At A Glance
Associate in Science degree program prepares students to enter the healthcare field as graduate nurses.
At the end of the program, students will be ready to take the National Council Licensure Examination-RN (NCLEX-RN).
The field is growing with job opportunities expected to increase by 25% from 2020 to 2030.
The media salary for nurses is $77,600, which depends on experience and industry.
Available at the Scranton campus.
Welcome to Nursing-Associate Degree
If you enjoy caring for people and being part of a medical team consider enrolling in Lackawanna College’s Nursing Associate of Science degree program. Lackawanna’s program prepares students for the demands and challenges they’ll experience as nurses.
Your Career Starts Here
Over 3 million nurses were hired nationwide in 2022, with Pennsylvania hiring over 130,000 nurses across the state.
Nurses can work in a variety of locations including:
- Hospitals
- Schools
- Private Practices
- Long Term Care Facilities
- Acute Care
- Public Health
- Clinics
- Home Health
- Telehealth
More About the Program
Students will need to learn how they can apply their education to real-life situations. Lackawanna College’s state-of-the-art simulation lab will prepare students to make clinical judgments relating to various levels of stress in healthcare environments. Nursing students will be introduced to simulation in their first semester and it will continue to be included in each nursing clinical course.
At the end of the program, students will be ready to take the National Council Licensure Examination-RN (NCLEX-RN).
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The Course Work
The nursing curriculum combines classroom-based learning with laboratory and clinical experiences. Nursing can be a demanding field, and our program provides students with the skills and education they’ll need to serve their patients.
Students will gain a solid understanding of various health and science subjects, including:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Anatomy
- Pharmacology
- Nursing care
All Lackawanna College curriculum guides can be found on the Portal.
Additional Information
The educational objectives of the Associate in Science in Nursing Program at Lackawanna College is to prepare the nursing student for successfully excelling with the NCLEX-RN and being able to perform within the scope of nursing as defined by the State of Pennsylvania Nursing Practice Act.
Nursing Program Goals
The goal of the Lackawanna College ASN Nursing Program is to prepare nursing students to contribute meaningfully to society through the practice of professional nursing aimed at relieving human suffering, providing competent nursing care, engaging in effective communication, demonstrating patient-education, and seeking educational advancement.
The Lackawanna College ASN Student Handbook is available upon request by contacting nursing@lacakwanna.edu or by calling the Nursing Department at 570-961-6100 Ext 7808.
Nursing Program Pass Rates
Lackawanna College’s Associate of Science in Nursing Degree pass rate for first-time test takers of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) is 100% for 2023. The NCLEX is a nationwide examination for the licensing of nurses in the United States and Canada. According to the NCSBN, the 2023 national average pass rate for first-time test takers with an Associate Degree is 87.75%. Lackawanna College’s Nursing Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing-CNEA and has full approval from the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. This is the most recent data available.
Application Forms
Nursing Program Application (PDF) ASN-Application-Form-Updated-June2022-Revised.pdf
Nursing Program Admissions Requirements (PDF) Admission-Requirements-2023-Revised.pdf
Nursing Reference Form (PDF) Nursing-Reference-Form-Revised82.pdf
Admissions Essay and Writing Sample Essay Rubric (PDF) Admissions-essay-and-writing-sample-essay-rubric-Updated-145.pdf
Important Links and Policies
ASN Program Nursing Student Handbook 2023-2024 (PDF) ASN-Nursing-Student-Handbook-2023-2024.pdf
Accreditation
The Lackawanna College Associate Degree in Nursing Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037. 202-909-2487.