Associate of Science, Nursing NH73

Program
Type
Associate of Science, AS
Location Jesup
Advisement Guide
Degree Works

Registered nurses fulfill a variety of job duties. RN job functions include performing diagnostic tests and analyzing results, administering medications, operating medical equipment, recording patients' symptoms and medical histories, and assisting with patient rehabilitation and follow-up. Currently, Georgia is experiencing a huge shortage in Nursing and Southern Georgia is no exception. Students who successfully complete the ASN Program with Coastal Pines Technical College will have an excellent opportunity to enter the workforce in the area that they live as well as meet the workforce demands in the medical field.

2023 Program Outcomes

NCLEX Pass Rate:  89% Combined 1st Time Test Takers and Repeaters 
Program Completion Rate: 95% (36/38)
Employment Rate: 100% (36/36) 

Accreditation:

The Associate nursing program at Coastal Pines Technical College at the Jesup Campus, 1777 W. Cherry Street located in Jesup, Georgia is 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 nursing program is Initial Accreditation.

Links: 

Program Handbook

ASN Competitive Admissions Guide

Competitive Admissions Program Application:
ASN Program Application

Entrance Requirements

  • Submit a completed application;
  • High School diploma or equivalent required for Graduation: Yes
  • Age Requirement: 18
  • Submit official high school/high school equivalent transcripts, if applicable;
  • Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
  • Satisfy Placement Testing requirements.

Area I - Language Arts/Communications — 3 Hours

Item #
Title
Credits
Minimum Area I - Language Arts/Communications Credit Hours
3

Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences — 3 Hours

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Title
Credits
Minimum Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences Credit Hours
3

Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics — 3 Hours

Choose one of the following Math courses:

Item #
Title
Credits
Minimum Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics Credit Hours
3

Area IV - Humanities and Fine Arts — 3 Hours

* Complete at least one of the following:

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Title
Credits
Minimum Area IV - Humanities and Fine Arts Credit Hours
3

General Education Core Electives — 3 Hours

* Complete at least one of the following (not already taken in Area IV):

Item #
Title
Credits
Minimum General Education Core Electives Credit Hours
3
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation
67