 Georgia State University Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing P.O. Box 4019 Atlanta, GA 30302-4019 |
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Georgia State UniversityLocated at the heart of downtown Atlanta, Georgia State is one of the country's leading urban research universities. Georgia State continues to attract and retain outstanding faculty and administrative personnel who are well respected in their fields. We offer a challenging intellectual environment with 52 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in more than 250 fields of study. Opportunities for involvement in innovative research projects and life enhancing community service abound on our campus. Table of Contents
The School of NursingBack to topSince 1968, the School of Nursing has been a national leader in community-focused curriculum. Students are exposed to a variety of health care settings and have the opportunity to hone their skills in hospitals, clinics, and community centers during required clinical rotations. The School of Nursing program accommodates both the entry-level nursing student and the working professional seeking additional education. The School of Nursing is nationally known for innovative, emancipatory and caring programs that foster the development of transformational practitioners, leaders and scholars in health and health care.
BS in Nursing ProgramBack to topAcceptance to the School of Nursing is determined in the spring for fall semester enrollment in nursing courses. To be considered for admission, the applicant must have been accepted to GSU, designated nursing as the major area of study, taken the entrance exam, and fulfilled other academic prerequisites. Accelerated Bachelor of Science in NursingBack to topThis program graduates nurses in four semesters instead of the usual six following completion of all pre-professional core course work. This allows Georgia State University to make a significant impact on the critical nursing shortage in Georgia. A strong college-level science background is required for admission but not a baccalaureate degree. The program is expected to attract people considering a career change. Admissions standards will be stricter and students are discouraged from outside employment while enrolled.
RN-to-BS in Nursing ProgramBack to topThe undergraduate Nursing program at Georgia State University has a special program for advance placement of Registered Nurses. The goal of the advanced placement for Registered Nurses is to streamline baccalaureate nursing requirements by giving these nurses credit for previous educational and clinical experiences. Admission requirements are similar to those of the BS in Nursing Program. Master's ProgramBack to topThe master's program in nursing is open to registered nurses who wish to continue their education by obtaining an advanced degree. There are two admission options: RNs with a baccalaureate degree in nursing and RNs prepared at the associate or diploma level who have had outstanding practice experience and professional involvements. RNs who do not have a baccalaureate degree in nursing must complete additional undergraduate coursework as prerequisites to master's coursework. The determination of required undergraduate coursework is based on an evaluation of each applicant's past academic work and on current undergraduate requirements for the baccalaureate in nursing program. A Master of Science designed to prepare nurses for a variety of advanced practice roles with these specialty areas:
RN-to-MS Bridge ProgramBack to topInformation sessions are held monthly for RNs holding either an associate degree or diploma in nursing. The two hour session covers admission requirements to the graduate program in nursing, review of the required preliminary coursework, as well as the opportunity to have individual transcripts reviewed. RNs entering this program must complete additional undergraduate coursework as prerequisites to master's coursework. Post-Master's CertificatesBack to topThe Post-Master's Certificate program is designed to provide an avenue for registered nurses with masters' degrees in another nursing specialty area to obtain a certificate in a different nursing specialty. Post-Master's certificates are offered in the following specialties/roles: Adult Health-CNS/NP, Child Health-CNS/PNP, Family Nurse Practitioner, Perinatal-CNS/Women's Health NP, and Psychiatric/Mental Health-CNS. Doctor of Philosophy ProgramBack to topThe Ph.D. program prepares nurse scholars and researchers to make tangible and socially relevant contributions both to the profession and to the larger society. It is centered around developing and maintaining an active, dialogical learning community, one in which faculty and students are viewed as co-learners and which embraces communities of professionals and the larger society. InformationIf you are interested in this school and would like to find out more, please Request Information from Georgia State University.
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