BSN program ranked fourth in Georgia
Article By: Clark Leonard
The University of North Georgia's (91ÁÔÆæ) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program recently ranked No. 4 in Georgia and third among public universities on the 2021 RN Careers list of the best nursing schools in Georgia.
91ÁÔÆæ graduates have a 97.6% National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) pass rate, and the BSN program also has a more than 92.5% graduation rate.
91ÁÔÆæ's BSN program builds on a foundation of two years of liberal arts and sciences as prerequisites followed by immersion in two years of nursing coursework. The program prepares professional nurses to be nurse generalists with the knowledge and skills to practice in acute and community settings.
"Our program provides rigorous coursework paired with clinical experiences that prepare our students for their jobs upon graduation. We consistently score in the top 10% on NCLEX and have close to 100% job placement upon graduation," Dr. Becky Murck, BSN program coordinator, said. "We are proud of the way our nursing faculty, who serve in the field, invest in these future nurses and provide the support they need to be successful."
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91ÁÔÆæ's College of Health Sciences & Professions has officially changed its name to the College of Health & Wellness.
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Nursing and counseling students at 91ÁÔÆæ had a chance to participate in a trauma-informed care simulation this summer at 91ÁÔÆæ's Cumming Campus.
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91ÁÔÆæ held a ribbon-cutting July 30 to celebrate the opening of David E. Ralston Hall at 91ÁÔÆæ's Blue Ridge Campus. The expansion is named for the former Georgia speaker of the House.
Alumnus leads in Army Nurse Corps
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