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Associate of Science in Nursing Degree

Earn your ASN at SBU-斯普林菲尔德

The Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree is a two-year program that prepares you to practice as a registered nurse in a variety of health care settings. 你会 graduate with an associate’s degree, preparing you for the NCLEX-RN to become a Registered 护士(RN). The ASN education program provides foundational nursing knowledge and skills to prepare you for your career in nursing.

Completion of the nursing associate's program does not guarantee eligibility to take the licensure examination.

Other programs available for those that qualify include the LPN and Paramedic Bridge programs for those currently possessing a Missouri license, transfer admissions from other accredited nursing programs, and concurrent enrollment in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree completion program.

General education and prerequisite courses are offered on the 斯普林菲尔德 campus, so you may begin your nursing degree program on the Bolivar or 斯普林菲尔德 campuses.

The ASN degree is offered through SBU's College of 健康 Professions.

Want to learn more?

SBU's College of 健康 Professions offers an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree on our campus in 斯普林菲尔德, Mo. We also offer an RN-bridge program on our campus in 萨勒姆, Mo., for students who already have an LPN or paramedic license.

宝博体育 Requirements

斯普林菲尔德 Campus

RN Bridge Program

99%
工作
放置

(hired as an ASN-prepared nurse at the time of graduation)

100%
NCLEX
通过率

(ultimate NCLEX 通过率)

ASN Student Learning Outcomes (PDF)

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The SBU Advantage

  • Be equipped for a lifetime of success by a school that is committed to doing what it takes to help you graduate and succeed.
  • Receive a high-quality, Christian higher education in partnership with a nationally recognized healthcare system, Mercy 健康 System.
  • Further your education while remaining active in the workforce through afternoon and evening classes that work with your schedule.
  • Benefit from small class sizes that provide opportunities for individualized instruction, academic guidance and networking.

信仰 Integration

Southwest Baptist University is a Christ-centered university and is committed to the integration of faith and academics in all programs and degrees. Class discussions include open dialogue about how faith impacts the academic discipline. 学生们 encouraged to consider their own faith and how they will incorpo率 their faith in their chosen career paths. SBU's goal is to produce academically qualified career professionals who are also servant leaders in today's global society.

宝博体育 Requirements

完成 College of 健康 Professions admissions process to be considered for admission to SBU's Associate of Science in Nursing program. A 2.5+ cumulative GPA is required. 宝博体育 testing also may be required.

The following prerequisite courses are required for the ASN program:

  • 解剖学 & Physiology I (4 credit hours, with lab)
  • 解剖学 & Physiology II (4 credit hours, with lab)
  • Microbiology (minimum 3 credit hours with lab)

Course Transfer Equivalency

Southwest Baptist University maintains a current database of course transfer equivalencies from hundreds of accredited colleges and universities. 学生们 welcome to search for and find course equivalents for prerequisite courses and program requirements within the College of 健康 Professions degree programs.