Associate of Science in Nursing

Terms of Admittance

Every SPRING semester – Cohort of 24 students

Program Length

The ASN program begins every spring semester and will take 4 semesters to complete.

Interest Form

All Applicants must submit the appropriate program-specific online Interest Form for Competitive Admissions.
Please be sure to list the correct Term of Admittance you wish to be evaluated for.

Attend a Competitive Admissions Workshop

Applicants for Associate of Science in Nursing must attend one of the following workshops within one year prior to the term of interest. The required information session dates are listed below. Students will select the link on the day and time of the event for virtual sessions. No registration is required.

February 3, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. | ASN/PN Competitive Admissions Workshop | JEK Student Success Lab
March 26, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. | ASN/PN Competitive Admissions Workshop | JEK Student Success Lab
April 15, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. | ASN/PN Competitive Admissions Workshop | JEK Student Success Lab
May 6, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. | ASN/PN Competitive Admissions Workshop | VIRTUAL
June 25, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. | ASN/PN Competitive Admissions Workshop | JEK Student Success Lab

Selection Process

Ogeechee Technical College sets a specific number of admission slots for each competitive admissions program. All students who meet the minimum requirements for competitive admissions programs by the posted deadlines are entered into the selection process. Students are selected for available slots using the following criteria:

For the ASN program:

A total score is calculated based on HESI scores, GPA for required prerequisite coursework, and whether or not the applicant has an active and unencumbered LPN license. Students are selected based on total score ranking.
The GPA for prerequisite courses only will be weighted at 40/100 of the total score.
- 4.0 = 40 points
- 3.99 - 3.79 = 35 points
- 3.78 - 3.59 = 30 points
- 3.58 - 3.39 = 25 points
- 3.38 - 3.19 = 20 points
- 3.18 - 2.99 = 15 points
- 2.98 - 2.79 = 10 points
- 2.78 - 2.50 = 5 points
The HESI exam score will be weighted at 55/100 of the total score.
- 100 - 90% = 55 points
- 89 - 80% = 50 points
- 79 - 75% = 45 points
LPN status (License number will be required for proof).
- Yes (Active and Unencumbered) = 5 points
- No = 0 points
If a tie exists, the highest score on the HESI exam will determine ranking.
If a tie continues to exist, the highest GPA on prerequisite coursework will determine ranking.

Required Prerequisite Coursework

For ranking purposes, a GPA is calculated based only on required prerequisite courses listed below. The program specific required coursework includes:

Students must complete all required courses with a "C" or better:

ENGL 1101 (Composition and Rhetoric)
PSYC 1101 (Introductory Psychology)
MATH 111 (College Algebra)
BIOL 2113 (Anatomy & Physiology I)
BIOL 2113L (Anatomy & Physiology I Lab)
BIOL 2114 (Anatomy & Physiology II)
BIOL 2114L (Anatomy & Physiology II Lab)
BIOL 2117 (Introductory Microbiology)
BIOL 2117L (Introductory Microbiology Lab)

One of the following Humanities/Fine Arts courses:

ARTS 1101 (Art Appreciation)
ENGL 2110 (World Literature)
ENGL 2130 (American Literature)
HUMN 1101 (Introduction to Humanities)
MUSC 1101 (Music Appreciation)
THEA 1101 (Theater Appreciation)

Transfer credits will be used in GPA calculation.

NOTE: THE HIGHEST EARNED GRADE WILL BE USED IN THE CALCULATION OF THE GPA FOR COMPETITIVE ADMISSIONS

Aptitude Examinations

Applicants must complete the required aptitude exam and achieve the required minimum scores. More information on the required aptitude exam and helpful study information can be found on the Assessment Center webpage.

Students must take their aptitude examination in the OTC Assessment Center. Scores cannot be transferred in from external sources.

The HESI (Health Education Systems Incorporated) test is a standardized and proctored exam that assesses the academic readiness and cognitive skills of prospective and current nursing and healthcare students. It is also known as the HESI A2, the HESI Admission Assessment Exam. It consists of academic tests and covers core subjects such as math, reading, vocabulary, grammar, biology, chemistry, anatomy, and physiology.

A student's $65 fee is required for each attempt. Students will be administered the entire exam each exam attempt. All testing fees are non-refundable.
A student may schedule, find out when the test is administered, and find helpful study resources by visiting the Assessment Center online. Study guides are also available in the Library.

For the ASN program:

Applicants for the ASN program must complete the HESI A2 admission exam and achieve a composite score of 75% or higher. Applicants must have taken the HESI A2 admission exam within the last 5 years.
A student will be allowed six (6) testing attempts on the HESI; the exams are given several times each semester. A student is required to wait a minimum of 30 calendar days between attempts.

Deadlines

The required steps above must be completed before the competitive admission selection deadlines:

Associate of Science in Nursing
Spring 2025: December 10, 2024

Selections will be made as quickly as possible from the deadline. All applicants will be notified by text and email of their acceptance or denial for admission into a competitive program.

For information about the competitive selection process, please contact Shannon Mitchell, Executive Director of Enrollment Services, at smitchell@ogeecheetech.edu.