Professional Licensure and Certification Information for Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

The University of North Georgia offers degree programs that meet the educational requirements students need to apply for professional licensure or certification in Georgia. The programs may not meet the education requirements for licensure or certification in other jurisdictions.

Students who plan to pursue professional licensure should contact the program coordinator and appropriate licensing entity for additional information and guidance.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Upon completion of the program, University of North Georgia graduates will have satisfied all educational requirements and be eligible to sit for the NCLEX exam. After passing the NCLEX, graduates can submit credentials to a state nursing board for licensure in the state they intend to legally reside and/or practice.

Licensure requirements are met

Graduates can apply for licensure in any state, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories.

Applicants are encouraged to determine the specific requirements for any jurisdiction, including the state of Georgia, in which they intend to receive a nursing license by contacting their board of nursing.

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

Learn more about NCLEX and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

• NCLEX Exam Process
• Nurse Practice Act: Specific jurisdiction’s rules, by state
• Global Regulatory Atlas

Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

The state of Georgia participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). The NLC allows RNs to apply for one multi-state license with the privilege to practice in other NLC states. You may only hold a compact license if you legally declare residency in a compact state.

• NLC Frequently Asked Questions
• Map of Participating NLC Jurisdictions (PDF)
• New Nursing Graduates & the NLC

The University of North Georgia's nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).