Georgia
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
2802 Moore Highway
Tifton, GA 31793
(800) 733-3653
http://www.abac.edu/academics/schools/nursing
Associate of Science in Nursing
The ABAC Associate Degree Registered Nurse program was established in 1962 and has always been a widely respected RN program in the state. The employment rate is 100% and healthcare employers actively seek out ABAC nursing graduates. Nursing, a top major at ABAC, appeals to both traditional and non-traditional students.
Accelerated RN
The nursing program at ABAC prepares registered nurses through two educational tracks. We offer the Generic track which has a traditional design and the One Year Registered Nurse track which is an accelerated bridge program. Both programs earn students an Associate’s Degree in Nursing and qualifies them to take the NCLEX-RN. Students wishing to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing may take core courses here at ABAC through the Transfer track.
Albany State University
504 College Drive
Albany, GA 31705
229.430.4600
http://mycampus.asurams.edu/web/school-nursing/
RN-BSN
The College is among other Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree programs in Georgia that follow the collaborative Georgia RN-BSN Articulation model for Registered Nursing Students.
RN-MSN FNP
The graduate program in nursing at Albany State University is built on the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree. The program is designed to prepare individuals who are highly knowledgeable in advanced clinical nursing, and whose education will enable them to make significant contributions to health care as Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP). The FNP concentration requires 44 semester hours. This area of concentration is designed to be completed within two calendar years.
RN-MSN EDU
The graduate program in nursing at Albany State University is built on the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree. The program is designed to prepare individuals who are highly knowledgeable in advanced clinical nursing, and whose education will enable them to make significant contributions to health care as Nurse Educators (NE). The NE concentration requires 36 semester hours. This area of concentration is designed to be completed within two calendar years.
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Department of Nursing
Ashmore Hall, Room 216
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419
912.344.2575
http://www.armstrong.edu/Health_professions/nursing/nursing_welcome
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree curriculum builds upon a foundation of the arts, sciences, and humanities essential to professional nursing. The BSN curriculum is designed to provide the knowledge base necessary for entry into professional nursing practice. The BSN graduate will be prepared for state board exams and licensure.
LPN-BSN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) may apply for the Advanced Placement Track program. This special track allows LPN/LVN's to obtain a baccalaureate nursing education through challenging clinical courses within the nursing program of study.
RN-BSN
Registered nurses desiring to expand their knowledge and educational credentials may enroll in our Registered Nurse Options program. This program provides the RN student with the option of completing a baccalaureate nursing degree, or completion of the baccalaureate and master's degree.
Athens Technical College
Athens Technical College
800 US Hwy 29 North
Athens, Ga 30601
706-355-5000
http://www.athenstech.edu/catalog/index.cfm?display=programs_of_study&program=32
Associate of Science in Nursing
The Nursing program uses a competitive admission process to select students. Program faculty and the Admissions Office staff designed the process to ensure maximum opportunity for student success in the program and on the NCLEX-RN. The program admits students once per year at the beginning of Fall Semester. Prospective students may gain admission to the college initially as Healthcare Science program students/applicants to Nursing in order to complete any learning support classes and required general education courses.
LPN-RN
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) may be eligible to enroll in an accelerated option that requires a minimum of three semesters to complete the nursing courses. LPNs may apply for the generic nursing program as described in the Nursing section, or they may apply for the accelerated option to bridge into the second year of the nursing curriculum. Interested LPNs should contact the Admissions Office and request information on the accelerated option in addition to the regular admission packet. Accelerated students are admitted each summer semester if space is available. Prospective students may gain admission to the college initially as Healthcare Science program students/applicants to the Nursing Accelerated Option in order to complete any learning support classes and required general education courses. The application deadline for the Nursing Accelerated Option is February 1 of the year the applicant is seeking admission to the program.
Georgia Regents University
Georgia Regents University
Health Sciences Building
987 St. Sebastian Way
Augusta, GA 30912
706-721-2725
http://www.gru.edu/nursing/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Nursing is a profession that is rewarding and challenging. Using research and evidence-based practice, nurses organize and supervise care and provide education and support for individuals and their families. Georgia Regents University’s (GRU) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program builds on the foundation of concepts learned in the humanities, natural, and behavioral sciences. The program provides students the opportunity to apply didactic knowledge in a variety of hands-on and simulated clinical settings, and lays the groundwork for continuing one’s professional education at the graduate level. The BSN graduate will be prepared to provide safe, effective care to individuals across the lifespan at various stages of wellness and illness. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the National Council of Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) offered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
Master of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing with a Major in Family Nurse Practitioner
MSN-DNP
The MSN - DNP track is offered for nurses with a Masters in Nursing, who have a national advanced practice certification as a nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist, nurse midwife, clinical nurse specialist or nurse executive [i.e., Nurse Executive-Advanced (NEA-BC) or Executive Nursing Practice (CENP)]. This track is 40 credit hours and can be completed in full or part time study. Current cohort distance learning sites include: Augusta, Athens, Columbus State University, Albany State University, Clayton State University, Macon State College, Memorial Health University Medical Center, Inc. in Savannah, Valdosta State University, Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, and Ana G. Mendez University System in Puerto Rico to optimize convenience.
Augusta Technical College
3200 Augusta Tech Drive
Augusta, Georgia 30906
706-771-4000
http://www.augustatech.edu/practical_nursing.html
LPN
The Practical Nursing program is designed to prepare students to take the state board examination for licensure as practical nurses, NCLEX-PN. The program prepares graduates to give competent nursing care. This preparation is done through a selected number of academic and occupational courses providing a variety of techniques and materials necessary to assist the student in acquiring the knowledge and skills to give competent care. A variety of clinical experiences is planned so that theory and practice are integrated under the guidance of the clinical instructor. Program graduates receive a practical nursing diploma and have the qualifications of an entry-level practical nurse. The Practical Nursing Program is approved by the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Practical Nurses and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
Clayton State University
Clayton State University
2000 Clayton State Boulevard
Morrow, GA 30260
(678) 466-4000
http://www.clayton.edu/health/nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The basic licensure BSN track is available to recent high school graduates, non-traditional students, current Clayton State students, and transfer students who meet University admission requirements. Graduates are prepared for initial licensure as a Registered Nurse.
RN-BSN
Are you an RN with an associate degree or diploma in nursing who is interested in advancing your nursing career? At Clayton State University you can continue your education while you continue to work. Study at home, but not alone with live on-line classes with faculty and classmates.
Master of Science in Nursing
The curriculum of the MSN is designed to prepare professional registered nurses for APN roles as culturally competent educators and leaders. All students enrolled in the program will be required to take seven graduate core courses consisting of 20 semester credit hours. Additionally, students are required to select a concentration of either nursing education or nursing leadership. Each of these concentrations will consist of 16-18 credit hours. Included in these hours is a variable credit (3-5 hours) thesis or project.
College of Coastal Georgia
One College Drive
Brunswick, GA 31520
912.279.5700
http://www.ccga.edu/Academics/SchoolNursing/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a four-year prelicensure degree program that prepares a nurse generalist for practice and leadership in the role of professional nurse in a variety of health care settings.
RN-BSN
The RN to BSN program is designed to offer registered nurses who already have earned an associate’s degree, the opportunity to earn a baccalaureate degree. The BSN degree enhances the RN’s education through the acquisition of new knowledge and skills, promotes career progression and mobility, and provides the foundation for graduate study in a specialty area of nursing.
Associate of Science in Nursing
The Associate of Science in Nursing curriculum is a 70 semester credit hour program which prepares individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide nursing care to clients and groups of clients throughout the life span in a variety of settings. The purpose of the Associate of Science Nursing Program is to prepare graduates who can successfully enter the practice of professional nursing. Graduates of the ASN-Program are prepared to take the national examination (NCLEX-RN) leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse.
Columbus State University
Columbus State University
4225 University Avenue
Columbus, Georgia 31907
706-507-8800
http://nursing.columbusstate.edu/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The School of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Columbus State University. The BSN degree prepares a nurse generalist with a liberal arts background who focuses upon treating human responses to actual or potential health programs. Graduates are expected to meet the program outcomes to function in entry-level nursing practice positions. After successful completion of required core coursework, students enter nursing courses in the fall of their junior year.
RN-BSN
Columbus State University’s RN to BSN program is completely online, designed for working nurses who want to earn their bachelor’s degree in just one year.
Master of Science in Nursing
The Master of Science in Nursing is an online degree offered cooperatively by Columbus State University and Georgia Southwestern University, both fully accredited institutions in the University System of Georgia. This collaboration allows students to enjoy resources from both schools. The 36-38 hour program prepares professional registered nurses for advanced practice nursing roles as culturally competent educators and leaders.
Columbus Technical College
Columbus Technical College
928 Manchester Expressway
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 649-1800
http://www.columbustech.edu/catalog%20and%20student%20handbook/nursing-rn-degree.htm
Associate of Science in Nursing
The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program is a 72 semester hour program with a bridge option for licensed practical nurses (LPNs). The curriculum is designed to prepare highly educated, technically competent, and caring individuals who are prepared to practice professional nursing in a variety of healthcare settings. Students are required to make a minimum grade of (C) in all courses each term for progression.
LPN-RN
The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program is a 72 semester hour program with a bridge option for licensed practical nurses (LPNs). The curriculum is designed to prepare highly educated, technically competent, and caring individuals who are prepared to practice professional nursing in a variety of healthcare settings. Students are required to make a minimum grade of (C) in all courses each term for progression.
LPN
Aside from academic coursework, as a Practical Nursing student, you will receive extensive clinical experience, supervised in area hospitals by the hospital personnel and Columbus Technical College healthcare professionals. This program prepares you to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing.
Dalton State College
Dalton State
650 College Drive
Dalton, GA 30720
706.272.4436
http://www.daltonstate.edu/nursing/
Associate of Science in Nursing
Dalton State College offers a nursing program leading to the Associate of Science - Nursing Degree. This program provides persons with the knowledge and clinical expertise necessary to give direct nursing care to patients in a variety of settings. Some clinical experiences involve out-of-town travel and may include evening hours. Prospective students should be aware that all clinical sites are tobacco free areas and smoking is prohibited. The program of study includes general education and nursing theory, and provides opportunities to care for patients of all ages.
RN-BSN
The RN-BSN program at Dalton State participates in the Georgia RN-BSN Articulation Plan developed by collaborative efforts of ASN and BSN nursing educators. This new program is currently working toward candidacy for accreditation by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
Darton State College
Darton State College
2400 Gillionville Rd
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 317-6000
http://www.darton.edu/programs/nursing/
Associate of Science in Nursing
Several locations and options to choose from:
http://www.darton.edu/programs/nursing/associates/
RN-BSN
The RN to BSN Completion program is a three semester online/hybrid program planned to expand on the Associate degree curriculum preparing the BSN graduate for roles across the life continuum to include leadership, health promotion, disease prevention, community health, and research. Student attendance will be required for testing and clinical requirements. Graduates of the RN to BSN Completion program will have already successfully completed the NCLEX and obtained state licensure within the first semester of BSN coursework.
Emory University
Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
1520 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30322
404.727.7980
http://www.nursing.emory.edu/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) provides students with a solid foundation for a career as a nurse or graduate education. You can begin your undergraduate education at Oxford College or Emory College of Emory University, or any other accredited institution, and apply to the School of Nursing for entrance your junior year. In the last two years of college, you’ll learn the practice of nursing in clinical and classroom settings. BSN graduates typically go on to work in intensive care, pediatrics, adult acute care, or other practice areas.
BSN Second Degree
For those interested in nursing who hold undergraduate degrees in other majors, there’s the Bachelor of Science in Nursing for Second Degree Students (BSN). Our BSN second degree students have backgrounds in a variety of disciplines.
BSN-MSN
We also have a new program, the Accelerated BSN/MSN program. This new program is designed for students who have completed an undergraduate degree in a field other than nursing and who are seeking a career as an advanced practice nurse. This full time campus–based option will begin each summer term beginning with summer 2010; the BSN portion will run consecutively for four semesters. The MSN portion will commence the fall semester following BSN graduation. The time required to complete the MSN specialty will range from 3-5 semesters of full time course work, depending on the specialty.
Georgia College and State University
School of Nursing
College of Health Sciences
Campus Box 63
Milledgeville, GA 31061
478-445-1076
http://www.gcsu.edu/nursing/index.htm
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The undergraduate nursing program is designed to satisfy the current educational requirements prescribed by the Georgia Board of Nursing. Upon successful completion of this program, the unlicensed graduate is eligible to apply for licensure as a registered professional nurse by examination. Approval for admission to the licensing examination and subsequent licensure of qualified applicants is granted by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
RN-BSN
This program is designed for practicing registered professional nurses holding an associate degree or diploma degree in nursing. Completion of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree will take three semesters (or longer if preferred). This program builds on the knowledge and skills of the practicing nurse following completion of the core curriculum (60 hours).
Master of Science in Nursing
The Family Nurse Practitioner program at the Georgia College School of Nursing prepares students to provide complete, advanced care for the whole family. This master’s option couples theoretical background with evidence-based clinical experiences in a wide variety of community-based practice settings. With unique access to respected Georgia College faculty and resources, you will develop skills in providing health assessment, direct care, and health maintenance promotion information and tools to the entire family. You will learn to approach patient care broadly, in the context of the family’s physical, emotional, mental, and sociocultural systems.
George Highlands College
3175 Cedartown Highway
Rome, GA 30161
706-295-6339
http://www.highlands.edu/site/nursing
Associate of Science in Nursing
Students are admitted to the RN program twice a year. The largest admission is in the fall. A smaller class of 40 students is admitted in the spring. Admission is highly competitive. Applicants are ranked according to an admission score that is based on grades in the core courses, TEAS V scores, and SAT Math and Critical Reading scores. Because the nursing program is a time consuming, challenging program with both theory and clinical components, students are encouraged to complete as many of the general academic requirements as possible prior to beginning the program in order to maximize success. The required nursing courses are nine (9) semester hours each which is the equivalent of 3 general academic courses. It is difficult to schedule additional classes with the nursing courses unless they are at night.
LPN-RN
LPN-RN Bridge - Deadline is March 1st each year. The point of entry for paramedics is Maymester and the point of entry for LPNs is the summer. It is reasonable for LPNs and paramedics to take additional courses with their transition course (NURS 1103 or NURS 1104) prior to beginning the remaining two nursing courses (NURS 2204 and NURS 2205).
Georgia Perimeter College
Multiple Campus Locations:
http://www.gpc.edu/Facilities_and_Services/campuses.php3
http://depts.gpc.edu/~gpcnurs/
Associate of Science in Nursing
The Nursing Program is approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing. Graduates of this program are eligible to take the NCLEX examination for Registered Nurses.
LPN-RN
The Georgia Perimeter College Nursing Department offers an LPN to RN Bridge Program, which upon completion, confers an Associate Degree in Nursing.
Georgia SouthWestern State University
Georgia Southwestern State University
800 Georgia Southwestern State University Drive
Americus, Georgia 31709
(877)871-4594
http://gsw.edu/Academics/Schools-and-Departments/School-of-Nursing/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
All students who wish to enter the School of Nursing Traditional BSN Program must apply and and be accepted at the upper division level. This generally occurs during the second year of full-time study at the University. Students are first enrolled at GSW as Pre-Nursing Students. This allows the student to satisfy the Core curriculum requirements in the first two years of student as well as the required nursing courses necessary for admission into the Traditional BSN Program. Advisors for Pre-Nursing students are faculty of the SON; therefore giving the student a mentor who can help them successfully navigates their Model Program of Study.
Second Degree BSN Program
Students who have a bachelor’s degree or higher in a non-nursing field of study may pursue the 2nd Degree BSN Program track of study. The core and general education requirements met by the first degree are accepted by the University. The U.S. and Georgia History and Constitution Requirements of the University System of Georgia must be met by all accelerated degree students who are admitted to the program prior to the senor year of coursework.
LPN-BSN
All students who wish to enter the School of Nursing LPN/BSN Program track must apply and be accepted at the upper division level. This generally occurs during the second year of full-time study at the University. Students are first enrolled at GSW as Pre-LPN Nursing Students. This allows the student to satisfy the Core curriculum requirements in the first two years of student as well as the required nursing courses necessary for admission into the LPN/BSN Program. Advisors for Pre-Nursing students are faculty of the SON; therefore giving the student a mentor who can help them successfully navigates their Model Program of Study.
Georgia State University
Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 4019
Atlanta, Georgia 30302-4019
404-413-1200
http://nursing.gsu.edu/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The traditional program is for undergraduate students who are seeking a B.S. with a major in nursing. This program is to be completed in three years, after completion of all prerequisite coursework.
ACE BSN Program
The ACE (Achieving the Curriculum Expeditiously) program is for students who have already completed all undergraduate core course work, who want a fast-paced, rigorous course of study. This program is to be completed in 16 months. The ACE option requires a commitment of time totaling approximately 81 hours per week. These hours include classroom, clinical and laboratory time as well as study time. It is strongly recommended by the School of Nursing that students enrolled in this program NOT maintain a full or part time job until after the completion of the program.
RN-BSN
Details at link below:
http://nursing.gsu.edu/737.html
Gordon State College
Nursing and Health Sciences
ASN, LPN-RN: 678. 359. 5197
419 College Drive
Barnesville, GA 30204
http://www.gordonstate.edu/nursing/
Associate of Science in Nursing
For graduation with an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree, these requirements must be completed in accordance with the academic regulations stated in the Gordon College academic catalog and in the Gordon State College Nursing Student Handbook:
1.Complete the prescribed curriculum with a minimum 2.0 grade point average. A minimum grade of "C" (2.0) is required for each core course and for each nursing course in the curriculum.
2.Complete all nursing courses at Gordon and be registered at the College during the semester that all graduation requirements are satisfied.
3.Complete the Constitution and history requirements described in Area E as required by the State of Georgia.
LPN-RN
The Gordon State College LPN-RN program is a 3 semester program that begins in January of each year. The second semester is Fall, and the final semester is the following Spring. There is no Summer semester. Applications are taken during July only of the year PRIOR to the January start date. To be eligible for admission to the LPN-RN Bridge Program, a student must meet the general admission criteria as required for the regular 2-year ASN. In addition, a minimum of ONE YEAR of clinical practice as a licensed LPN is REQUIRED for application.
RN-BSN
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is an articulation program which offers registered nurses the opportunity to obtain this degree through a RN-BSN Completion Program. The program emphasizes professional development, research, health promotion, community health and leadership. The program which requires 122 semester hours of credit for graduation includes completion of 31 semester hours of required upper division nursing courses at Gordon State College. After successful completion of 7 semester hours of the RN-BSN completion program, RN students are eligible for 31 hours of semester credit for previous nursing courses through the Georgia RN-BSN Articulation Plan. Students earn the 60 semester hours of BSN Core Curriculum through transfer credit. Courses in the RN-BSN completion program are designed using a combination of classroom interaction and online instruction. Additionally, two required practicum experiences are completed in the Fall and Spring semesters at times convenient to the student and clinical preceptor. Full time students can complete the curriculum in three semesters which includes one summer semester.
Kennesaw State University
Prillaman Health Science Building
Kennesaw State University
1000 Chastain Road
Kennesaw GA 30144
(770) 499-3211
http://www.kennesaw.edu/chhs/schoolofnursing/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Program offers a generic traditional and accelerated BSN for students who want to become a registered nurse and a bridge RN-BSN completion option for registered nurses with an associate degree or diploma in nursing. The curriculum includes courses in the humanities and the biological and social sciences as well as the theoretical and clinical practice background necessary for the practice of professional nursing.
Accelerated RN
The accelerated program is an abbreviated four-semester program for students who hold baccalaureate degrees* in other disciplines. If you are considering taking the accelerated program, please set up an appointment to talk with the nursing advising center staff to discuss your situation and to determine your ideal course load. This will allow you to effectively plan your smooth progression into the nursing program.
RN-BSN
The Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Program ascribes to the Georgia RN/BSN Articulation Model. Advanced placement is available in the baccalaureate degree program for registered nurses. Successful completion of NURS 3320, Concepts of Nursing, a 3-hour, noncredit degree course, allows you to receive 25 semester hours of sophomore, junior and senior level nursing credits for NURS 3209, 3302, 3313, 3314, 3318 & 4414; and enter the clinical sequence at the senior level. This course can be taken only once. If you are not successful in its completion, no validation credits will be granted and you must complete the sophomore and junior levels of the nursing sequence.
Macon State College
School of Nursing and Health Sciences
100 College Station Drive
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 471-2761
http://www.maconstate.edu/nursing/
Associate of Science in Nursing
The curriculum leading to the Associate of Science in Nursing degree combines nursing and general education courses. Admission to the AS Nursing Program occurs, in the fall semester. The AS program can be completed in two years, but generally students elect to complete all or part of their general education courses prior to admission into the Nursing Program.
RN-BSN
The RN-BSN Completion Program in Nursing adheres to the Georgia RN-BSN Articulation Plan and will allow students to complete a baccalaureate degree in nursing after graduating with a diploma or associate degree in nursing and obtaining licensure as a registered nurse. Registered nurses pursuing the baccalaureate degree will be able to attend classes in Macon while continuing to work in the profession. The RN-BSN Completion Program consists of 60 academic credit hours beyond the associate degree. Students must complete all core courses prior to being admitted to the RN-BSN Completion Program.
Online program also available.
Middle Georgia College
COCHRAN:
1100 Second Street, SE
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-3057
http://www.mgc.edu/academics/Health-Sciences/Nursing/
Associate of Science in Nursing
Middle Georgia College is an excellent place to complete your Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree or complete your pre-nursing degree and transfer to a four year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. The Associate of Science in Nursing degree prepares the individual for eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse.The ASN program at Middle Georgia College is offered in both Cochran and Dublin. Students are admitted to the program each Fall Semester. Students are encouraged to complete as many core requirements as possible prior to entry to the nursing program.
North Georgia College & State University
North Georgia College & State University
82 College Circle
Dahlonega, GA 30597
706.864.1400
http://www.northgeorgia.edu/nursing/
Associate of Science in Nursing
The purpose of the North Georgia Associate of Science in Nursing degree program is to prepare the graduate to function in the five interrelated roles as developed by the Council of Associate Degree programs of the National League for Nursing. In each of these roles, the graduates base their practice on the problem solving process in rural/urban settings, focusing on clients from culturally diverse settings. Graduates of the program are eligible to write the NCLEX-RN Examination for licensure as registered nurses and to accept beginning staff positions in hospitals, long-term health agencies, and community-based facilities. The program, which is approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing (National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Students in the ASN program have the opportunity to obtain a "Concentration in Leadership" by submitting a letter of intent during their first semester in the ASN Program, completing the program of study requirements, maintaining a Leadership Portfolio during the ASN program and submitting the required paperwork prior to graduation. The Leadership Concentration designation will be on the ASN student transcript.
LPN-RN
The ASN program is designed for educational mobility. In recognition of the differences in current knowledge and experience, a career mobility LPN-RN curriculum offers LPNs the opportunity for advanced placement. Students may validate the first two semesters of nursing through the LPN-ASN Articulation Model approved by the University System of Georgia by successful completion of the summer bridge courses before placement in sophomore nursing courses.
BSN
The BSN program is designed to coordinate upper-division general academic and nursing courses. A total of 58 hours of college credit beyond the associate degree is required. Academic and nursing courses are offered on the North Georgia campus and on-line. Three to four semesters are required to complete the baccalaureate nursing program, depending on previous course credits, student preference and availability of faculty. All graduates of the major must pass the clinical component of NURS 4410, and NURS 4600 as well as NURS 3330 performance exam. An accelerated nursing program featuring classes one day per week is available on the North Georgia campus. All classes are also offered on-line. Students are required to have basic computer skills before enrolling for the online courses. Those baccalaureate nursing students seeking an Army commission must meet the requirements of the military science courses of the Senior Division Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program established by the Department of the Army. Completion of ROTC basic course, advanced course, and advanced camp is required. Students should refer to the Department of Military Science section for courses and requirements.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
One Maurice Culberson Drive
Rome, GA 30161
866-983-4682
http://www.gntc.edu/Contribute/Health/ADN/
Associate of Science in Nursing
Georgia Northwestern Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The Associate Degree Nursing Program is fully approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Graduates of the ADN program will be eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. Once the graduate passes this national exam, he or she may be licensed by the board of nursing of the state to which application has been made. When the graduate has been licensed, he or she may practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the state in which the license is granted. The state board of nursing may not issue a license to a graduate who has been convicted of a felony. (Please see specific board of nursing websites for these rules).
The class that graduated in spring of 2008 achieved a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX-RN licensing exam. Selection for entrance into the nursing program is highly competitive. A point system is used based on grades, entrance exam scores, state of residence, and number of core courses completed. Students must have a calculated GPA of 3.0 on the core courses attempted and a score of 75% or higher on each required component of the HESI Admission Assessment Exam.
LPN-Associate of Science in Nursing
The Associate of Science in Nursing degree program has an accelerated track for LPNs who desire to transition to ASN. The LPN to ASN Transition track of the ASN program provides qualified licensed practical nurses the opportunity to advance their formal nursing education to achieve an Associate of Science in Nursing degree and qualify to take the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The program builds on the previous education and experience of the LPN providing an accelerated track for completion of the degree requirements. Entrance Date: Beginning of any semester for pre-occupational curriculum, summer semester of odd-numbered years for occupational curriculum.
Note: The Associate Degree Nursing Program requires that all pre-occupational courses are completed prior to selection into the transition track. There are other program specific requirements. Please contact the Associate Degree Nursing Program for additional information.
Paine College
Paine College
1235 Fifteenth Street
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 821-8200
http://www.paine.edu/nursing
Pre-Nursing Partnership program
Paine College offers the Pre-Nursing Program that leads to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). This program offers students a way to begin at Paine College and continue their studies at the International University of Nursing (IUON), St. Kitts as part of a unique, flexible, and collaborative education experience. Students begin their coursework at Paine College, continue their coursework at IUON and complete the requirements for the BSN degree at an accredited United States or Canadian partnership school. Students must complete 41 pre-requisite credit hours at Paine College with at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA). Students continue their studies at IUON for three or four semesters depending on the requirements of the partner school, and complete the BSN degree at an accredited United States or Canadian IUON partner school. Students who have successfully completed the BSN program and have graduated from an accredited United States or Canadian partner school are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) examination. Passing scores on the NCLEX-RN examination are required for practice as a licensed Registered Nurse.
Piedmont College
Piedmont College
165 Central Ave
30535 and 595 Prince Ave
Athens, Georgia 30601
(706) 776-0116
http://www.piedmont.edu/pc/index.php/school-of-nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The School of Nursing offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree for students preparing for initial licensure and for Registered Nurses with either an Associate’s degree in nursing or a diploma in nursing who wish to complete the BSN. The program will prepare students in both the art and the science of nursing. Nursing faculty in the School are well qualified and have many years of both teaching and clinical experience. Each demonstrates exceptional classroom skills and a high level of competency in their clinical area of expertise.
LPN-BSN
This program is designed to facilitate career mobility for Licenced Practical Nurses (LPNs) to advance in their careers to become baccalaureate-prepared registered nurses (RNs). The program provides a foundation in the liberal arts and the biological, social, and behavioral sciences. It includes a clinical practice component that gives students the opportunity to apply their nursing theory and skills in multiple health care settings. All students have the opportunity to work with underserved populations as a part of their clinical practice. All required nursing courses must be completed within four years. Graduates of the BSN program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Successful completion of this exam is required to practice as a professional registered nurse.
RN-BSN
For Registered Nurses wishing to obtain the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, the program of study is three and one half semesters in length following completion of all General Education requirements required of the nursing major and admission to the School of Nursing. The Georgia RN-BSN Articulation Model is used to facilitate progression through the program. The Registered Nurse wishing to take advantage of this educational opportunity must meet the criteria outlined in the Articulation Model as well as the requirements of the School of Nursing and Piedmont College. Professional nursing courses are scheduled one day each week in order to allow the RN student to work, if desired. Practicums in Community Health and Leadership and Management are arranged with approved preceptors in appropriate clinical sites at times convenient to both the RN student and the preceptor.
Savannah Technical College
Multiple Campus Locations:
http://www.savannahtech.edu/cwo/Contact_Us
404-679-4500
http://www.savannahtech.edu/cwo/Allied_Health/Practical_Nursing
LPN
The Practical Nursing program is designed to prepare students to write the NCLEX-PN for licensure as practical nurses. The program prepares graduates to give competent nursing care. This is done through a selected number of academic and occupational courses providing a variety of techniques and materials necessary to assist the student in acquiring the needed knowledge and skills to give competent care. A variety of clinical experiences are planned so that theory and practice are integrated under the guidance of the clinical instructor. Program graduates receive a practical nursing diploma and have the qualifications of an entry-level practical nurse.
South Georgia College
South Georgia College
100 West College Park Dr
Douglas, GA 31533
912.260.4200
http://www.sgc.edu/academics/academic_divisions/nursing/
Associate of Science in Nursing
Welcome from the School of Nursing at South Georgia State College. Our 72-semester credit hour program prepares students to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. Successful completion entitles one to practice nursing and use the title, Registered Nurse (RN).
LPN-RN
An LPN-RN bridge program is available to students possessing a current Georgia LPN license and meeting all admission requirements for the Division of Nursing.
Thomas University
Thomas University
1501 Millpond Road
Thomasville, Georgia 31792
(800) 538-9784
http://www.thomasu.edu/Content/Default/28/279/0/nursing/bsn-nursing-programs-in-georgia---college-for-nursing-in-georgia---thomas-university.html
RN-BSN
• Designed to be completed in just 15 months while working full-time as a Registered Nurse
• Individual attention to students to facilitate professional growth
• Hybrid courses that provide both online and valuable face-to-face interaction with faculty
• Classes meet face-to-face for just ONE HALF-DAY PER MONTH for the entire program (some classes are available online)
• Faculty with current, relevant expertise in nursing practice are committed to students’ learning
• A diverse population of nurses who bring their unique, "real world" nursing experiences and knowledge to the classroom.
• Strong collaboration and partnerships with regional health care providers to facilitate clinical experiences that are relevant and completed at times convenient to the student and clinical preceptor
• Easy online access to full library services and reference material
• Convenience - classes are held in a variety of locations easily accessible to students in Southwest Georgia and North Florida
• Numerous scholarships, grants, and "service-cancellable loans" available to Registered Nurses enrolled in the RN-BSN Program
RN-MSN
• Designed to be completed in just 2.5 years while working full-time as a Registered Nurse
• Students will have the option of concentrating in Nursing Education or Administration
• Classes meet face-to-face for just ONE HALF-DAY PER MONTH for the entire program (some classes are available online) and students can progress on a full-time or part-time basis
• Hybrid courses that provide both online and valuable face-to-face interaction with faculty
• Classes are small enough to allow instructor/student individual attention for professional growth
• Faculty with current, relevant expertise in nursing practice, administration, and education are committed to students’ learning
• A diverse population of nurses who bring unique, "real world" experiences and knowledge to the classroom
• Strong collaboration and partnerships with regional health care providers to facilitate clinical experiences that are relevant to a Registered Nurse student and completed at times convenient to the student and clinical preceptor
• Easy online access to full library services, reference materials, and support services
• Numerous scholarships, grants, and "service-cancellable loans" available to Registered Nurses enrolled in the RN-MSN program
MSN
• Designed to be completed in less than 2 years (just 20 months) while working full-time as a Registered Nurse
• Classes are small enough to allow instructor/student individual attention for professional growth
• Hybrid courses that provide both online and valuable face-to-face interaction with faculty
• Classes meet face-to-face for just ONE HALF-DAY PER MONTH for the entire program
• Faculty who are committed to students’ learning with current, relevant expertise in nursing practice
• A diverse population of nurses who bring unique, "real world" experiences and knowledge to the classroom
• Strong collaboration and partnerships with regional health care providers to facilitate clinical experiences that are relevant to a Registered Nurse student
• Easy online access to full library services and reference material
• Numerous scholarships, grants, and "service-cancellable loans" available to Registered Nurses enrolled in the MSN program
Valdosta State University
S. Walter Martin Hall
1300 N.Patterson St
Valdosta, Georgia 31698
229-333-5959
http://www.valdosta.edu/colleges/nursing/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Students pursuing a B.S.N. degree with a major in nursing are required to complete the University Core Curriculum prior to admission to the College of Nursing. Current VSU pre-nursing students are encouraged to work closely with their advisors to ensure timely progression through the core curriculum. Transfer students should contact the College of Nursing as soon as possible for advisement regarding completion of core curriculum and readiness for admission.
Accelerated BSN
Students who have a bachelor’s degree or higher in a non-nursing field of study may pursue the Accelerated BSN Program for Second Degree Students (SDS) track of study. Valdosta State University students desiring admission to the College of Nursing may submit an application after completing a minimum of 45 hours in the Core Curriculum, including at least 4 of the 5 required sciences Applications for this program are due December 1st each year.
MSN
The College of Nursing offers the Master of Science in Nursing degree (M.S.N) for nurses seeking advanced preparation, as well as the RN to MSN Pathway for registered nurses who wish to advance their education to the graduate-level. The M.S.N. program builds upon the baccalaureate nursing education and prepares nurses for specialized clinical roles. Beginning Fall 2011, the M.S.N. program introduced its third track: Clinical Nurse Leader. M.S.N. Students select one clinical track and one functional role for their studies in the program.