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Nursing 9 Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

  • HESI A2 admission test registration for the AASN Fall 2024 application/admission cycle is now open. The mandatory HESI A2 admissions test must be scheduled in advance using the link on the last page of the “AASN Application Packet & Admissions Test” document posted below. Review the packet for AASN program policies.
  • This remaining HESI A2 test dates are being offered (9:00am – 1:00pm) on Tuesday, April 23rd and Wednesday, May 8th. Tests are administered at EKU in the Rowlett Building.
  • The School of Nursing AASN online application form portal is now open. The application deadline for Fall 2024 admission is 5/15/24. Please thoroughly review the “AASN Application Packet and Admissions Test” document linked below prior to submitting an AASN application.

Nursing will continue to be a critical component in the health care system of tomorrow. Career opportunities for associate degree nurses are expanding each and every day. After graduation with an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AASN) degree and successful completion of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), you will be prepared to practice nursing in a variety of settings as a registered nurse (RN). Education makes the difference in direct patient care and in the variety of opportunities open to you.  Start your career with an educational foundation that will allow you to grow into your potential and pave the way for future baccalaureate, graduate and doctoral studies. The AASN program is a Work Ready Kentucky scholarship program. Work Ready scholarship funds are distributed by KHEEA.

The associate nursing program at Eastern Kentucky University School of Nursing located in Richmond, KY 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 nursing program is continuing accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program.

The Associate of Science in Nursing program is approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN), 312 Whittington Parkway, Louisville, KY  40222, Phone 800-305-2042, Fax  502-696-5762. Visit their website.

AASN Program Information
AASN Student Handbook
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School of Nursing

 521 Lancaster Ave
Rowlett 223
Richmond, KY 40475
Phone: (859) 622-1827
Fax: (859) 622-1972
Email:nursing@eku.edu