Standards for Admission and Progression in the LVN Transition Track
Admission and Selection:
- You must apply to the university before applying to the LVN Transition Track. All requirements for regular admission to Angelo State University must be met.
- Original transcripts demonstrating completion or enrollment of the following prerequisite courses:
- Biology 2423 – Anatomy
- Biology 2424 – Physiology
- English 1301
- Math 1302 – College Algebra OR 1311 – Business Math
- Psychology 1303 – Psychology of Adjustment OR 2301 – General Psychology
- Psychology 2304 – Developmental Psychology
- Basic Pathophysiology Course (3 semester credit hours with a minimum grade of C)
- Minimum grade of “C” in all required science courses.
- A composite score of 20 or above on the American College Test (ACT) or a combined verbal and math score of 930 or above on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I) or a combined verbal, math and writing score of 1400 on the SAT.
- A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.25 on all previous college work.
- Submit ASU Department of Nursing Student Immunization Record form. (Form can be found on the website)
- Complete Criminal Background Check through agency contracted with the Nursing Department, print and include with application (Instructions are on the website)
- The LVN applicant must have a valid, unencumbered, Texas LVN license.
In order to graduate with the AASN, all LVN transition students are required to complete a total 30 credit hours or the last 17 hours in residence at ASU. Students transferring courses to ASU should contact the Transfer Counselor in the ASU Admissions Office for information on ASU equivalency of their completed courses.
Applications will be evaluated by a faculty committee utilizing an objective scoring tool which allows for points to be awarded in areas such as GPA, ACT/SAT scores, experience, etc. These points are totaled and a final score is assigned to the application. Applicants are then ranked, and depending on the number of positions available, will be admitted according to rank until all positions are filled.
Complete applications are due to the Department of Nursing by March 15. Applications will be reviewed and successful candidates notified by April 15. All Applicants not accepted will need to submit a new application form to be considered for the next LVN Transition program which begins the following Summer I semester.
Progression:
- The LVN-transition student must complete RNSG 1227 Transition from Vocational to Professional Nursing and RNSG 1160 Clinical with a minimum grade of C to matriculate into the second year of the AASN program.
- The LVN-transition student must be in compliance with all progression standards of the AASN program.
- The LVN-transition student must be in compliance with all rules, policies, and procedures for the AASN program as outlined in the current University Catalog and the current Undergraduate Nursing Student Handbook.
- Must demonstrate proof of current health insurance.
Application Packet
| AASN Application | Submitted with transcripts |
| Application Checklist | To ensure a complete application |
| Student Immunization Record | Completed and signed by Physician |
| Criminal Background Check | Through Nursing Dept. contracted agency |
MEETING ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN LVN CANDIDATE WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE PROGRAM.
