University of North Georgia - UNG
Bachelor of Science in NursingDEGREE TYPE
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 22,318 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* estimated costs for international students based on 15 credit hours per semester. it also depends on the credit hours
Key Summary
Introduction
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 the 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.
Two Tracks Offered
Traditional Track
The Traditional Track is designed for students who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree.
Accelerated Track
The Accelerated Track is designed for students who have already earned a bachelor’s or master’s degree in an area other than nursing.
Accelerated track is available only for those who have a baccalaureate or master’s degree from a college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.00
Duration
- Traditional Track: 4 Years
- Accelerated Track: 15 Months
Admissions
Curriculum
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program curricula were developed based on the 2021 AACN Essentials for Bachelor’s Education in Nursing, National League for Nursing (NLN) competencies, and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies. Essential to nursing and teaching practices for all programs is a strong ethical foundation.
This foundation is supported by the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics, UNG mission and values, and the UNG Academic Integrity Principles and Policies. The BSN-prepared graduate will be a lifelong learner who will be able to apply the ANA Code of Ethics to their practice, be culturally sensitive in all their activities, and incorporate competencies expected of their role performance.
Traditional Track
Junior Year / Semester 1
- NURS 3602 Intro to Professional Nursing: 2 hours
- NURS 3206 Found Nursing Practice: 6 hours
- NURS 3303 Cultural and Health Assessment: 3 hours
- NURS 3403 Pathophysiology: 3 hours
Junior Year / Semester 2
- NURS 3705 Adult Health I: 5 hours
- NURS 4405 Adult Health II: 5 hours
- NURS 3502 Pharmacology: 2 hours
- Nursing Elective: 2-3 hours
Summer - Nursing Elective - 2-3 hours if not already taken. Nursing Elective credits must total at least 5 hours
Senior Year / Semester 3
- NURS 3903 EBP & Res Based Appl in Nsg: 3 hours
- NURS 4303 Mental Health: 3 hours
- NURS 3804 Childbearing Family: 4 hours
- NURS 4804 Pediatrics: 4 hours
- Total: 14 hours
Senior Year / Semester 4
- NURS 4603 Population Hlth: 3 hours
- NURS 4707 Synthesis Practice: 7 hours
- NURS 3703 Leadership, Policy, & Ethics: 3 hours
- NURS 4702 Transition to Practice: 2 hours
- Total: 15 hours
Accelerated Track
Junior Year / Semester 1
- NURS 3602 Intro to Professional Nursing: 2 hours
- NURS 3206 Found Nursing Practice: 6 hours
- NURS 3303 Cultural and Health Assessment: 3 hours
- NURS 3403 Pathophysiology: 3 hours
Junior Year / Semester 2
- NURS 3705 Adult Health I: 5 hours
- NURS 3502 Pharmacology: 2 hours
- NURS 4303 Mental Health Nursing: 3 hours
Rankings
Ranked #18 in Top Public Universities in the South, Forbes 2022 & Ranked #5 Top University in Georgia
- Named a 2021-2022 College of Distinction
- One of the best public regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report
- Named one of the nation’s ‘Best Value Colleges’ by Forbes Magazine, 2019
- Over 1,200 scholarships are awarded to students each year
- 83 countries represented in student body
Program Outcome
BSN End of Program Student Learning Outcomes (EPSLO)
Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, the graduate will be able to:
- Knowledge for Nursing Practice: Integrate and apply knowledge from nursing practice and other disciplines.
- Person-Centred Care: Integrate holistic, person-centred nursing care to patients and/or important others
- Population Health: Engage in intra- and inter-professional teams within the community to foster the improvement of equitable population health outcomes.
- Scholarship for the Nursing Discipline: Demonstrate scholarship for nursing practice through synthesis, translation, application, and dissemination of nursing knowledge to improve health outcomes.
- Quality and Safety Systems-Based Practice: Integrate quality and safety system-based practices to improve health outcomes for individuals and diverse populations.
- Interprofessional Partnerships: Collaborate with an interprofessional team, patients, families, and communities to enhance healthcare outcomes.
- Informatics and Healthcare Technologies: Utilize informatics and healthcare technologies to identify needs and use the nursing process through the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data to focus on improvements in healthcare outcomes.
- Personal, Professional, and Leadership Development: Demonstrate leadership through competent, ethical practice and collaborative involvement in professional development and healthcare advocacy initiatives.
Career Opportunities
Where Can a BSN Lead You?
UNG BSN students receive training in various clinical settings across North Georgia and the metro Atlanta area, including hospitals, outpatient centres, 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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