How to Get Your Associates of Nursing Degree in Georgia
The Georgia Board of Nursing oversees the construction of rules and regulations governing nursing practice, education and licensing qualifications. The agency also provides potential nursing student applicants with a list of approved two- and four- year nursing schools. In order to receive an associate's of nursing degree, students must enroll in a nursing program and successfully pass all required coursework and examinations.
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Make a list of your personal preferences for nursing schools and select a program that matches your schedule and needs. Consider factors such as course offerings, class size, scheduling options, tuition costs and proximity to your home or job. Refer to this list when comparing different schools and nursing programs.
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Access the Georgia Board of Nursing's official website and click "Approved Nursing Schools in Georgia" under the "Questions and Other Information" heading. This resource provides a list of two and four-year colleges in Georgia offering nursing degrees. It's easy to distinguish schools offering an associate's degree in nursing on the Georgia Board of Nursing's website. Look for schools with an "X" under the AD (Associate's degree) column. Contact each school and request to speak with a nursing instructor or academic adviser to gather more information about the program. Select the school that best matches your goals, needs and budget.
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Submit an official application, a personal essay or statement of intent, copies of all high school and college transcripts, SAT scores and any admission or application fees. Some nursing schools require students to successfully pass all criminal background checks and drug screening exams before applying to the nursing program. In addition, some colleges also request physical and dental exams for nursing applicants to assess the student's overall health.
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Complete all academic coursework. Depending on the individual nursing program, most students complete core classes in humanities and fine arts, social sciences, human anatomy and physiology and medical terminology. Some programs allow students to complete core coursework while simultaneously completing nursing-specific courses, such as nursing practice and techniques, while others require students to successfully take and pass core classes before advancing to nursing curriculum classes. Some schools also require students to pass a comprehensive examination after completing courses. Once these tasks are mastered, an associate's degree in nursing will be awarded.
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Tips & Warnings
Once you receive your associate's of nursing degree, you can submit an application to the Georgia Board of Nursing to register for the NCLEX-RN licensing exam.
Some schools may require students to complete prerequisite coursework in math and science and even an admissions pre-examination before applying to nursing programs. Consult with an academic adviser or the dean of nursing for more information.
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