Nursing Department
At UNG, you will have the opportunity to draw upon some of the most creative, qualified, and professional faculty in nursing and other related disciplines. In harmony with the university’s mission, our faculty is committed to excellence in teaching, research, clinical practice, and professional service. The resources available to you both on campus and at affiliated health care agencies support clinical practice, research, intellectual inquiry, and creative learning.
Associate Degree(s) in Core Curriculum with pathway courses
Pathway | Catalog | Campus |
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Clinical Health Sciences Pathway (A.S.) | G O |
The campus designation code indicates that the degree can be completed on that campus or online, as indicated.
*Degree requires visits to multiple campuses and/or online courses.

Bachelor’s Degrees may be started on any campus and can only be completed in Dahlonega or Gainesville (coded below).
Bachelor's Degree Title | Catalog | Campus |
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Nursing (BSN) | D G | |
Nursing (RN to BSN) |
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The campus designation code indicates that the degree can be completed on that campus or online, as indicated.
*Degree requires visits to multiple campuses and/or online courses.

Graduate programs at UNG have different admission requirements, application deadlines and tuition rates. Select a program name or its catalog listing to learn more about UNG’s graduate offerings. Contact Graduate Admissions if you have questions regarding the application process.
The campus designation code indicates that the degree can be completed on that campus or online, as indicated.
*Degree requires visits to multiple campuses and/or online courses.

Graduate programs at UNG have different admission requirements, application deadlines and tuition rates. Select a program name or its catalog listing to learn more about UNG’s graduate offerings. Contact Graduate Admissions if you have questions regarding the application process.
Program Name | Catalog | Campus |
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Nurse Executive Leader Certificate |
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Post-Master's Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner | D | |
Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing Education |
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The campus designation code indicates that the degree can be completed on that campus or online, as indicated.
*Degree requires visits to multiple campuses and/or online courses.

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Fall commencement full of firsts for graduates
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Eight nontraditional students receive scholarships from Women of UNG
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Announcements
Nursing Programs Recognized
- UNG's BSN program named in the top 7 Georgia BSN degree programs by NurseJournal.org.
- UNG's RN-BSN program named a Best Online RN to BSN Program for 2018 - 2019 by AC Online.
- UNG's MS-FNP program named a Best Value Nursing Program for 2019 - 2020 by GraduateNursingEDU.org.
Admission Requirements
Undergraduate Requirements
Undergraduate students who wish to apply should have a minimum 3.0 GPA and pass the entrance exam.
Graduate Requirements
Graduate students should see their specific graduate nursing program of interest for admission requirements.
Internships
Our department is continuously seeking internship opportunities for students who are interested in health informatics, clinical research and the medically underserved.
Service Learning
Students are engaged in a variety of service learning opportunities in the North Georgia area which include opportunities at community health centers, K-12 learning centers, as well as meeting the needs of refugees and immigrants.
Education Abroad Opportunities
The University of North Georgia has many Education abroad opportunities. Currently, our students travel to Bolivia, Dominican Republic and Uganda providing medical care to hundreds yearly.
Public Notice of Upcoming Accreditation Review Visit by the ACEN
The University of North Georgia wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for accreditation of its Doctor of Nursing Practice (initial) and Master of Science in Nursing (continuing) programs by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). You are invited to share your comments about the programs with the accreditation team at a virtual meeting scheduled on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 4:20 p.m.
To join the virtual meeting, or to attend in person, please email Tina Cannon in the Department of Nursing at tina.cannon@ung.edu for instructions. Those electing to attend in person must RSVP to ensure proper social distancing can be maintained in accordance with CDC guidelines and campus policy.