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.

Academic Programs Nursing Resources Contact

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Nursing in the News

Career fairs offer job opportunities

UNG students will have the opportunity to speak with potential employers this fall at career fairs.

UNG moves up in U.S. News rankings

UNG ranks high for quality and value in the 2024 U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges lists.

Student, grads get research experience

Three UNG graduates and one student took part in an internship this summer with the University of Maryland's Research for Intelligence and Security Challenges Initiative.

UNG has best NCLEX pass rate in Georgia

UNG's Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates had the highest National Council Licensure Examination pass rate in the state from 2019-2022.

First cohort begins accelerated BSN

A partnership between Northeast Georgia Health System and UNG is addressing the nursing shortage through an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

Aetna supports Mental Health First Aid

UNG has received a $100,000 community investment from Aetna Better Health to increase the number of instructors and certify 600 students and 600 community health care professionals in Mental Health First

NGHS provides space for DPT simulation labs

Northeast Georgia Health System has provided UNG Doctor of Physical Therapy students the opportunity for simulated experiences with patient treatment.

Students help hikers on Appalachian Trail

UNG Doctor of Physical Therapy students assisted Appalachian Trail thru-hikers with a day of service held March 4.

Nursing Programs Recognized

UNG's BSN program named in the top 7 Georgia BSN degree programs by NurseJournal.org.
UNG's MS-FNP program named a Best Value Nursing Program for 2019 - 2020 by GraduateNursingEDU.org.

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.