ASN - Associate of Science in Nursing Degree Program

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Undergraduate Associate of Science

Program Objective

The objective of the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Degree program of study is to prepare students to become eligible for licensure as a registered nurse by passing a standardized exam.

Delivery Method

Hybrid

Program Description

The ASN Degree program provides students the opportunity to learn how to be professional nurse leaders in caring for clients, families, and communities. Students are prepared for a career in nursing through lecture, laboratory, and clinical experiences. Additionally, the nursing program offered at Joyce University utilizes a complex human-like client simulator to enhance clinical critical thinking skills, and clinical judgment to make the best client centered decisions for safe care. Students are also expected to take general education courses that are integrated into the program as a foundation that supplements nursing courses. Some of these general education courses are offered in an asynchronous, 100% online delivery method. The ASN Degree Program at Joyce University has been granted accreditation from the Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN).

Accreditation

The Associate of Science in Nursing program at Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000

Career Information

Graduates are generalists in the field and are prepared to work with clients throughout the lifespan. The professional licensure disclosure is available on the Joyce University Consumer Information page. Nursing is a physically and psychologically demanding career.

Program Offering & Lengths

The Associate of Science in Nursing Degree program is 69-semester credit hours, over 5 semesters and is delivered in a hybrid format, integrating online coursework, community clinical, and on-campus lab and simulation experiences. Students may be required to attend classes, labs, and clinical rotations at various times, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with some commitments involving 12-hour shifts. Online courses typically feature synchronous sessions that require attendance at designated times in addition to asynchronous elements. Specific schedules are subject to change and cannot be guaranteed.