Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing
Program Strengths
- Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
- Combination of face-to-face and online classes/instruction.
- Small classes characterized by caring, holism, critical thinking, and professional commitment.
- Well-qualified faculty.
- Nurse Educator Track:
- One of few programs in Georgia offering 95% online education concentration.
- Classes offered one day per week.
- Full-time or part-time curriculum available.
- Health System Leadership Track:
- Offers Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) option (new role originated by American Academy of Nursing).
- Classes offered one day per week either online or face-to-face.
- Majority of course work offered online.
- State of the art computer and simulation lab.
Special Opportunities
- Individualized clinical experiences designed by student with faculty input
- Opportunity available to collaborate with faculty on research studies and/or teaching projects
- Opportunity to conduct/present evidence-based projects at local, regional and national meetings
- Nurse Educator Track:
- Opportunity to precept with educators from other institutions
- Opportunity to apply for travel money to attend meetings
- Health System Leadership Track:
- Opportunity to precept with nursing leaders/managers/CNOs from various agencies in Georgia
- Opportunity to collaborate with faculty re on-going research projects
- Opportunity to participate in CNL national pilot project
Job Opportunities
- Nurse Educator Track:
- Nurse Educator in ADN/BSN programs
- Staff development
- School nurse
- Health educator
- Health System Leadership Track:
- Nurse leader
- Clinical nurse leader
- Nurse manager
- Quality manager
- Risk manager
- Case manager
- Director of Nursing
Organizations
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
- Phi Kappa Phi
Facilities
- Excellent library resources including the Cochrane Library Data Base.
- Nurse Educator Track:
- Excellent distance education department to facilitate online learning.
- Excellent information technology department.
- Excellent learning resource center offers assistance with graphic design, creating learning projects, posters, etc.
- Health Systems Leadership Track:
- The Center for Teaching and Learning provides various educational offerings, teaching resources and programs to enhance learning.
- The Learning Resource Center (LRC) is available to provide instructional technology assistance.
- The Distance and Distributed Education Center staff and faculty are available to help with online courses.
Faculty Specialties/Interests
- Education
- Pain management
- Women’s health