Welcome to NGCSU's
Bachelor of Science Nursing 
(RN-BSN)

Requirements        Application         Program of Study       Faculty

The purpose of NGCSU's Baccalaureate nursing program is to assist the diploma nurse and/or the associate degree nurse to obtain a baccalaureate degree in nursing. The program prepares the professional nurse generalist to perform five interrelated roles: clinician, leader, educator, researcher and professional.  Building upon competencies held by the student, the program extends her/his knowledge base and scope of practice to allow increased career opportunities, personal and professional satisfaction, and a sound base for graduate education. The program is approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).

The B.S.N. program is designed to coordinate upper division general academic and nursing courses. A total of 57 semester hours of college credit beyond the associate's degree is required. Academic and nursing courses are offered on the North Georgia College & State University campus.  Daytime classes are offered on Wednesdays, sequenced so that students can complete the nursing courses in 3 semesters or 4 semesters.  The length of time required to complete the Baccalaureate nursing program, depends on previous course credits, student preference and availability of faculty.  All graduates of the major must pass the clinical and theory component of Nursing 3510, 4410, and 4600 as well as the Nursing 3330 performance exam with a "C".  All nursing courses are available on-line.  Students must have basic computer skills before enrolling in these courses.

A variety of clinical experiences are selected by the baccalaureate nursing faculty in primary, secondary and tertiary health care settings. These experiences assist the professional nursing student to provide quality care to a variety of clients. Baccalaureate nursing students are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from campus and the clinical setting.

Those Baccalaureate nursing students seeking an Army commission must meet the requirements of the military science courses of the Senior Division Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program established by the Department of the Army. Completion of ROTC basic course, advanced course and advanced camp is required. Students should refer to the Department of Military Science section for courses and requirements.

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