Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
The LSUA Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program provides a supportive, student-centered pathway to a rewarding career in healthcare. With no entrance exam requirement, the program offers an accessible opportunity for individuals passionate about caring for others and making a meaningful impact in their communities. Through a blend of engaging classroom instruction and hands-on clinical experience, students develop a strong foundation in patient care, critical thinking, and professional practice. Guided by dedicated and experienced faculty, graduates are fully prepared to succeed on the NCLEX-RN and transition confidently into entry-level nursing roles across diverse healthcare settings.
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Accelerated Degree Paths
On-Campus Only
LPNs employed at Avoyelles Hospital, CHRISTUS Cabrini, CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital, or Rapides Regional Medical Center qualify for scholarship opportunities! Advance your nursing career with an LPN to ASN Scholarship powered by LSU of Alexandria and leading local hospitals. The LSUA School of Nursing offers exceptional degree programs that are affordable, accessible, and accredited. Reach your goals through personalized support from our top-tier faculty and innovative career training.
Scholarship Details - LPNs employed within the Regional Labor Market 6 Parishes (Rapides, Avoyelles, Lasalle, Catahoula, Concordia, Grant, and Winn) are eligible for scholarship opportunities. Tuition support of $2,000 per semester (fall and spring only) will be awarded with evidence of active enrollment in the LPN-ASN program with successful completion of NURS 1019 (LPN Transition course). Eligibility requires verification of employment within one of the Regional Labor Market 6 parishes. Scholarships may be renewed for each subsequent semester with evidence of continued enrollment, employment commitment, and submission of an approved application for each successful semester.
On-Campus Only
Transform your experience into an ASN degree within three semesters. The LSUA School of Nursing offers exceptional programs that are affordable, accessible, and accredited. Reach your goals through personalized support from our top-tier faculty and innovative career training. Paramedics employed at Avoyelles Hospital, CHRISTUS Cabrini, CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital, or Rapides Regional Medical Center qualify for scholarship opportunities!
After successful completion of the first transition courses (NURS 1150, NURS 1151, NURS 1152) (awarded a grade of “C” or better), scholarships of $2000 will be awarded with evidence of active enrollment in the Paramedic-ASN program and an approved application for the fall and spring semesters AY 2024-2025 and the fall and spring semesters of AY 2025-26. Scholarships may be renewed for each subsequent semester with evidence of active enrollment and an approved application for each successful semester.
Scholarship Details - Paramedics who are actively employed as a licensed paramedic within one of the Regional Labor Market 6 Parishes (Avoyelles, Grant, LaSalle, Rapides, Catahoula, Concordia, and Winn) are eligible for scholarships of $2000 once actively enrolled in the Paramedic-ASN degree track. Tuition assistance may be applied to general education courses that are prerequisites to nursing courses, as well as the nursing courses required to complete the curriculum. To apply, students submit an application, provide verification of employment within one of the regional labor market 6 parishes, and be actively enrolled at LSUA in a semester (fall and spring only). Scholarships may be renewed for each subsequent semester with evidence of active enrollment, an eligible application, and academic success.
Career Opportunities
LSUA graduates have found success in a wide variety of nursing roles, including:
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Critical Care
Behavioral Health
Emergency Medicine
Maternal-Child and Postpartum Care
Long-Term Care and Rehabilitation
Telemetry & Step-Down Units
Transferable Skills
Graduates of the program gain essential transferable skills that prepare them for success in nursing and open doors to further career growth.
Graduates demonstrate accountability, ethical decision-making, and respect for diversity while upholding professional nursing standards. They effectively manage multiple priorities in fast-paced settings, maintain composure under pressure, and leverage early leadership experiences to prepare for future roles and lifelong learning.
Graduates are skilled in patient assessment, vital sign measurement, and clinical documentation. They ensure safe medication administration, follow safety and infection control protocols, and apply evidence-based practices to meet professional and regulatory.
Graduates provide patient-centered care that prioritizes safety and respects social, cultural, and emotional influences on health. They advocate for equitable access to quality care, communicate effectively with patients and teams, and use therapeutic communication to build trust. Their strengths in communication, advocacy, and empathy support effective collaboration across diverse populations and interdisciplinary settings.
Graduates adapt to evolving healthcare technologies and care models while pursuing continuous improvement through reflection and feedback. Ongoing professional development enhances their clinical competence and readiness for practice. Through hands-on learning, they build strong decision-making and critical thinking skills, allowing them to assess, prioritize, and delegate effectively in complex healthcare situations.
Organizations & Resources
Program Outcomes
ASN End of Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the ASN Program, the student will be prepared to:
Utilize clinical judgment within the framework of the nursing process to provide safe, quality, patient-centered care.
Evaluate information from knowledge sources to provide safe, quality, patient-centered care.
Determine how quality improvement initiatives impact patient care outcomes.
Collaborate with healthcare disciplines to deliver effective nursing care that meets the dynamic healthcare needs of patients
Incorporate professional standards in the delivery of evidence-based practice.
Prioritize, manage, and provide safe, quality patient-centered care.
Spring 2024 LSUA had 100% first-time NCLEX pass rate for the December 2023 graduates
Year | Aggregate Data | ASN | LPN-ASN |
|---|---|---|---|
2023 | 94.87% | 94.28% | 100% |
2022 | 64.86% | 64.78% | 66.6% |
2021 | 93.06% | 91.08% | 100% |
2020 | 89.39% | 88% | 100% |
Entering Cohort | Aggregate Data | ASN | LPN-ASN |
|---|---|---|---|
2023 | 56% | 61% | 43% |
2022 | 64.96% | 64.79% | 66.6% |
2021 | 64% | 26% | 50% |
2020 | 58% | 46% | 45% |
2019 | 62.5% | 62.5% | 55.5% |
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