The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program is for students who want to become a registered nurse. Through rigorous classes, practice in our simulation labs, and intensive clinical experiences, you'll be prepared to be a nurse generalist with knowledge and skills to practice in acute and community settings.
Upon graduation, you will be eligible to take the national licensure exam (NCLEX-RN) required for practice as a professional registered nurse.
The Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing Track is designed for students who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree. The curriculum includes a combination of general education and nursing courses that will prepare students for practice as a professional registered nurse.
Traditional
4 Year Degree
Application Deadlines
Fall - January 15
Spring - June 15
The Accelerated (or Second Degree) Bachelor of Science in Nursing Track is designed for students who have already earned a bachelor’s or master’s degree in an area other than nursing who want to become a registered nurse.
15 Months
to complete your degree
Application Deadlines
August 15, 2023
UNG’s BSN program is highly competitive and only applicants that meet all requirements will be reviewed.
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
All coursework attempts will be used for GPA calculations.
Admission is competitive and is based on GPA and HESI score ranking. The average GPA for the fall 2022 cohort was 3.62 and the accepted applicant average HESI score was 87.10%.
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
Metric | BSN | RN-BSN |
---|---|---|
Performance on NCLEX | 93.61% (three-year average) | N/A |
Program Completion | 87.50% | 81% |
Job Placement | 98% | 97% |
Members of our fraternities, sororities, and gender-inclusive organizations find friendship in community service & leadership.
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.
From state-of-the art workout facilities, to over 35 different intramural sports, there are lots of ways to stay fit at UNG.
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
Where Our Students Found Jobs
Where Our Students Have Gone to Grad School
The undergraduate nursing programs at the University of North Georgia is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the undergraduate nursing program is continuing accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program.