{"id":39280,"date":"2021-09-13T16:06:55","date_gmt":"2021-09-13T20:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/?page_id=39280"},"modified":"2021-09-13T16:06:56","modified_gmt":"2021-09-13T20:06:56","slug":"asn-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/dept\/nursing\/asn-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"ASN Program FAQ&#8217;s"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"faq-items\"><div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <button class=\"question\">How long will it take to finish the ASN program?<\/button>\n    <div class=\"answer\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-live=\"assertive\">\n        <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The General Track is four (4) semesters in course length (Summers off).<br>Example: Fall \u2013 Spring \u2013 Summer off \u2013 Fall \u2013 Spring<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>The Bridge Track is three (3) semesters in course length.<br>Example: Summer \u2013 Fall \u2013 Spring<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <button class=\"question\">What is the minimum overall GPA needed in order to apply to the ASN program?<\/button>\n    <div class=\"answer\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-live=\"assertive\">\n        <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The ASN program requires an overall cumulative GPA of 2.50, in addition to specific prerequisite grade requirements. Please refer to page 3 of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/ASN_C2CoreInfoPkt.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Program Core Information Packet<\/a> for details. GPA is not taken from prerequisite coursework alone, it is taken from ALL course work completed.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <button class=\"question\">What are the scoring requirements for the HESI?<\/button>\n    <div class=\"answer\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-live=\"assertive\">\n        <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For the ASN program, please refer to pages 3 and 5 of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lssc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/ASN_C2CoreInfoPkt.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Program Core Information Packet<\/a> or attend a Mandatory Nursing Information Session for HESI parameters.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <button class=\"question\">Do you accept the TEAS test for ASN?<\/button>\n    <div class=\"answer\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-live=\"assertive\">\n        <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No, we only accept the <em>HESI (A2): RN Admission Assessment<\/em>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <button class=\"question\">Is there a waitlist to get into the ASN program?<\/button>\n    <div class=\"answer\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-live=\"assertive\">\n        <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No, applications are accepted two times per year; once in the Spring for General Fall and Summer Bridge starts, and then in the Summer for General Spring start.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Applicants who do not receive a seat in any application opportunity must reapply to be considered in a future selection process.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <button class=\"question\">How many seats are available in the ASN program?<\/button>\n    <div class=\"answer\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-live=\"assertive\">\n        <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The General Track accepts 50 nursing students per cohort (Fall and Spring) for a total of 100 students per calendar year.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Bridge Track accepts 30 students per calendar year (Summer).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <button class=\"question\">What courses do I need to take before applying to the AS Nursing program?<\/button>\n    <div class=\"answer\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-live=\"assertive\">\n        <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please refer to page 2 of the applicable Application Preparation Packet on our website (<a href=\"\/dept\/nursing\/asn-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LSSC.edu\/ASN<\/a>) for the list of required prerequisite courses.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <button class=\"question\">If I took any\/all of my prerequisite courses at another school, will they transfer over to LSSC for the ASN program?<\/button>\n    <div class=\"answer\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-live=\"assertive\">\n        <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once you have applied to LSSC, you will need to request your official transcripts from other institutions be sent to the Admissions and Records office, who will evaluate for transfer credit.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please review the pre-requisite course list located in the applicable Application Preparation Packet for specific course requirements.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <button class=\"question\">If I completed some\/all of my prerequisite courses several years ago, are they now expired? Do I have to take them again for the ASN program?<\/button>\n    <div class=\"answer\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-live=\"assertive\">\n        <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>LSSC is one of the few nursing programs that do not have an expiration date for prerequisite courses. If you have completed the required courses and have earned a minimum grade of \u201cC\u201d, you will not need to retake the course.<br>Please review the pre-requisite course list located in the applicable Application Preparation Packet for specific course requirements.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <button class=\"question\">Do I need to be an LSSC student to apply to the AS Nursing program?<\/button>\n    <div class=\"answer\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-live=\"assertive\">\n        <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Yes, you must apply and receive admission to the college by the deadline date posted on the Important Date Summary located within the applicable Application Preparation Packet (APP).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <button class=\"question\">What is the deadline to apply to the AS Nursing program?<\/button>\n    <div class=\"answer\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-live=\"assertive\">\n        <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please refer to the applicable Application Preparation Packet for the submission window pertaining to that cohort.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <button class=\"question\">Do you offer part-time, evening, or weekend classes in the AS Nursing program?<\/button>\n    <div class=\"answer\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-live=\"assertive\">\n        <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No, our programs are conducted Monday through Friday during scheduled daytime hours only.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <button class=\"question\">What will my schedule look like once accepted into the AS Nursing program?<\/button>\n    <div class=\"answer\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-live=\"assertive\">\n        <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>General Track<\/strong><br>The General Track is a fully seated daytime program conducted Monday through Friday. Scheduled class, lab, and clinical hours vary by week with hours ranging from about 9am-5pm and clinicals from 6am\u20136pm. Students should plan for about 12 to 25 hours per week in scheduled activities that are generally conducted 4 days per week. Students are encouraged to study 1 hour per 1 class hour.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Bridge Track<\/strong><br>The Bridge Track is a hybrid course conducted Monday through Friday. Scheduled class, lab, and clinical times vary by week with hours ranging from about 8am -4pm and clinicals from 6am\u20136pm. Students should plan for about 6 to 20 hours per week in scheduled activities that are generally conducted 2\u20134 days per week. Students are encouraged to study 1 hour per 1 class hour.<br><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>NOTE:  <\/strong>Class times are ONLY approximate and subject to change, potential students should plan to devote full-time to the program.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <button class=\"question\">Can I work while attending nursing school?<\/button>\n    <div class=\"answer\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-live=\"assertive\">\n        <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Yes, you may work while in the program, however, due to the rigorous schedule of the program, students who work more than 24 hours per week may jeopardize their ability to succeed in the program.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <button class=\"question\">I started nursing courses at another school, will those courses transfer over to the LSSC ASN program?<\/button>\n    <div class=\"answer\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-live=\"assertive\">\n        <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Nursing curriculums generally do not align between institutions, so courses are generally not accepted in transfer. Contact <a href=\"mailto:asnnursing@lssc.edu\">AS Nursing<\/a> for program transfer policy and procedure.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <button class=\"question\">What is the difference between the General Track Preferred Option and General Track Compressed Option? 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