Nursing (ASN)
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Program
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Overview-
This is an innovative, fast-paced, two-year program leading to an Associate of Science in Nursing degree. The Associate of Science in Nursing Program prepares nurses to manage direct care to patients with commonly recurring illnesses in acute and long-term health care facilities. There is an optional externship program between the first and second years and a semester long preceptorship experience during the last semester. All graduates are eligible to take the licensing exam for registered nurses. The Associate of Science in Nursing Program at Lock Haven University is committed to excellence in nursing education.
Minimum Nursing Requirements
- SAT score of 1000 or higher (required for high school applicant only)
- GPA of 2.7 or higher
- Algebra- earning a C or higher. From high school or college level.
- Biology with a lab- earning a C or higher. From high school or college level.
- Chemistry with a lab- earning a C or higher. From high school or college level.
- TEAS composite score of 65% or higher
PLEASE NOTE: Admission to this program is competitive. The academic requirements listed above are minimums required for the program, and do not guarantee admission.
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Application deadlines
All applications are processed through the LHU Admissions Office. The Admissions Office will correspond with applicants about missing paperwork or inability to meeting the competitive prerequisite requirements.
The application will open in August for admission to the nursing program for the following academic year (2021 fall start).
Early Decision: deadline DECEMBER 1st at 5pm
Nursing admissions committee will review only completed files received by the
above date.
Applicants will be notified of their decision via email on December 22nd.
Regular Decision: deadline MARCH 1st at 5pm
Nursing admissions committee will review only complete received by the above
date.
Applicants will be notified of their decision via email on April 4th
PLEASE NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure all course information has been submitted with your nursing application by the deadline in order for your application to be considered complete. Only completed course final grades will be accepted for prerequisite courses, not courses in progress.
Application Process
Apply online at: https://admissions.lockhaven.edu/apply/
- High school students must submit transcripts from high school, including dual enrollment courses.
- Transfer students must submit official transcripts from high school and every college they have attended.
PLEASE NOTE: Acceptance into Lock Haven University does not guarantee acceptance into the nursing program. Admission to the nursing program is a separate process. Applicants for the nursing program are considered on a competitive basis for fall semester start date only.
TEAS INFORMATION
You will need to have a minimum composite score of 65 on the TEAS exam as part of your admission application beginning in academic year 2021-22. You may take the exam once in a calendar year, Jan. 1 – Dec. 31.
The School of Nursing will accept TEAS scores from exams taken at (1) Lock Haven University (2) remotely through ATI; or (3) at another University. If you take the exam remotely or at another University it is your responsibility to have your scores sent to Lock Haven University. To register for the TEAS exam go to https://www.atitesting.com/teas/register.
Starting August 1st, 2020, the exam is offered remotely only, please make sure to review the computer and internet requirements, etc. Information can be found at https://atitesting.com/teas/the-ati-teas-exam-with-proctorio/?_ga=2.1196....
If you have questions about the application requirements or the application process please contact the Admissions Office at 570-484-2027 or admissions@lockhaven.edu
The Associate of Science in Nursing courses consist of liberal arts and selected sciences, as well as nursing courses. Each required course listed on the curriculum worksheet must be taken in the designated sequence as knowledge builds from less complex to more complex. Each nursing course is made up of a theoretical and clinical component.
Topics covered include:
- Foundations of Nursing
- Medical Surgical Nursing
- Maternal Child
- Behavioral Health
- Geriatrics
NCLEX Passage Rate | |
Class of 2019 | 93.14% *Exceeds state and national Average |
Class of 2018 | 89.13% *Exceeds state and national Average |
Class of 2017 | 83.02% *Exceeds state and national Average |

Program Highlights
- Scholarships: From honorariums to full-tuition waivers, scholarships exist to reward your hard work and dedication to the major. Find more information here.
- Accreditation: The ASN Nursing Education Program is accredited by ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.).
- PA State Board Approved: Our ASN program is fully-approved by the PA State Board.
- Facilities: Faculty deliver courses in technology-enhanced classrooms with vast multimedia capabilities. Students can access open computer labs and campus wireless network when using personally-owned devices. Students can request technology resources from Stevenson Library, Media Services.
The Lock Haven University, Associate of Science in Nursing program meets the state educational requirements for the Registered Nurse license in the state of Pennsylvania. Lock Haven University has not determined if the Associate of Science in Nursing program nursing program at Lock Haven University meets the state educational requirements in any other state or any U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia. Contact the state regulatory agency for nursing in any other state for which this information is needed.
The Lock Haven University, Associate of Science in Nursing program meets the state
educational requirements for the Registered Nurse license in the state of Pennsylvania.
Lock Haven University has not determined if the Associate of Science in Nursing program
nursing program at Lock Haven University meets the state educational requirements
in any other state or any U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia. Contact the
state regulatory agency for nursing in any other state for which this information
is needed.
The National Council for State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) has resources that may be
helpful:
1. Nursing Practice Act
2. FAQs regarding the impact of 34 CFR 688.43 on nursing programs