Program Mission: Program Description: The Associate of Science in Nursing (A.S.N.) program supports Southern Regional Technical College s commitment to serve the citizens of the surrounding counties, the state of Georgia, and the southeast region. The A.S.N. nursing program accepts the challenge to respond to societal health care needs by offering two options leading to the associate of science in nursing: the Generic Option and the L.P. N.-A.S.N. Bridge Options. The A.S.N. program is designed to prepare students as entry-level practitioners to provide safe, effective nursing care and promote healthy transitions for culturally diverse clients in a variety of settings. This program develops critical thinking, integrates accumulated knowledge from nursing, the sciences and humanities, and emphasizes the values of caring, accountability, responsibility, and professional ethics. The A.S.N. program has been granted approval by the Georgia Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Student Learning Outcomes: Students will maintain a sterile field throughout a procedure. Students will start an IV and hang IV piggy back medications. Students will respond to changes in the health assessment of the client with proper nursing care actions. Program Purpose Statements: Associate of Science in Nursing (Bridge), Associate of Science Degree The purpose of the Associate of Science in Nursing (Bridge), Associate of Science Degree program, is to prepare students as entry-level practitioners to provide safe, effective nursing care and promote healthy transition for culturally diverse clients in a variety of settings. The program develops critical thinking, integrates accumulated knowledge from nursing, the sciences, and humanities, and emphasizes the values of caring, accountability, responsibility, and professional ethics. Associate of Science in Nursing, Associate of Science Degree The purpose of the Associate of Science in Nursing, Associate of Science Degree program, is to prepare students as entry-level practitioners to provide safe, effective nursing care and promote healthy transition for culturally diverse clients in a variety of settings. The program develops critical thinking, integrates accumulated knowledge from nursing, the sciences, and humanities, and emphasizes the values of caring, accountability, responsibility, and professional ethics.
Program Philosophy: The faculty believes that nursing is a profession that utilizes a holistic, safe, effective, caring, and culturally competent approach to promote optimal health in individuals, families, and small groups. Utilizing the roles of health care provider, manager of care, and member of the profession the nurse applies evidence-based knowledge to the care of clients. We believe the following competencies are essential to the practice of associate degree nursing: Professional Behaviors Communication Collaboration Assessment Clinical Decision Making Caring Interventions Teaching/Learning Provider and Manager of Care
Accreditation Information: The Southern Regional Technical College Associate of Science in Nursing program, Thomasville Campus, is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN). The program has ten year accreditation with the next review date scheduled for fall of 2017. The Associate of Science in Nursing program is fully approved by the Professional Licensing Boards Division Georgia Board of Nursing (GBON). Southern Regional Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Associate Degrees, Diploma, and Technical Certificates of Credit. Contact the Commission at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Southern Regional Technical College. Contact information for the Accreditation: APPROVAL The nursing program has been granted approval by: Georgia Board of Nursing 237 Coliseum Drive Macon, GA 31217-2858 (478) 207-1640 http://sos.state.ga.us/plb/rn ACCREDITATION The is accredited by: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. Accrediting Commission 3343 Peachtree Rd NE Suite 850 Atlanta, GA 30326 404-975-5000 FAX: 404-975-5020 www.acenursing.org
Program Licensure Examination Pass : Three -year average credentialing examination (Professional Licensing Boards Division of the Georgia Board of Nursing (GBON) pass rate of no less than 80 percent at first attempt following graduation. Year 2013 86.84% 2014 87.18% 2015 88% 3-year average Percent passing on 1 st attempt 87.34% Number of ASN Students (Bridge and Generic combined) 66 of 76 students passed on 1 st attempt 34 of 39 students passed on 1 st attempt 44 of 55 students passed on 1 st attempt
Job Placement: Three-year average job placement rate for A.S.N. Graduates -not less than 85% percent within 12 months of graduation. Year Percent Job Placement Number of Students 2012 92% 51 out of 55 graduates were employed in field. (1 ASN student employed in related field and 3 ASN Students unavailable for employment). 2013 89% 63 of 71 graduates were employed in field. (2 ASN students employed in related field, 5 ASN students continuing education and 1 ASN student unavailable for employment). 2014 100% 51 of 51 ASN students were employed in field. 3 year average 93.6%
Program Completion : 3-year average of program completers not less than 60%. Program completion is the number of students who are accepted into the nursing program and fulfill the College and Programmatic requirements. Year Percent Completion Number Of Students 201212 54% 76 Began, 41 Graduated 201214 51% 51 Began, 26 Graduated 201312 70% 30 Began, 21 Graduated 201314 79% 38 Began, 30 Graduated 201412 51% 39 Began, 20 Graduated 201414 70% 43 Began, 30 Graduated 4 currently enrolled 201512 68.3% 41 Began, 28 Graduated 201514 48 Began, 27 Graduated 7 currently enrolled 201612 36 Began -- 28 currently enrolled 201614 31 Began 30 currently enrolled 3 year average (2012-2014) 63.3% 277 Began -168 Graduated
: 3- Year based on Performance Accountability System (PAS) trend data not less than College Bench Mark of 63.1%. These numbers are based on a Fall Cohort comparing to the next Academic Year if the student had graduated or is still enrolled. PAS Groups and Programs Retained AY 2013 AY 2014 AY 2015 (BM 63.1%) Cohort Total Retained Cohort Total Retained Cohort Total 3-Year Nursing 124 143 86.7% 103 115 89.6% 97 102 95.1% 90.0% Associate Degree Nursing (Bridge Option) (AD13) 7 7 100.0% 14 14 100.0% 13 13 100.0% 100.0% Nursing (NC73) 117 136 86.0% 89 101 88.1% 84 89 94.4% 89.0%