Associate of Science in Nursing

Ready to build a rewarding healthcare career and become the medical professional your community needs? Earn your Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree from Lincoln Memorial University! Through our fully-accredited program, you will develop the skills needed to become a safe and effective caregiver who has what it takes to succeed in Registered Nurse (RN) positions after passing your NCLEX-RN examination. As LMU Caylor School of Nursing graduates have historically achieved high passing rates on the NCLEX-RN exam, we know that you will pass too. 

The LMU ASN degree is a part-time program designed to be completed in four semesters. However, if you already possess a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with at least one year of work experience as an LPN, you may be able to complete the ASN degree program in just three semesters! With small class sizes, hands-on learning environments and the opportunity to develop your skills within both didactic and clinical hours, you'll be the nursing professional your community needs in no time. 

With an LMU ASN degree in your possession, not only will you be highly sought after in your field, but you will have the option to pursue a wide variety of advanced degree opportunities. After you have completed the LMU ASN program, you could easily transition to our RN to BSN program to further your education, and even obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree completely online while working as an RN. 

Apply to the Associate of Science in Nursing Program

Admission Requirements

Review the details below to ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements for admission into the ASN program at LMU! 

  1. Must first be admitted to LMU.
  2. Satisfactorily completed the prerequisites with a grade of "C" or better. Science course grades must be no more than eight years old. 
  3. Submit official academic transcripts from each college or university attended.
  4. Possess a cumulative college grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5.

After being admitted to the ASN program, you will be required to complete several tasks in order to participate in class and in clinicals. You will receive instructions for these tasks. The tasks will include:

How to Apply

For admission into the Associate of Science in Nursing degree program at LMU, you must apply through the LMU portal. After you have been accepted for regular admission, you must then apply to your preferred location in the Caylor School of Nursing. 

At LMU, we use a rolling admissions process, meaning that applications are reviewed and potentially approved in the order that they are received. Therefore, we recommend that you apply early, preferably one to two semesters prior to your preferred start date, though later applications may still be considered. 

Our programs begin at different times and at different sites. Please review the list below to ensure that you apply at the correct time:

At LMU, nearly 90% of our undergraduate students have or will receive some type of financial assistance through a combination of scholarships and need-based financial aid. Learn more about our financial aid and scholarship opportunities.

Program Outcomes

Many past graduates of the Caylor School of Nursing went on to work in all corners of nursing and are prepared for a host of specialized positions, including neonatal intensive care, mental health nursing, school health nursing and trauma nursing. After completing your Associate of Science in Nursing degree, not only will you be joining a long lineage of successful LMU graduates, but you will be well on your way to pursuing a rewarding career. 

While many have found work all over the United States and in a variety of settings, from major medical centers to small community hospitals, other went on to continue their education. Those that did so pursued graduate school and obtained master's degrees in nursing, with some working toward doctoral degrees. 

Contact Us

Want to learn more about the Associate of Nursing program at LMU? Contact us anytime and we will be happy to help however we can!

Nursing Programs
Phone: 1.800.325.0900 ext. 6324
OR 423.869.6324
Email: Nursing@LMUnet.edu

Office of Admissions
Phone: 1.800.325.0900 ext. 6280
OR 423.869.6280

To learn more about each location, please review the list below:

Harrogate, Tennessee (Main Campus) and Corbin, Kentucky

Kimberley Breeding
Coordinator of Nursing Recruiting and Advising
Hamilton Math and Science Building, 218D
Phone: 423.869.6574
Email: Kimberley.Breeding@LMUnet.edu

Sherry Pearman
Director of Nursing Enrollment
Hamilton Math and Science Building, 218C
Phone: 423.869.6283
Email: Sherry.Pearman@LMUnet.edu

Knoxville, Tennessee (Cedar Bluff and LMU Tower)

Susan Long
Coordinator of Nursing Recruiting and Advising
Cedar Bluff 179
Phone: 865.531.4116
Email: Susan.Long@LMUnet.edu

Tampa, Florida (Florida Hospital of Tampa)

Kerri Courter
Coordinator of Nursing Recruitment and Support Services
Phone: 813.331.4614
Email: Kerri.Courter@LMUnet.edu

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