The two-year associate-level nursing program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for positions in the nursing profession. The curriculum is designed to produce highly-trained, technically advanced, competent, and caring individuals who are prepared to practice professional nursing in a variety of health care settings. The purpose of the program is to provide the learner with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitude to practice competently and safely as a beginning nurse generalist in a variety of acute and long-term care settings. The nurse is viewed as a caring, holistic person who possesses critical thinking/problem-solving skills, integrity, accountability, a theoretical knowledge base, refined psychomotor skills, and a commitment to life-long learning. Program graduates receive an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree. Graduates are then eligible to apply and take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Upon successful completion of NCLEX-RN and licensure by the Georgia Board of Nursing, graduates are employable as registered nurses in a variety of settings.
Employment Opportunities
Registered Nurses (RNs) work to promote good health and prevent illness. They educate patients and the public about various medical conditions; treat patients and help in their rehabilitation; and provide advice and emotional support to patients' families. RNs use considerable judgment in providing a wide variety of services. Many registered nurses are general-duty nurses who focus on the overall care of patients. They administer medications under the supervision of doctors and keep records of symptoms and progress. General-duty nurses also supervise licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and nursing aides.
Accreditation
Effective January 11, 2024, the Associate of Science in Nursing program at Ogeechee Technical College located in Statesboro, GA is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on January 11, 2026.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
https://www.acenursing.org/
Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.
Admissions Criteria
Admissions Requirements for the College:
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Associate of Science in Nursing is a competitive admissions program. Please refer to the Competitive Admission Programs page for more information.
Admissions Requirements for the Program Courses (RNSG):
- Must submit a Letter of Interest electronically prior to admission deadline
- Must attend an Associate of Science in Nursing Competitive Admissions Workshop
- Must be 18 years of age prior to the first day of the program classes.
- Must have taken the approved Pre-Admission Exam exam at Ogeechee Technical College within the last 5 years.
- Must complete required courses with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least a 3.0. Coursework older than 5 years will not be included in the GPA calculation.
- Students must complete all required courses with a "C" or better.
- Transfer credits will be used in GPA calculation
Competitive Admission Selection Process:
Admission to the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program at Ogeechee Technical College is competitive and selective. Meeting the admission criteria does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Prospective students must attend a mandatory Competitive Admissions Workshop and submit all required documentation listed below to be considered for admission.
Required Application Materials:
- Completed Letter of Intent for the ASN program
- Official high school transcript
- Official college transcripts from all previously attended institutions
- No Academic Misconduct Violations while at OTC
- Copy of a current Practical Nursing (PN) license, if applicable
- A minimum overall score of 75% on the HESI A2 Entrance Exam (Through December 31, 2025)*
- A minimum overall score of 65% on the TEAS 7 Entrance Exam (Starting January 1, 2026)
* A student with a HESI test score taken from 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025 may have that score considered for competitive admission through 12/31/2026. HESI test scores will not be accepted for admission starting on January 1, 2027.
Once all application materials are received, applicants will be evaluated using a standardized admissions rubric. Selected candidates will be contacted by admissions staff regarding their application status. All applicants are evaluated using a point-based system designed to identify those with the highest potential for academic and clinical success.
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must:
- Complete all prerequisite courses by the published deadline.
- Have a minimum of 3.0 GPA in prerequisite coursework.
- Take the designated Pre-Admission Assessment Exam at Ogeechee Technical College and meet the required score.
Required Prerequisite Courses (minimum 3.0 GPA)
Course
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Credit Hours
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| ENGL 1101 - Composition and Rhetoric |
3
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| PSYC 1101 - Introductory Psychology |
3
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| MATH 1111 - College Algebra (or other degree-level Math) |
3
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| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
3
|
| BIOL 2113 - Anatomy & Physiology I |
3
|
| BIOL 2113L - Anatomy & Physiology I Lab |
1
|
| BIOL 2114 - Anatomy & Physiology II |
3
|
| BIOL 2114L - Anatomy & Physiology II Lab |
1
|
| BIOL 2117 - Introduction to Microbiology |
3
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| BIOL 2117L - Microbiology Lab |
1
|
| General Core Elective Course |
3
|
When the number of qualified applicants exceeds available clinical placements, a point system is used to rank applicants. The following components are used to calculate an applicant’s total score.
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Prerequisite GPA (Weighted at 40%)
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GPA Range
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Points Awarded
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4.0
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40 Points
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|
3.99 - 3.79
|
35 Points
|
|
3.78 - 3.59
|
30 Points
|
|
3.58 - 3.39
|
25 Points
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3.38 - 3.19
|
20 Points
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3.18 - 2.99
|
15 Points
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2.98 - 2.79
|
10 Points
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2.78 - 2.50
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5 Points
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HESI Admission Assessment Score (Weighted at 55%)
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HESI Score
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Points Awarded
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Overall Individual HESI Score X 0.55
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Points Awarded after Calculation
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TEAS Admission Assessment Score (Weighted at 63.46%)
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| Overall Individual TEAS Score X 0.6346 |
Points Awarded after Calculation |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Status (Weighted at 5%) |
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LPN License Status
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Points Awarded
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Active, unencumbered LPN License
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5 Points
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No LPN License
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0 Points
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The Pre-Admission exams are timed, comprehensive assessments that include the following: Vocabulary and General Knowledge, Reading Comprehension, Science, Grammar, Math and Anatomy & Physiology. Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete A&P I and A&P II before attempting the pre-admission exam.
Tiebreakers
Highest weighted Pre-Admission exam score will determine ranking. Note: A TEAS 7 Score of 65% is equal to a 75% HESI A2 exam score. If a tie remains, the cumulative GPA in prerequisite courses will determine ranking.
Nursing Degree Curriculum
The curriculum for the Nursing degree program is designed for the semester system. To graduate, degree-seeking students must earn a minimum of 71 credit hours.
Program Courses
General Education Core (15 Credits)
Area I – Language Arts/Communication (3 Credits)
Area II – Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits)
Area III – Natural Sciences/Mathematics (3 Credits)
Area IV – Humanities/Fine Arts (3 Credits)
Select One
Program-Specific Requirements (3 Credits)
| General Education Core Elective | |
Occupational Courses (56 Credits)
Program Costs
Tuition and Fees
Liability Insurance: Liability Insurance (click to find your program)
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)
Course Supply Fee: Nursing (click to find individual course fees)
*Note: Vaccine requirements pricing above reflect the department of public health services. Failure to complete any of the required vaccinations, PPD test, background check, or drug screen will prevent the student from clinical placement. Clinical clearance and placement is a requirement to begin and complete the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program.
**Fingerprinting is required for the NCLEX-RN Exam and is completed at the end of the program.
Students may be accepted into a clinical rotation even with a criminal background. Completion of the Nursing Program does not guarantee the student will be eligible to test for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) or receive a nursing license. If the student has a criminal background, it is the student’s responsibility to research their own eligibility for licensure. If a student receives a violation of criminal activity during the course of the program, the clinical facility has the right to request an updated background check. Each clinical facility has the right to suspend privileges at any time during the duration of the program.
Students with a criminal background may send correspondence to the Georgia Board of Nursing at the below address:
Secretary of State
Georgia Professional Licensing
Boards Division 237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, Georgia 31217-3858
Clinical Education
Number of Clinical Sites: Varies
General Location of the Clinical Sites: Bulloch, Candler, Chatham, Evans, Effingham, Jenkins and Screven Counties.
Special Requirements of the Clinical Sites
- BLS Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
- 2-Step PPD Test
- Hepatitis B 3-shot series. Students who refuse the Hepatitis B vaccination series must sign a declination form and be aware that clinical sites may refuse to accept them.
- MMR vaccine series (2-shot series) or titer showing immunity.
- Tdap vaccine
- Varicella vaccine (2-shot series) or titer showing immunity
- Influenza vaccine yearly
- Covid vaccine (required for some clinical sites)
- Criminal Background Check
- Urine Drug Screen
- Current Health Insurance
- Physical Health Screening