Nursing RN Program - Info Sheet
Contact Information
- Address - 4501 Amnicola Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37406
- Phone - 423-493-8740
- Fax - 423-493-8750
- Website - www.chattanoogastate.edu/nursing-allied-health
Admission into the nursing program is a competitive process using an objective point system. Selection into the program is based on a comparative evaluation of test scores and transcript information. To be included in the applicant pool students must have:
- Nursing GPA of at least 2.5
- Minimum overall college GPA of at least 2.0
Day Program
Sequence of eight clinical nursing courses that can be completed in four semesters over two academic years after completion of all prerequisites. A new class is accepted each fall semester.
Prerequisites:
- Learning Support courses, if applicable
- BIOL 2010 Anatomy & Physiology I
- BIOL 2210 Anatomy & Physiology II
- BIOL 2230 Microbiology
- PSYC 1030 Intro to Psych
- PSYC 2130 Lifespan Psych
- ENGL 1010 Comp I
- Math 1530
- Humanities Elective*
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Night Program
Sequence of eight clinical nursing courses that can be completed in five semesters over two and one-half years after completion of all prerequisites. A new night class will be accepted in the fall.
Prerequisites:
- Learning Support courses, if applicable
- BIOL 2010 Anatomy & Physiology I
- BIOL 2020 Anatomy & Physiology II
- BIOL 2230 Microbiology
- PSYC 1030 Intro to Psych
- PSYC 2130 Lifespan Psych
- ENGL 1010 Comp I
- Math 1530
- Humanities Elective*
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*Humanities Electives: You must have one of the following:
- ART 1035 – Introduction to Art
- ART 2000 –Art History Survey I
- ART 2020 –Art History Survey II
- ENGL 2055 –African-American Lit.
- ENGL 2110 – Early American Lit.
- ENGL 2110 – Early American Lit.
- ENGL 2120 – Modern American Lit.
- ENGL 2160 - Mythology
- ENGL 2210 – Early British Lit.
- ENGL 2220 – Modern British Lit.
- ENGL 2410 – Early European Lit.
- ENGL 2420 – Modern European Lit
- THEA 1030 - Intro to Theatre
- HUM 1010— Early Humanities
- HUM 1020 – Modern Humanities
- HUM 1110 – Latino Cultures in U.S
- HUM 2860 –Intro to Film Studies
- MUS 1030 – Intro to Music
- MUS 1040 – American Popular Music
- PHIL 1030 - Intro to Philosophy
- PHIL 1040 - Intro to Ethics
- REL 2020 - Religions of the World
Academic Advising Information
- Students are required to complete general education courses prior to entering the sequence of nursing courses.
- A minimum grade of “C” is required for all general education and nursing curriculum courses to graduate.
- A&P and Micro must have been taken within five years of enrollment in the first nursing course.
- Upon acceptance into the RN Program, students will be required to complete a criminal background check and drug screen
RN Transition Programs
LPN ---> RN & Paramedic ---> RN
An accelerated curriculum track for LPNs and licensed Paramedics who wish to pursue the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing and RN licensure. Following completion of a summer transition course, LPNs and Paramedics are awarded credit for the first year nursing courses and enter the second year. The RN transition courses are seven credit hours and offered every summer for LPNs and Paramedics. Applicants must submit documentation of 400 hours of employment in their respective career fields
Summer Transition Program
Prerequisites:
- Learning Support Courses (if applicable)
- BIOL 2010 – A&P I
- BIOL 2020 - A&P II
- BIOL 2230 - Microbiology
- ENGL 1010 - English Comp
- PSYC 1030 – Intro to Psych
- PSYC 2130 - Lifespan Psych
- Math Elective 1530
- Humanities Elective**
Transitioning to Day Program occurs every year.
NRSG 1700 (LPN) or NRSG 1701 (Paramedic)
Transitioning to Night Program occurs every odd year.
NRSG 1700 (LPN) or NRSG 1701 (Paramedic)
Admission Checklist
Day / Night application deadline:
March 1st
LPN / Paramedic Transition deadline:
January 15th
* if deadline falls on weekend/holiday; due the following business day.
- Complete college application if not a current student.
- The point calculation assessment will include spring courses in progress at the time of the application deadline. Visit the N&AH website at www.chattanoogastate.edu/nursing- allied-health to find program information and all forms needed for the Nursing Program.
- Provide official high school and college transcripts to the Chattanooga State Admissions Office. (Take ACT, SAT or Entrance Test if required.)
- Attend a RN information session (not required, but strongly encouraged)
- Complete nursing program application:
- Nursing application is located on the website. Student must designate a preference for either the day or night nursing program.
- Attach employment documentation form for LPNs and Paramedics.
- Submit a copy of your TEAS results showing all four scores that you want to use in your point calculation. On the programs website, view ATI TEAS for all important details before and after taking the TEAS test.
- Students who have previously failed two nursing courses may not be eligible for acceptance and should contact the program director.
It is the student’s responsibility to see that all application materials for admission to the college and the nursing program are on file prior to the program deadlines. For an application file to be complete, see program application checklist to make sure all materials have been turned in with application. Additional information will not be accepted following the deadline date.