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.

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Gilman awards nine students with scholarships to study abroad

9 earn Gilmans to study abroad

Nine UNG students received a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, which provides up to $5,000 to help underrepresented students study abroad. The grant also provides up to $8,000 to critical language

Faculty move into new buildings on Gainesville Campus

Sounds of equipment being unloaded and boxes being opened and unpacked echoed through the renovated and repurposed Health Sciences Building on UNG's Gainesville Campus as a handful of departments relocate

About 100 UNG students, faculty and staff vaccinated for COVID-19

University of North Georgia (UNG) President Bonita Jacobs was among the 54 students, faculty and staff to receive the COVID-19 vaccination Jan. 21 on UNG's Dahlonega Campus. One day earlier, 55 were vaccinated

Fall commencement full of firsts for graduates

On Dec. 5, some 594 UNG students walked across the stage of the Convocation Center as part of the fall 2020 commencement experience, including many who became the first in their family to earn a degree.

Eight nontraditional students receive scholarships from Women of UNG

In fall 2020, Renee Clement and seven other University of North Georgia students were awarded the Women's Educational Scholarships, which are funded by the Women of UNG.

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.