Hybrid Program

Application Period

NEXT HYBRID ASN COHORT - SPRING 2025
Acceptance Cohort Application Period Classes Begin
Spring (Odd Years) June 2 - November 1 (Even Years) January (Odd Years)

NOTE: It is strongly advised that new applicants apply to the University AT LEAST ONE MONTH PRIOR to submitting an application for the program. This will allow the University time to fully evaluate the student’s application/supporting documentation and perform any necessary transfer articulations. 

Background

The ASN Program is designed for students desiring an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) and, as such, is an ideal program of high school, transfer, and change-of-major students. We in the department refer to this program as part of our "working professional" track, as this program both allows students to enter the nursing workforce quickly and offers more accessibility for individuals already working full-time positions (especially in reference to our Evening and Hybrid track variants).

The Hybrid Track of our ASN Program requires that students come to campus only once a week (twice if faculty availability and/or clinical limitations require otherwise), with courses lasting from about 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM, encompassing lecture, testing, and clinical experiences. All other coursework is completed online through GeorgiaVIEW. This unique program format allows students to meet all of the same theory and clinical requirement as traditional classroom students. Currently, students are accepted into this program each Spring semester of every odd year.

Clinical experiences are held in our clinical skills lab(s), Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, and other facilities in the surrounding area as needed. All students will be expected to comply with all requirements set forth by the clinical institution, including their code of conduct. The institution reserves the right to prevent entry or request withdrawal from the clinical site any student the institution believes constitutes a risk of harm to patients, visitors, or employees or who fails to follow the institution’s policies and procedures. If students are precluded from a clinical site by an institution, the Department of Nursing has no obligation to find an alternative clinical site for the student, and this may prevent the student from progressing in the Nursing Program.

Program Format

Freshmen desiring to attend this program will enter ASU as a Health Science major with a secondary major/degree indicator of "AS in Nursing," which MUST be specified upon application to the University. During the student's first semester, he/she will complete (at a minimum) the three (3) courses necessary to become eligible to apply for the nursing program beginning the following semester. After being accepted into the nursing program, this track comprises five (5) additional consecutive semesters.

Students with the Hybrid Track are required to complete online assignments and actively participate in online discussion forums. All testing will be performed on the ASU West Campus under the supervision of a member of the nursing faculty. Similarly, all clinical assignments will be completed under the direct supervision of ASU clinical faculty utilizing various healthcare facilities within the Albany area. As such, students will be required to travel to Albany throughout the semester to complete these requirements. Unfortunately, while we do work closely with our clinical partners to coordinate, some clinical assignments will occur during the weekdays while others may require weekend participation. Consequently, for students commuting more than 2 hours, overnight Albany accommodations are recommended.

Throughout the nursing curriculum, students are exposed to the various fields and specializations within the nursing profession, including Women's Health, Pediatrics, Adult Medical-Surgical, and many others. This program culminates with the student earning an Associate of Science in Nursing, which, following successful completion of the state licensing exam for Registered Nurses (the NCLEX-RN), prepares students with the knowledge and clinical skills to function as a beginning nurse. Additionally, our ASN graduates are prepared to enter baccalaureate- and (in the case of RN-to-MSN programs) graduate-level nursing programs to order to advance their careers!

Admission Criteria

General ASN Admission Criteria

Admission to the nursing program is competitive, and the number of students is limited by the number of faculty and clinical facilities available. Meeting minimal requirements does NOT guarantee acceptance. When faculty-to-student ratio limits the acceptance of all qualified students, students will be granted admission according to their qualifications and the completeness of their application packet.

  1. FIRST, submit an application to Albany State University and be admitted in good standing.
  2. AFTER being accepted as a student at Albany State University, submit the completed program application, application fee, and TEAS results by the application deadline.
    • Applicants who take the TEAS exam at Albany State University’s West Campus Testing Center may submit a printed copy of their results page with the application and money order.
    • Applicants who take the TEAS exam at a testing site other than ASU’s West Campus Testing Center will need to purchase the “TEAS transcript” through ATI Testing’s online store and indicate that they wish to have their scores transferred to Albany State University.
  3. Successfully complete and exit all learning support courses.
  4. Complete 10 hours of the associate program’s Core Curriculum with a minimum grade of “C” in the following courses: Anatomy and Physiology I, English Composition I, and an approved math course (Quantitative Reasoning, College Algebra, or higher-level math course)
  5. Have a minimum cumulative Nursing Grade Point Average (NGPA) of 2.8 in the three (3) core courses listed above. Passing, failing, and repeated course grades in the above courses will be computed to obtain the NGPA.
    • While not required for program admission, there are five (5) additional Core curriculum courses that students are required to complete prior to graduation: Anatomy and Physiology II, Microbiology, General Psychology, American Government, and an elective in Humanities/Fine Arts (either a Literature, Foreign Language, or Appreciation course). All courses must be passed with a “C” or better, and performance in these courses will also be included in the calculation of a student’s NGPA if taken prior to admission into the program.
    • Grades in Core courses applicable to the nursing program that are older than 10 years may be excluded from NGPA calculations.
  6. Pass the standardized entrance exam for admission to nursing at or above the established percentage rate within no more than two (2) attempts within 12 months of application submission. As TEAS scores are valid for 12 months after the published testing date, scores older than 12 months of age at the time of application submission will not be considered.
    • Currently, the entrance exam is the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), and the minimum qualifying score is 65.0. Pre-admission cutoff scores for admission vary each semester based on applicants’ performances.
  7. Complete all required science courses with a grade of “C” or higher in each course. Sciences courses taken more than 5 years prior to enrolling in the nursing program will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the departmental chairperson and/or the program director.
    • If the applicant is not an active healthcare professional (LPN or paramedic), his/her Anatomy and Physiology courses will need to be repeated if greater than 5 years old at the time of potential admission into the nursing program. If the applicant is an active healthcare professional (LPN or paramedic), these courses will need to be repeated if greater than 8 years old at the time of potential admission into the nursing program.
      • Applicants may elect to either retake both Anatomy and Physiology courses or retake only Anatomy and Physiology II as a “refresher” course to meet this science requirement.
    • Microbiology courses will not have to be repeated.
  8. Applicants who were previously enrolled in another institution’s nursing program but who are interested in apply to Albany State University must submit a letter from the Dean, Departmental Chairperson, or Program Director of their former program verifying the applicant left his/her program in good standing. Applicants who have failed (D, F, or WF) two (2) nursing courses, whether at a 2-year or 4-year institution (including ASU), must wait a period of 3 calendar years before they can be considered for admission to ASU’s nursing program. If accepted to ASU’s nursing program, no transfer credit will be given for prior nursing courses.
  9. ASN students who have completed an LPN Nursing Program or the Advanced Naval Corpsman Hospitalman Course (NER-HN-001) and have one year of active practice within the past two years may challenge NURS 1101, NURS 1105 and NURS 1111 for credit. Appointments to challenge these courses will be made after the application, a copy of PNE transcript and a copy of current Georgia license have been submitted.
  10. ASN students wishing to repeat NURS 1101/1301 must submit a new application for admission to the nursing program. Readmission will be on a space-available basis and adhere to admission requirements.
  11. LPNs and paramedics who have been practicing as an LPN or a paramedic for at least one year may be eligible for the Healthcare-Professional-to-RN bridge program, provided all other admission criteria have been met.

NOTE: Students are subjected to compulsory background checks per clinical agency requirements and may also be required to submit to random tests for illegal use of controlled substance as a provided by the law or regulations of the contracting agency. If the site refuses to allow a student to attend clinical experiences, the nursing program is not obligated to find another clinical site. The student may not be able to complete the nursing program at ASU. Therefore, it is important to conduct personal record checks prior to admission to the nursing program.

Additional Criteria: Hybrid ASN Program

Applicants interested in applying to the hybrid track will need to meet the same general admission criteria for all ASN programs, as detailed below. Additionally, students applying to the Hybrid ASN Program must also be aware of the following:

  1. Priority program consideration will be given to students who have completed all eight Core classes required for completion of the ASN degree with a letter grades of "C" or better;
  2. A minimum GPA of 2.8, regardless of SAT/ACT scores, is required for program entry;
  3. Applicants must show evidence of prior learning experience in an online format;
  4. Students must have access to a reliable computer and stable internet access and should be comfortable using technology to perform tasks such as downloading, uploading, and emailing files; working with email; and joining webinar sessions (such as WebEx), which may require access to a microphone, speakers, and webcam; and
  5. Unlike the Traditional and Evening ASN program formats, applicants to the hybrid program may have no previous failing grades in another nursing program, whether at a 2- or 4-year institution

Students who are accepted into the hybrid track will have to meet all the same theory and clinical requirements as traditional classroom students. Students will be expected to complete online assignments and actively participate in online discussion forums. All testing will be performed at Albany State University’s West Campus under the supervision of an ASU Nursing faculty member. Likewise, all clinical assignments will be completed in Albany area healthcare facilities under direct supervision of ASU clinical faculty. Students will be required to travel to campus and clinical sites weekly during the semester to complete these requirements.

Curriculum Pattern

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3
BIOL 2411K Anatomy & Physiology I (4)
ENGL 1101 Engl. Comp. I (3)
MATH 1001/1111 (or higher-level MATH) (3)
POLS 1101 American Government (3)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 13		 BIOL 2412K Anatomy & Physiology II (4)
NURS 1101 Fundamentals of Nursing (6)
PSYC 1101 General Psychology (3)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 13		 BIOL 2211K Intro to Microbiology (4)
NURS 1105 Pharmacology for Nurses (2)
NURS 1111 Adult Health I (6)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 12
Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 6
Area C Elective (Lit./Foreign Lang./Appreciation) (3)
NURS 1112 Adult Health II (7)
NURS 2113 Psychiatric Nursing (3)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 13		 NURS 2111 Nursing Care of Women/Children (8)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 8		 A-Term: NURS 2115 Adult Health III (8)
B-Term: NURS 2116 Capstone Review (3)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 11