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EFFECTIVE ACADEMIC YEAR 2009-2010

In response to the changing needs of the community and in line with the mission of Augusta State University, the ASU Department of Nursing received approval from the Georgia Board of Nursing to develop and implement a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. (BSN Course Checklist) (Sample Schema for General BSN) (Sample Schema for LPN to BSN) (Sample Schema for RN to BSN Accelerated) (Sample Schema for RN to BSN Part-Time) (Requirements for Admission to the BSN Program) Post-Bach Admission Requirements

The target date for the new BSN program is January, 2010.  The Associate Degree of Nursing program is tentatively scheduled for deactivation in May, 2010.

The university plans to admit the last ASN students in Spring of 2009 and the last LPN to RN class will be admitted in Summer of 2009.

NURSING PROGRAMAssociate of Science in Nursing

This program provides initial preparation for professional nursing practice and for beginning positions in hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes. It is approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing (Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division, 237 Coliseum Dr., Macon, GA 31217-3858, (478) 207-1300, www.sos.state.ga.us) and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC Inc., 61 Broadway, New York, NY, 10006, (212) 363-5555 x 153, www.nlnac.org). Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are awarded the Associate of Science in Nursing Degree and are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Approval for admission to the licensing examination and subsequent Registered Nurse licensure of qualified applicants for the state of Georgia is granted by the Georgia Board of Nursing.

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NURSING FACULTY

• Charlotte Price, EdD, RN, Chair
• Beverly Collins, MSN, RN
• Carol Hunter , MSN, RN
  
• Sharon Lorenti, MSN, RN
  
• Jeanette Merriweather, MSN, RN, DNP
  
• Elizabeth Paul MSN, RN
• Jean Pawl , MSN, RN
  
• Merry Stewart , MSN, RN
• Diane Robillard, MSN, RN
• Fran Slone , MSN, RN
• Tamara McKethan , MSN, RN
  
• Melissa Williams, MSN, RN
• Stephanie Wright, MSN, RN

NURSING STAFF

• Wanda Bell , RN, First Assistant to the Chair (Retention Coordinator)
• Patricia Henderson, Administrative Assistant
• Janelle Mangrum ,Senior Secretary