as Nursing (RN)

WELCOME

We are so glad you’re here! Fletcher Technical Community College’s Associate of Science in Nursing Degree provides an accelerated and affordable avenue to your nursing career. Fletcher’s ASN can be completed in two years, which is great news if you are eager to begin your healthcare career.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) at Fletcher Technical Community College is a five semester, 69 credit hour program. The program consists of two semesters of pre-requisite coursework. The prerequisite courses are offered face-to-face days, evenings, or online.

The clinical portion of the Associate of Science in Nursing degree consists of three semesters of full-time classroom instruction, service learning opportunities, and supervised clinical activities in accredited hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare agencies including the learning community at Fletcher Technical Community College. The program has full approval by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. Upon graduation, the student is awarded an associate degree and is eligible to apply to take the licensure examination administered by the National Council of Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). It is important to understand that successful completion of the Associate of Science in Nursing degree does not guarantee eligibility to take the NCLEX-RN exam. The Associates of Science in Nursing Program at Fletcher Technical Community College located in Schriever, Louisiana is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326 404-975-5000. www.acenursing.org  The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associates of Science in Nursing Program is Continuing Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs/

The program curriculum and course descriptions can be found in the college catalog.

 

ADMISSIONS

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR SPRING 2025 COHORT: OCTOBER 15, 2024

Fletcher Technical Community College admits a new clinical class into the Associate of Science in Nursing program twice a year,  in the fall and spring semesters. Specific clinical application and admission requirements can be found in the program’s current Admission Guide. Students must review the Admission Guide prior to applying to the program. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their advisor before scheduling or withdrawing from courses. Please note:

  • The following 23 hours of Fletcher Technical Community College’s Curriculum must be completed by the end of the spring semester (for fall admission) and by the 2nd session in the fall (for spring admission): BIOL 1140, 1150, 1160, 1170, 2030 (11 credit hours); ENGL 1010, 1020 (6 credit hours); MATH 1214/1213 OR MATH 1104/1103 (6 credit hours) and MATH 2100; Only three of these courses can be repeated. Please see page 6 of the Admission Guide for details.
  • Applicants must achieve a minimum 2.75 GPA in those courses. For more information regarding GPA requirements, see Admission Guide.
  • PSYC 2010 or PSYC 2120 must be completed by the end of the summer semester.
  • Humanities and Fine Arts electives must be completed prior to graduation. Completion of these courses is recommended prior to clinical.
  • All courses in the ASN curriculum must be completed with a minimum grade of “C.”
  • A minimum score of 75% is required in the following sections of the Health Education System, Inc. (HESI) Admissions Assessment Test (A2): Anatomy/Physiology, Reading, Math, Grammar and Vocabulary.
  • Admissions into the ASN program is based on GPA and HESI A2 scores. Seating is limited to approximately 40 students each fall and 20 students each apring. A student’s eligibility to apply is not a guarantee of acceptance into the clinical component of the ASN Program. Fletcher Technical Community College does not maintain a waiting list. Applicants who are not admitted are welcome to reapply to the program the following admission semester.                                                                                                             
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
  • Federal Grants 
  • Student Loans
  • TOPS 
  • MJ Foster Promise Program
  • Louisiana Workforce Commission

To apply to the Associate of Science in Nursing program, please follow the instructions in the Admissions Guide.

Salary & Career Outlook

**This program has a clinical component to complete the program. Please be advised that Fletcher’s Nursing and Allied Health faculty members work closely with many clinical sites to provide an optimal clinical experience for all of its students. Fletcher must follow policies and guidelines set forth by programmatic accreditation boards as well as hospital policies. We must abide by the federal, state, local, college and health care facility mandates and your program completion date is dependent upon our ability to enter and complete training in clinical facilities. Fletcher’s faculty and administration will work with all of our partners to complete clinical hours in a safe and timely manner. We thank you for choosing Fletcher for your career goals and look forward to working with you to achieve success. 

LINKS

CONTACT

Olivia Walker, MN, APRN, FNP-C
ASN Program Coordinator/Assistant Professor
Phone: 985-448-5948
Email: Olivia.Walker@fletcher.edu
 

Allison Adams, MSN, RN, CNE
Department Head of Nursing
Phone: 985-448-5945
 
Rebecca Freese
Enrollment Specialist
Phone:985-448-7904
Office:100E Main Campus