Program Overview

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Associate of Science in Nursing

Overview

The Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program at Trine University is a pre-licensure program designed for students seeking to become registered nurses. The program is four semesters (two years) long and consists of 65 credits (29 general education and 36 nursing).

Program Details

Duration

65 credit hours

Level

Undergraduate

Campus Location

Angola, IN and Fort Wayne, IN

School/College

Brooks College of Health Professions

Admission Requirements

• College Composition (ENG 143) or approved equivalent
• Math Elective (MA XXX) or approved equivalent
• Fundamentals of Human Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO 204) or approved equivalent
• GPA 2.5 or higher
• ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) test score of proficient or higher
• Pass a criminal background check (background checks are conducted through CastleBranch)
• Interview with the nursing faculty

Tuition and Fees

• Trine University semester pricing (12-18 credit hours): $7,000/semester (Spring 2024), $7,000/semester (Fall 2024 & Spring 2025)
• Cost below 12 credit hours: $467/credit hour
• Nursing Fees (student discount ATI complete partner package): $475/semester
• Trine University Fees (health & wellness fee, student fee, parking permit fee): $365/semester (Spring 2024), $370/semester (Fall 2024 & Spring 2025)
• NRS 103 lab fee (starting Fall 2024, for students enrolled in this course): $195

Estimated Nursing Supplies Cost

• Background check (complete for application): Approximately $56
• Compliance tracker, drug screen, and eLearning: Approximately $123
• Immunizations (if not done): Varies per provider
• CPR certification (must be completed through American Heart Association): Varies/approximately $30
• Repeat background check and drug screen: Approximately $70/each
• Lab bags: Approximately $200
• Uniforms and other supplies: Approximately $50 each set
• Books: Approximately $950 for entire program
• Indiana State Board of Nursing background check (Final semester requirement): Approximately $40
• License application fee (Final semester requirement): Approximately $50
• NCLEX-RN Exam fee (Upon graduation): Approximately $200
• ATI discounted complete partner package: $475/semester
• Total estimated costs: Approximately $2600

Financial Aid

Trine University does not currently offer institutional scholarships for undergraduate students in the ASN program. There are federal and state grant opportunities available to those who qualify. To determine eligibility, complete your FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov.

Program Outcomes

The ASN program aspires to meet the following outcomes:

1. The ASN program will achieve an on-time completion rate of 70% for ASN students which falls within the 150% timeframe.
2. The ASN program will achieve an NCLEX-RN pass rate of 80% for first-time testers annually and an overall three-year average of 80% that will meet the accrediting organization standards.
3. The ASN program will achieve an employment rate of 70% of ASN students who report employment in nursing six to twelve months post-graduation.
4. The ASN program will achieve a post-graduate satisfaction survey result of 70% of ASN graduate respondents’ rate at greater than or equal to 3 on a 1 to 5 scale their overall level of preparedness as an entry-level registered nurse.
5. The ASN program will achieve an employer satisfaction survey result of 70% of employer respondents rate at greater than or equal to 3 on a 1 to 5 scale the ASN graduates’ overall level of preparedness as an entry-level registered nurse.

Faculty Outcomes

Trine University ASN faculty aspire to meet the following goals:

1. Provide an educational experience that affords students the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to practice successfully as a registered nurse as evidenced by data results from the End-of-Program surveys reflected in the Systematic Plan of Evaluation (SPE).
2. Prepare an entry-level nurse who demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to practice professionally as evidenced by data results from the End-of-Program, Graduate, and Employer surveys reflected in the SPE.
3. Promote academic excellence through creative, high-quality learning experiences as evidenced by data results from the Annual Faculty evaluation reflected in the SPE.
4. Contribute to the improvement of nursing education through the scholarship of teaching, application, integration, and discovery as evidenced by data results from the Faculty Scholarship Report reflected in the SPE.

Student Learning Outcomes

By the end of the program, the student will be able to meet the outcomes expected as established by The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education (AACN, 2021). The accomplishment of such will enable graduates to assume the roles of an entry-level nurse that can practice in diverse settings and within each of the four spheres of care:

Domain 1: Knowledge for Nursing Practice

• Demonstrate an understanding of the discipline of nursing’s distinct perspective and where shared perspectives exist with other disciplines.
• Apply theory and research-based knowledge from nursing, the arts, humanities, and other sciences.
• Demonstrate clinical judgment founded on a broad knowledge base.

Domain 2: Person‐Centered Care

• Engage with the individual in establishing a caring relationship.
• Communicate effectively with individuals.
• Integrate assessment skills in practice.
• Diagnose actual or potential health problems and needs.
• Develop plans of care.
• Demonstrate accountability for care delivery.
• Evaluate outcomes of care.
• Promote self-care management.
• Provide care coordination.

Domain 3: Population Health

• Manage population health.
• Engage in effective partnerships.
• Consider the socioeconomical impact of the delivery of health care.
• Advance equitable population health policy.
• Demonstrate advocacy strategies.
• Advance preparedness to protect population health during disasters and public health emergencies.

Domain 4: Scholarship for Nursing Practice

• Advance the scholarship of nursing.
• Integrate best evidence into nursing practice.
• Promote the ethical conduct of scholarly activities.

Domain 5: Quality and Safety

• Apply quality improvement principles in care delivery.
• Contribute to a culture of patient safety.
• Contribute to a culture of provider and work environment safety.

Domain 6: Interprofessional Partnerships

• Communicate in a manner that facilitates a partnership approach to quality care delivery.
• Perform effectively in different team roles, using principles and values of team dynamics.
• Use knowledge of nursing and other professions to address healthcare needs.
• Work with other professions to maintain a climate of mutual learning, respect, and shared values.

Domain 7: Systems‐Based Practice

• Apply knowledge of systems to work effectively across the continuum of care.
• Incorporate consideration of cost-effectiveness of care.
• Optimize system effectiveness through application of innovation and evidence-based practice.

Domain 8: Information and Healthcare Technologies

• Describe the various information and communication technology tools used in the care of patients, communities, and populations.
• Use information and communication technology to gather data, create information, and generate knowledge.
• Use information and communication technologies and informatics processes to deliver safe nursing care to diverse populations in a variety of settings.
• Use information and communication technology to support documentation of care and communication among providers, patients, an all system levels.
• Use information and communication technologies in accordance with ethical, legal, professional, and regulatory standards, and workplace policies in the delivery of care.

Domain 9: Professionalism

• Demonstrate an ethical comportment in one’s practice reflective of nursing’s mission to society.
• Employ participatory approach to nursing care.
• Demonstrate accountability to the individual, society, and the profession.
• Comply with relevant laws, policies, and regulations.
• Demonstrate the professional identity of nursing.
• Integrate cultural humility and ethical practice as core to one’s professional identity.

Domain 10: Personal, Professional, and Leadership Development

• Demonstrate a commitment to personal health and well-being.
• Demonstrate a spirit of inquiry that fosters flexibility and professional maturity.
• Develop capacity for leadership.

References

American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN], (2021). The essentials: Core competencies for professional nursing education. Washington, DC: Author.