Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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.

Degree Type

Bachelor of Science

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.

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

98% of graduates pass the NCLEX their first time

State-of-the-Art Simulation Center

Study abroad service-learning opportunities

Two Tracks Offered

The Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing Track is designed for students who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree. 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.

The curriculum in both tracks include a combination of general education and nursing courses that will prepare students for practice as a professional registered nurse.

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

Traditional

4 Year Degree

Application Deadlines

Fall - January 15
Spring 2023 - June 15

Campus Availability:

Gainesville Campus
Dahlonega Campus

Accelerated Track
Have a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university

Earned grade point average of 3.0 or higher

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

Completion of the following prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or higher:

College Algebra or higher

Chemistry I & II with lab

Anatomy & Physiology I & II with lab

Microbiology with lab

Elementary Statistics

One of the following: Intro to Psychology,
Sociology or Human Growth & Development

All required science courses must be taken within five years of the application deadline

15 Months

to complete your degree

Application Deadlines

Spring 2024 - August 31, 2023

Campus Availability:

Gainesville Campus

Supplemental & Additional Information
Academic Renewal

Traditional track students who do not meet the minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 may be eligible for Academic Renewal. Review UNG's Academic Renewal policy online. 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 3.0 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, 2022 – January 15, 2023 for application deadline January 15, 2023.

Spring application cycle: June 15

Example: Must be taken between June 16, 2021 – June 15, 2022 for application deadline June 15, 2022.

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 2120K – A&P I, BIOL 2130K – A&P II, BIOL 2500/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.

Thursday, October 6, 2022, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Virtually - Zoom

Thursday, November 15, 2022, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Virtually - Zoom

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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.

Student Achievement Data

2021 Program Outcomes
Metric	BSN	RN-BSN
Performance on NCLEX	97.16% (three-year average)	N/A
Program Completion	83.93%	81%
Job Placement	100%	97%

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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Sign-up for an adventure trip, rent camping equipment, or climb to new heights on the Pine Valley Ropes Course.

Outdoor Pursuits

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From state-of-the art workout facilities, to over 35 different intramural sports, there are lots of ways to stay fit at UNG.

Campus Recreation & Wellness

Feed Your Wanderlust

Travel and work toward your degree at the same time. There's a fun study abroad program for any major on almost any continent.

Study Abroad

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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Accreditation

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.

Nursing (BSN)

Degree Type

Experience the Nursing Major

Two Tracks Offered

Requirements

What The Traditional Journey Could Look Like

Your First Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Student Achievement Data

Define Your Own College Experience

Have a New Adventure

Stay Active & Well

Feed Your Wanderlust

Where Can a BSN Lead You?

Start Your Journey

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