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A.S. Nursing (PN to ASN)

Start making a difference sooner. If you’re already a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you can fast-track your career as a Registered Nurse with our accelerated nursing program. This associate’s degree in nursing for PN to ASN offers immersive instruction and real-world application, teaching you how to deliver comprehensive care with compassion and precision. You’ll learn current best-of-care practices from industry experts and gain invaluable hands-on training through clinical rotations in nursing school.

Locations: Louisville campus, Lexington location
Format: On campus + clinicals

Est. time to completion:

18 months*

Credit hours:

96

Cost per credit hour:

$390

Hands-on experience

Get real-world ready with skills labs and clinical experiences, including real-life simulations.

Personalized attention

Small class sizes mean more focused learning.

Experienced faculty

Learn from specialists in their fields.

A.S. Nursing (PN to ASN)

Curriculum

Overview

Core components of this program of study include professional behaviors, communication, assessment, clinical decision-making, evidence-based practice, caring interventions, teaching and learning, collaboration with members of the healthcare team, and the management of patient care.


Graduates are eligible to apply to the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become a registered nurse.


Practical Nursing to Associates Nursing Bridge course sequence and credits


Sullivan 2024 Tuition and Fees

Courses

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NUR 220
Concepts of Basic Nursing Practice
6 credits
NUR 230
Adult Nursing Care I
8 credits
NUR 252
Pediatric Nursing
6 credits
NUR 231
Pharmacology—NUR
4 credits
NUR 240
Adult Nursing Care II
8 credits
NUR 241
Nutrition
2 credits
NUR 250
Mental Health Nursing
4 credits
NUR 251
Maternal Nursing
5 credits
NUR 260
Adult Nursing Care III
5 credits
NUR 261
Seminar in Professional Development
3 credits
NUR 262
Integrated Practicum
4 credits
BIO 103
Human Anatomy and Physiology
4 credits
BIO 103L
Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab
2 credits
BIO 201L
Medical Microbiology Lab – BIO
2 credits
BIO 201
Medical Microbiology
4 credits
CHM 211
Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry
6 credits
ENG 101
Composition I
4 credits
ENG 102
Composition II
4 credits
MTH 115
Principles of Mathematics
4 credits
PSY 214
Introduction to Psychology
4 credits
SOC 214
Introduction to Sociology
4 credits

For course descriptions, see our Course Catalog.

Financial assistance

Financial assistance is available to those who apply and qualify. Talk with us to see if Federal Student Aid, scholarships, transfer credits, employer assistance, loans and grants, or military discounts are available to you.

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*Time length for program completion will vary depending upon the number of courses taken per term, developmental courses when required, transfer credit accepted, lack of continuous enrollment, etc.

The Nursing program is part of Sullivan University’s College of Nursing, which is approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing in addition to the University’s SACSCOC accreditation. View licensure disclosures by state.

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