American Samoa Community College

Nursing Programs Offered

ADN Program Details

Graduates of this program will be able to take the National Council Licensure Examination - Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) and are prepared to fill positions as Registered Nurses in hospitals, public health, industrial areas, and private clinics. Graduates will also be eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs off-island and on-line.

Special admission requirements for the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ADN) program are based on the following:

-Successful completion of prerequisites for the PN and RN programs with a grade of "C" or better
-Grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher
-Successfully passing the National Council for Licensure Examination - PN (NCLEX-PN)
-Acceptance into the AND-RN program by the Nursing Program Advisory Committee.

LPN Program Details

This program is designed to prepare students with entry level competencies as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN_ and function as a member of the health care team under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or physician.

Special admission requirements for the Practical Nursing Program include:

-Completion of all prerequisites with a grade of "C" or better
-Grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher
-Acceptance into the program by the Nursing Program Advisory Committee.