston Campus Bookstore. After completing the TEAS exam, contact ATI to have the scores sent to Georgia State University Perimeter College TEAS.
5. Apply for admission to the Nursing Program here. Students must apply and be accepted by Georgia State University Perimeter College.  Students must finish at least one Biology course and lab listed under the Nursing General Education prior to applying to the Nursing Program. Students are encouraged to complete all general education courses prior to enrolling in the Nursing Program.

Admission to the Nursing Program is selective and competitive.

The following are the requirements to be considered for admission.

• Eligibility for college level English and Math
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 in courses listed under Nursing General Education
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 for required biology courses listed under Nursing General Education
• Georgia State University Perimeter College cumulative GPA must be a minimum of 2.0 and student must be in Good Standing with the college
• Passing score of 63 in the Adjusted Individual Total Score, the Reading, and Mathematics portions of the TEAS exam.
• Academic and institutional history (This requirement includes the following; repeated courses, number of attempts at the TEAS, number of withdraws, number of “D” and “F” grades in other non-related courses; and violations of the Georgia State University Perimeter College Code of Conduct.)

Note:

• Students who have failed or received a “D” in nursing courses within the last five years will not be considered for admission to the Georgia State University School of Nursing, Perimeter College Associate Degree Program.
• The Nursing Program does not acknowledge “Repeat to Replace” while calculating GPAs.  Previous course grades will be calculated along with the repeated grades for a final GPA.

Please note the new curriculum listed below. SCOM 1500, RSCH 1203, and PHED 1101 have been removed and ENGL 1102 and PSYC 2103 have been added. The changes were made to be more in line with Bachelor Degree programs.

• 28 credit hours professional curriculum + 35 hours general education*
• Summer semester deadline: SEPTEMBER 30
• Application must include a copy of a current GA LPN license and a letter of recommendation on employer letterhead indicating length of employment, duties, and performance evaluation.

Professional Curriculum for LPN-RN BRIDGE Track
You must be admitted to the Nursing Program to start the Professional Curriculum.

You must complete the following before applying to the Nursing Program:

• Admission to Georgia State University, Perimeter College.
• If a transfer student, transfer courses must be evaluated.
• Complete one BIOL course and lab listed under the Nursing General Education Courses.
• TEAS exam must be received by the application deadlines.

Additional LPN-RN Bridge Application Materials
Letter of recommendation to include:

• length of employment
• evaluation
• duties to include
• skills

Please complete all information. You may submit this form by e-mail (there is a submit button at the end of the form) or print the printer friendly form, sign it and return it to: Admission Counselor, Georgia State University, School of Nursing, Associate Degree Program, Perimeter College, 555 N. Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, GA 30021.

Part of the admission criteria will include but is not limited to, Nursing Biology courses GPA, Nursing General Education GPA, Nursing Entrance Test, and academic and institutional history. The academic and institutional history will include the following; repeated courses, number of withdraws, number of “D”s and “F”s in other non-related courses, and violations of the Georgia State University, Perimeter College Student Code of Conduct.

All general education courses must be complete before starting the LPN-RN Bridge Program.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR ALL APPLICANTS: An arrest or conviction of any offense other than a minor traffic violation may affect placement in a clinical site during the program and/or a graduate’s becoming licensed. Questions should be directed to the Georgia State Board of Nursing who is the authority in this situation.

Additional medical information is required by the clinical facilities. Georgia State University School of Nursing Associate Degree Program, Perimeter College has no control over what requirements are needed for the clinical facilities.

All students must meet the required medical requirements including immunizations, titers, and physicals. Students who do not meet these requirements may be ineligible to complete the clinical component of the course which will result in a clinical failure.