Associate of Science in Nursing FAQ
The Georgia Board of Nursing granted developmental approval for the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program at Savannah Technical College. Developmental approval grants the College permission to begin the development of an ASN program. Pending initial approval by GBON and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the first cohort of 24 students will begin in January 2025.
| First Semester: | Spring 2025 |
| Cohort size: | 24 students maximum |
| Campus: | Effingham (Nursing/Science lab opens Fall 2024) |
| Length: | Four semesters, once admitted to the program. |
| Financial Aid eligible: | Yes |
| Competitive Timeline (2025): | Application opens Fall 2024. Deadline 11/10/24. |
| High School Diploma/Equivalency: | Required for competitive program selection |
| Age: | Applicants must be 18 at program start |
| Academic program prior to competitive selection: | Interdisciplinary Studies |
What prerequisite core courses are required for competitive selection?
- English 1101 Composition and Rhetoric (3)
- PSYC 1101 Introductory Psychology (3)
- MATH 1111 College Algebra (3) or MATH 1103 Quantitative Skills/Reasoning (3) or MATH 1101 Mathematical Modeling (3)
- BIOL 2113/L Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab (4)
- BIOL 2114/L Anatomy and Physiology II/Lab (4)
Minimum GPA required for competitive selection?
3.0 is required for entry with prerequisite core courses.
What additional core courses are required for ASN program completion? Courses may also be taken once accepted into the ASN program.
- PSYC 2103 Human Development (3)
- BIOL 2117/L Introductory Micobiology/Lab (4)
- Humanities Elective (3)
What is the required core course expiration date?
Math and science courses must be no older than five years at the competitive selection application deadline. This includes MATH 1101/1103/1111, BIOL 2113/L, BIOL 2114/L, BIO 2117/L
Is an entrance test required for competitive selection?
Yes, TEAS test will be used as part of the calculation for ranking eligible applicants. TEAS scores expire after three years. For Spring 2025, a cut off score of 65 (total score) will be used.
What is the cost for the competitive selection application?
Competitive selection application is $25. Applicants must also be admitted as a STC student ($25 application).
Must applicants be in-state for competitive selection?
Priority selection will be given to in-state students, as well as those with a military affiliation. Out-of-state and non-citizen students will be considered for selection on a space available basis.
Will transfer credits be accepted for competitive selection?
Transferred courses will be included in the GPA calculation where applicable. Note there is a five-year expiration for MATH and BIOL 2113/L, BIOL 2114/L, BIOL 2117/L. The minimum GPA for competitive selection is 3.0.
What is timeline for developmental approval?
- Feb. 2024 GBON developmental approval
- March 2024 Competitive selection criteria/points finalized
- July 2024 New Nursing/Science Lab at Effingham Campus projected completion
- Summer 2024 GBON site visit
- Fall 2024 Competitive selections opens/deadline (11/10/24)
- Dec 2024 First cohort accepted
- Jan 2025 First cohort begins
What does developmental approval for ASN mean?
Savannah Technical College is able to move forward with continuing to develop the curriculum, make announcements about the program, and advise students. The Georgia Board of Nursing will conduct a site visit in Summer 2024 to grant initial approval, which allows the College to accept students.
Will Savannah Tech have an LPN to RN Bridge?
The College must wait until the ASN program has been established for two years. The earliest an LPN to RN bridge could be available is 2027.
Suggested full-time schedule prior to competitive selection
| SEMESTER | COURSE | HOURS | COMPETITIVE SELECTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST | ENGL 1101 | 3 | Required |
| FIRST | MATH 1111/1103/1101 | 3 | Required |
| FIRST | BIOL 2113/Lab | 4 | Required |
| FIRST | PSYC 1101 | 3 | Required |
| SECOND | BIOL 2114/Lab | 4 | Required |
| SECOND | PSYC 2103* | 3 | *Not required for competitive selection |
| SECOND | Humanities Elective* | 3 | *Not required for competitive selection |
| SECOND | BIOL 2117/Lab* | 4 | *Not required for competitive selection |
Suggested part-time (<12) schedule prior to competitive selection
| SEMESTER | COURSE | HOURS | COMPETITIVE SELECTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST | ENGL 1101 | 3 | Required |
| FIRST | MATH 1111/1103/1101 | 3 | Required |
| FIRST | BIOL 2113/Lab | 4 | Required |
| SECOND | PSYC 1101 | 3 | Required |
| SECOND | BIOL 2114/Lab | 4 | Required |
| THIRD | PSYC 2103* | 3 | *Not required for competitive selection |
| THIRD | Humanities Elective* | 3 | *Not required for competitive selection |
| THIRD | BIOL 2117/Lab* | 4 | *Not required for competitive selection |