University of North Georgia

The nursing department at the University of North Georgia is led by some of the most creative, qualified, and professional faculty in nursing and other related disciplines. The university itself is committed to providing the best education comprising learning, research, clinical practice, and professional service. 

The university itself is one of the state's largest public universities that has a rich and diverse history of being one of the state's best in terms of nursing education as well. Students here can benefit from a variety of state and federal financial aid sources and institutional scholarships in addition to affordable tuition. The university also has multiple resources available to support clinical practice, research, intellectual inquiry, and creative learning. Some of these resources include high-fidelity simulation labs, rigorous classes, intensive clinical experiences, study abroad, service-learning opportunities, etc.

Undergraduate Programs: The traditional four-year BSN program at the University of North Georgia prepares students to become successful Registered Nurses who can provide quality care in various healthcare settings.

Graduate Programs: University of North Georgia offers an MSN-FNP program for RNs who want to practice as family nurse practitioners. This program can be completed in two years or three years if the students want to continue working while completing their degree. Similarly, there is also an MSN degree with a concentration in Nursing Education, which is delivered online and prepares students to become nurse educators.

For students seeking a terminal degree in nursing, the university offers a DNP degree which provides the students with the option to either complete an area of concentration in nursing education or executive leadership. This program is also delivered online with minimal campus visits.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program is a four-year program for students who want to become registered nurses but have not yet attained their licensure. The rigorous curriculum, practice in simulation labs, and extensive clinical experiences will prepare you to work as a nurse generalist with knowledge and skills to practice in acute care and community settings. By the time you graduate from the program you'll be eligible to sit for the necessary exam (NCLEX) required for those pursuing their license.

RN to BSN The RN to BSN degree is targeted towards people who are already nurses with a desire to obtain their bachelor’s in nursing (BSN). Graduates can expect to use the education from this program for either professional practice as a nurse or work in community settings.

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) The MSN-FNP program has two options: a two-year plan and three-year plan. The latter option allows students to take one class at a time, until their final year of study; it delays the entry into clinical courses by one year--ideal for those who want to continue working fulltime, have other responsibilities, or are in no hurry.

The two-year curriculum has students taking two courses each semester with clinical hours beginning in the fall. Most clinical courses require 120 clinical hours, but this can be difficult for those who work a great deal or have other commitments to their time. In short, the College of Nursing offers many different options for students seeking their BSN or RN to BSN degrees.

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Nurse Educator The University of North Georgia offers a Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Education degree. The Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Education is delivered online, with minimal on-campus visits. This graduate program offers 35 credit hours that prepares students to obtain employment as nurses who teach nursing. Employment settings include colleges and universities, vocational technical schools and hospital education departments, the curriculum supports foundational knowledge for further doctoral education

The nursing school at University of North Georgia is a public institution located in Dahlonega, Georgia. Its nursing programs are accredited by .

Degree types you can earn at University of North Georgia include Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and online formats. The level of nursing programs offered to nursing students include Bachelor Degree, Doctor of Nursing, Master Degree and Post Master's NP Certificate level degrees.

For nursing students in Georgia, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.62% and for BSN programs is 86.83%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is N/A% and for BSN programs is N/A%.

Out of 61 nursing schools in Georgia, the nursing program at University of North Georgia ranks #1 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #61. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 97.23%, giving the University of North Georgia an overall grade of A.

Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for University of North Georgia

• Grade: A
• NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 97.23%
• Georgia State Rank: 1
• National Rank: 61

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