I'm considering a career in nursing and want to stay in Georgia for college. What are the top nursing schools in the state? Any personal experiences or feedback would be great too!
Several institutions in Georgia are known for excellent nursing programs. It's great that you're committed to finding a good fit for your studies.
1. Emory University's Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing is consistently ranked among the top nursing schools in the country. The school offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and students can work in a variety of clinical settings throughout the Atlanta area for hands-on experience.
2. Georgia State University's Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions offers a BSN, as well as a Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) pathway for students who are already registered nurses.
3. University of Georgia's (UGA) College of Public Health has an extremely solid undergraduate program in Health Promotion and Behavior which could be a great pre-nursing pathway. While it does not have a designated undergraduate nursing program, UGA offers a pre-nursing pathway which prepares students for entry into their desired nursing program later.
4. Georgia Southern University's School of Nursing houses a traditional BSN, an RN-BSN pathway, and a L.P.N. to BSN pathway.
While I can't provide personal experiences, these programs have reputations for excellent faculty, thorough curriculum, and numerous opportunities for practical clinical experience. When searching for the right fit, you may want to consider factors such as class size, hands-on experience opportunities, course offerings, faculty expertise, and graduate success rates. Good luck on your journey into nursing!
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