Nursing - A.A.S. (Transition)
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Curriculum Details The Nursing Program's Transition Pathways help Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Paramedics to attain an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Nursing. Graduates apply a clinical decision-making process to deliver care to a variety of individuals across the lifespan. A minimum grade of “C” must be earned in all required courses.
To receive the following forms please reach out to [email protected]: Documentation of Employment for LPN's and Paramedics Summary, Verification of Employment for LPN's and Paramedics, Request for Waiver of 5-Year Limit Lab Science Courses form
Schedule for the Transition Pathways
All Transition students begin their Pathway program in the summer semester at the ChattState Main Campus.
- They attend classes during the day, and two to three days per week.
- The summer semester is 10-credit-hours.
- They enroll in two summer courses:
- Mental Health Nursing (NRSG 1340)
- and either of two accelerated medical-surgical courses, depending on their prior-learning experience:
- LPNs will take (NRSG 1700)
- Paramedics will take (NRSG 1701)
Upon successful completion of the summer semester, students progress into the second-year curriculum of the Traditional Pathways already in progress:
- Traditional - Day Pathway
- LENGTH: the remaining 5 courses can be completed in 1 year
- LOCATION: ChattState Main Campus or Kimball Instructional Site
- CLASSES START: every Fall
- Traditional - Night Pathway
- LENGTH: the remaining 6 courses can be completed in 1 and a half years
- LOCATION: ChattState Main Campus
- CLASSES START: the Fall of odd-numbered years
RN Licensure Examination
The Nursing A.A.S. degree meets the educational requirements to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for the Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN). Upon passing the NCLEX-RN exam, licensure as a Registered Nurse is awarded by the state regulatory body.
Estimated Program Costs
This list only estimates Nursing A.A.S. program costs, and is subject to change without notice. At the start of each term, students should confirm with their course coordinator which materials will be required.
Pre-Program Costs |
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Pre-admission Cost |
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TEAS Admission Test |
$98.50 (when completed at Chattanooga State Testing Center) |
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Post-admission Costs |
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Physical Exam, PPD, and N95 Fit Test |
Free (when completed at the Chattanooga State Student Health Clinic) |
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MMR/Varicella/Hep B |
$878 (with no insurance/when completed at the Hamilton County Health Department/if not already acquired) |
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Tdap |
$56 (with no insurance/when completed at the Hamilton County Health Department) |
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Criminal Background Check, |
$63.50 (via TrueScreen) |
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MyRecordTracker |
$17.50 (initial profile fee) |
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AHA BLS Certification |
$60 |
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Student Liability Insurance |
$9.95 |
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Skills Lab Kit |
$145 |
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Uniform |
$120 |
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Stethoscope, |
$75 |
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Total Pre-Program Costs |
$1523.45 |
First Semester Costs
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Tuition |
In-state = $1910 |
Out-of-State = $3310 |
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Program Services & Tech Fee |
$150 |
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Nursing & Allied Health Fee |
$250 |
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Nursing Testing & Lab Fee |
$250 |
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Flu Shot |
Free |
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Total First Semester Cost |
$2560.00 |
$3960.00 |
Second Semester Costs
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In-state |
Out-of-State |
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10 credits |
8 credits |
10 credits |
8 credits |
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Tuition |
$1910 |
$1528 |
$3310 |
$2648 |
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Program Services & Tech Fee |
$150 |
$130 |
$150 |
$130 |
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Nursing & Allied Health Fee |
$250 |
$200 |
$250 |
$200 |
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Nursing Testing & Lab Fee |
$250 |
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Total Second Semester Cost |
$2560.00 |
$2108.00 |
$3960.00 |
$3228.00 |
Third Semester Costs
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In-state |
Out-of-State |
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12 credits (Day) |
8 credits (Night) |
12 credits (Day) |
8 credits (Night) |
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Tuition |
$2292 |
$1528 |
$3972 |
$2648 |
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Program Services & Tech Fee |
$166 |
$130 |
$166 |
$130 |
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Nursing & Allied Health Fee |
$300 |
$200 |
$300 |
$200 |
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Nursing Testing & Lab Fee |
$250 |
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NCLEX Registration Fee |
$200 |
N/A |
$200 |
N/A |
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TN Board of Nursing Application Fee |
$150 |
N/A |
$150 |
N/A |
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TN Board of Nursing Background Check |
$37.15 |
N/A |
$37.15 |
N/A |
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Total Third Semester Cost |
$3395.15 |
$2108.00 |
$5075.15 |
$3228.00 |
Fourth Semester Costs
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Tuition |
In-state = $1528 |
Out-of-State = $2648 |
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Program Services & Tech Fee |
$130 |
$130 |
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Nursing & Allied Health Fee |
$200 |
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Nursing Testing & Lab Fee |
$250 |
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Liability Insurance Renewal |
$9.95 |
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MyRecordTracker |
$7.50 (renewal) |
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PPD & N95 Fit Test |
Free |
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Flu Shot |
Free |
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NCLEX Registration Fee |
$200 |
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TN Board of Nursing Application Fee |
$150 |
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TN Board of Nursing Background Check |
$37.15 |
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Total Fourth Semester Cost |
$2512.60 |
$3632.60 |
Total Program Cost
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Day = $10,038.60 |
Night = $10,812.05 |
Total Program Cost
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Day = $14,518.60 |
Night = $15,572.05 |
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Accreditation
Accredited by:
The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program at Chattanooga State Community College at the Amnicola Hwy Main Campus and Kimball Off-Campus Instructional Site is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA, 30326
404-975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.
Approved by:
Tennessee Board of Nursing
665 Mainstream Drive
Nashville, TN 37243
http://www.tn.gov/health
Mission
The purpose of the nursing program is derived from and consistent with the mission of Chattanooga State Community College. The Nursing Program serves students from multiple counties in Tennessee and bordering states by preparing them to be competent nurses who will help meet the current and emerging needs in the nursing workplace. The nursing program maintains state approval (Tennessee Board of Nursing) and national accreditation (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing). Graduates from the nursing program earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, which meets the educational requirements to be eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for the Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN). Upon passing the NCLEX-RN exam, licensure as a Registered Nurse is awarded by the state regulatory body.
Program Outcomes
In accordance with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the following outcomes have been identified with expected levels of achievement:
NCLEX-RN Pass Rate |
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| Within twelve (12) months of graduation, the first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate will be 85% or higher. The presented data is aggregated for all graduates from the recorded year. | ||||
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
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95.11% |
95% |
97.44% |
98.54% |
Pending |
Program Graduation Rate |
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| At least 70% of new students in each class will graduate with no interruptions (100% program length). The presented data is aggregated for all graduates who started their first program attempt within the recorded year. | ||||
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
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61% |
62% |
70% |
Pending |
Pending |
Employment
Within twelve (12) months of program completion, at least 80% of program graduates will be employed as a registered nurse (RN) and/or enrolled in higher education. The presented data is aggregated for all graduate surveys returned from the recorded year.
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
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96.55% |
95.24% |
96% |
Pending |
Registered Nurses may work in:
- hospitals
- physicians’ offices
- home health care agencies
- nursing homes
- outpatient care centers
- government agencies
- social assistance agencies
- educational services
- and more!
Explore the Occupational Outlook Handbook for more information.