Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Two Tracks Offered

Traditional Track

The Traditional Track is designed for students who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree.

Traditional

4 Year Degree

Application Deadlines

Fall - January 15
Spring - August 15

Campus Availability:

Gainesville Campus
Dahlonega Campus

Traditional Track Requirements
Earned grade point average of 3.0 or higher

All coursework attempts will be used for GPA calculations

Completion of the Health Educations Systems Inc. (HESI) Admission Assessment (A2) Exam with a minimum score of 75%

Completion of a minimum of 35 credit hours with a grade of “C” or higher

35 minimum hours must include:

12 hours of required science

6 hours of English

3 hours of required Math (MATH 1111 or higher)

Applicants must complete all remaining core courses with a grade of "C" or higher

All program requirements must be complete prior to the start of the BSN program

Steps for Applying to BSN (PDF)

Accelerated Track

The Accelerated Track is designed for students who have already earned a bachelor’s or master’s degree in an area other than nursing.

15 Months

to complete your degree

Application Deadlines

November 1, 2023

Campus Availability:

Gainesville Campus

Accelerated Track Requirements
Must have a baccalaureate or master’s degree from a college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.00. Degree must have been awarded from a college or university accredited by one of the following commissions: Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC), Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), or WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

Post-baccalaureate students who do not have a minimum GPA of 3.00 and whose degree was awarded more than three years prior to the application deadline, may take or repeat all 20 hours of required Area D and F sciences and Math (MATH 1111) by the application deadline. Once complete, a new program admissions GPA will be calculated using only required science coursework.

Students are considered core complete (Areas A-F); however, they must complete the following program prerequisite requirements with a course grade of C or better prior to beginning the program:).

Math 1111 or higher

Chemistry Sequence: CHEM 1151/L and CHEM 1152/L or CHEM 1211/L & CHEM 1212/L

BIOL 2251K - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

BIOL 2252K - Human Anatomy and Physiology II

BIOL 2260K - Microbiology for Allied Health Professions

MATH 1401 - Elementary Statistics

Choose one:

PSYC 1101 - Introduction to Psychology

PSYC 2103 - Human Growth & Development

SOCI 1101 - Introduction to Sociology

Science courses must have been completed within five years of application.

Students must complete Health Educations Systems Inc. (HESI) Admission Assessment (A2) Exam with a minimum score of 75%.

Steps for Applying to ABSNT

Nursing Requirements

Academic Renewal

Traditional track students who do not meet the minimum GPA requirement of 3.00 may be eligible for Academic Renewal.

Review UNG's Academic Renewal policy - Students approved for academic renewal may take or repeat all 20 hours of required Area D and F sciences and Math (MATH 1111) by the application deadline. Once complete, a new program admissions GPA will be calculated using only required science coursework.

Post-baccalaureate students who do not have a minimum GPA of 3.00 and whose degree was awarded more than three years prior to the application deadline, may take or repeat all 20 hours of required Area D and F sciences and Math (MATH 1111) by the application deadline. Once complete, a new program admissions GPA will be calculated using only required science coursework.

Health Education Systems. Inc. (HESI) Admission Assessment (A2) Exam
Students must complete HESI with a minimum cumulative score of 75%

HESI A2 testing criteria update: as of January 16, 2022, built-in calculators will be permitted

Create an evolve account to register for the HESI

Students must register for the HESI exam at one of the UNG Testing Centers or at a Prometric Testing Center using 201234 as UNG's ID number.

Our Testing Center has instructions on how to register for HESI and test dates

UNG nursing department requires students to be tested on the following sections of HESI:

Anatomy & Physiology, Math (personal calculators not permitted), Reading Comprehension, and Vocabulary

Must have a minimum score of 66% or higher in each section

Exam must be taken within twelve months prior to the application deadline and may only be taken twice per year from the time of the first exam.

Must be six or more weeks between exam dates

Deadline for HESI exam:

Fall application cycle: January 15

Example: Must be taken between January 16, 2023 – January 15, 2024 for application deadline January 15, 2024

Spring application cycle: August 15

Example: Must be taken between August 16, 2022 – August 15, 2023 for application deadline August 15, 2023.

Program Course Requirements
Applicants must complete required core courses and major requirements prior to the start of the program.

Area D: CHEM 1151/L/CHEM 1152/L or CHEM 1211/L/CHEM 1212/L sequence

Area F: BIOL 2251K – A&P I, BIOL 2252K – A&P II, BIOL 2260/L - Microbiology, MATH 1401 - Statistics, One Guided Elective: PSYC 1101, or SOCI 1101, or PSYC 2103 (recommended)

All required sciences must be completed within the previous 5 years, from the term of application. Expired science courses will not be accepted and will need to be repeated.

Transferring into the BSN Program from Outside UNG
Transfer students must apply to the university and be unconditionally accepted, prior to applying to the BSN program.

UNG must receive your completed application for admission and all supporting documents prior to the deadline.

All transfer students are required to attend a transfer student orientation after acceptance.

Due to the high volume of pre-nursing student inquiries, we are not able to meet individually with students until they are enrolled.

We ask that transfer students register online and participate in one of the following virtual BSN Information Sessions.

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - 3:00 pm -4:00pm - Virtually - Zoom

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 - 3:00 pm -4:00 pm - Virtually - Zoom

Apply Now! Request for Information for Traditional Track Request for Information for Accelerated Track

Experience the Nursing Major

UNG's Department of Nursing gives you the opportunity to draw upon some of the most creative, qualified, and professional faculty in nursing. The resources available to you both on campus and at affiliated health care agencies support your clinical practice, research, intellectual inquiry, and creative learning.

98% of graduates pass the NCLEX their first time

100% Job Placement

State-of-the-Art Simulation Center

Study abroad service-learning opportunities

What The Traditional Journey Could Look Like

Your First Year

You'll start to find your place on campus and begin your core classes in English, math, science, history and chemistry.

Attend one of our nursing advisement and info sessions to learn about applying to the nursing program.

Sophomore Year

You'll finish up your prerequisite core courses.

This will be the year you apply to the BSN program. Admission is competitive and is based on your GPA and HESI test score.

Junior Year

Once you've been accepted into the program, you'll celebrate by buying your official UNG Nursing scrubs and lab kit.

You'll learn the fundamentals of nursing practice, including health assessment, pathophysiology and pharmacology

Senior Year

You'll study specialized topics in nursing, including obstetrics, pediatrics, mental health and population health.

As you prepare to graduate from UNG, you'll also be preparing to take the NCLEX exam to earn your professional licensure.

Plan of Study Tuition & Fees FAQs BSN Student Handbook (PDF)

Student Achievement Data

2022 Program Outcomes
Metric	BSN
Performance on NCLEX	93.61% (three-year average)
Program Completion	87.50%
Job Placement	98%

Define Your Own College Experience

College life isn't just about academics. It's about the relationships you make, the experiences you have, and the new things you can discover not just about yourself, but about the world around you. UNG provides many opportunities on each campus and beyond to help you explore your interests and find new passions.

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Take control of your personal finances. Attend budgeting workshops, make a financial action plan or connect with a money mentor.

Financial Wellbeing

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We're all different, and we encourage & empower you to be you. We provide a safe space to celebrate and to learn from each other.

Multicultural Student Affairs

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Members of our fraternities, sororities, and gender-inclusive organizations find friendship in community service & leadership.

Fraternity & Sorority Life

Where Can a BSN Lead You?

UNG BSN students receive training in a variety of clinical settings across North Georgia and the metro Atlanta area, including hospitals, outpatient centers, assisted living and long-term care facilities, community clinics, and other settings where nurses practice.

Where Our Students Have Interned

Northeast Georgia Health System
Children's Health Care of Atlanta
Northside Hospitals
US Army

Where Our Students Found Jobs

Northeast Georgia Health System
Emory Healthcare
Piedmont Healthcare
WellStar Health system
US Army

Where Our Students Have Gone to Grad School

UNG
Mercer University
Georgia State University
Vanderbilt University
Kennesaw State University

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Nursing (BSN)

Degree Type

Two Tracks Offered

Traditional Track

Accelerated Track

Nursing Requirements

Experience the Nursing Major

What The Traditional Journey Could Look Like

Your First Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Student Achievement Data

Define Your Own College Experience

Make Your Money Count

Where All Are Welcome

Find Friends for Life

Where Can a BSN Lead You?

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