The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN Completion) is an articulation program which offers registered nurses the opportunity to obtain this degree through an RN-BSN Completion Program. The program emphasizes professional development, research, health promotion, community health, and leadership. The program which requires 120 semester hours of credit for graduation includes completion of 61 semester hours of USG core curriculum, 31 semester hours of articulation credit from an accredited associate or diploma program in nursing, 15 semester hours of upper division nursing credit through eCampus courses, and 13 semester hours of upper division nursing credit through GSC courses. Courses required for the RN-BSN completion program are designed using a combination of online (synchronous/asynchronous) instruction and clinical experiences. After admission, students will typically complete the program in three consecutive semesters.
Nursing Program Accreditation and Approval
The Gordon State College Pre-Licensure BSN Nursing Program has full approval by the Georgia Board of Nursing. The BSN program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Information about approval and/or accreditation may be obtained from the following:
Georgia Board of Nursing, 237 Coliseum Drive Macon, GA 31217 (478) 207-2440 Georgia Board of Nursing | Georgia Secretary of State (ga.gov)
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the BSN nursing program is continuing accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at Search ACEN Accredited Nursing Programs (acenursing.com)