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RN Programs in Georgia

For someone who has a passion for caring for others and a naturally selfless attitude, registered nursing may be the perfect career. Many students choose to go through RN programs in Georgia because of the vast array of options the state has to offer.

With so many RN programs in Georgia to choose from, it may be a struggle to pick the right one. Some schools will only offer an associate's level degree, but others will go as high as a master's. More education does lead to more expenses upfront, but it could significantly improve an individual pay in the end.

Becoming an RN by Examination in Georgia

A graduate of a traditional nursing education program can become an RN by examination if he or she:

Submits a completed application with the appropriate fee
Completes the information and forms needed to submit the results of a fingerprint record check
Submits any additional information requested by the board to establish eligibility

A graduate of a non-traditional nursing education program can become an RN by examination if he or she:

Submits a completed application with the appropriate fee
Completes the information and forms needed to submit the results of a fingerprint record check
Submits any additional information requested by the board to establish eligibility

Becoming an RN by Endorsement in Georgia

In order to become an RN by endorsement, an individual must:

Have graduated from a state-approved RN program

Have passed the NCLEX, an earlier series of the NCLEX, or licensing examinations administered by the Board of Nursing of another state or territory of the US before 1951, as long as the scores qualified the nurse to become licensed
Be currently licensed as an RN in another NCLEX-RN jurisdiction
Have the boards of his or her original and current licensure submit verification to the Georgia Board of Nursing
Submit a completed application and pay the required fee

Renewing a License

If an individual wants to renew his or her RN license in Georgia, he or she must:

Complete and submit the renewal application

Submit the required fee

Additional Resources

http://rules.sos.state.ga.us/pages/GEORGIA_BOARD_OF_NURSING/index.html

On-Campus & Online RN Schools

The Best RN Schools in Georgia

By offering the most complete directory of nursing schools, NurseGroups.com helps Georgia residents find the best local RN programs, as well as the best online RN schools whose accreditation is accepted by the Georgia Board of Nursing.

Why Online RN Classes?

Being a registered nurse is a great career. But many working adults who want to become an registered nurse have an extremely busy schedule - balancing a full-time job, family commitments and other personal responsibilities. The traditional classroom setting offered by most local nursing schools doesn't offer the same flexibility as taking their RN classes online.

Online nursing programs allow each student to fit their education into his or her already busy schedule. Online students can participate in discussion forums and take exams when it's convenient for them. RN nursing students can access their virtual classroom 24 hours per day / seven days per week.

Also, taking RN courses online saves students even more time, as online students don't need to commute to school. Online schools enable busy people to get an RN degree, without interfering with their current professional and personal life.

Georgia RN Resources on NurseGroups.com

Georgia State Board of Licensed Practical Nurses
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217-3858
Phone: (478) 207-1640
Fax: (478) 207-1633

Georgia Board of Nursing
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217-3858
Phone: (478) 207-1640
Fax: (478) 207-1660

Georgia Nurses Association

Georgia Division of Public Health

Other GA Schools with RN Programs

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 2802 Moore Highway Tifton, Georgia 31793	Albany State University 504 College Drive Albany, Georgia 31705
Armstrong Atlantic State University 11935 Abercorn Street Savannah, Georgia 31419	Athens Technical College 800 US Hwy 29 North Athens, Georgia 30601
Augusta State University 2500 Walton Way Augusta, Georgia 30904	Bainbridge College 2500 East Shotwell Street Bainbridge, Georgia 39819
Brenau University 1866 Southern Lane Gainesville, Georgia 30033	Clayton State University 2000 Clayton State Boulevard Morrow, Georgia 30260
Coastal Georgia Community College One College Drive Brunswick, Georgia 31520	Columbus State University 4225 University Avenue Columbus, Georgia 31907
Columbus Technical College 928 Manchester Expressway Columbus, Georgia 31904	Dalton State College 650 College Drive Dalton, Georgia 30720
Darton College 2400 Gillionville Rd. Albany, Georgia 31707	Emory University 1520 Clifton Road NE Atlanta, Georgia 30322
Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University 3001 Mercer University Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30341	Georgia College & State University 231 W. Hancock St. Milledgeville, Georgia 31061
Georgia Highlands College 3175 Cedartown Hwy., SE Rome, Georgia 30161	Georgia Northwestern Technical College 265 Bicentennial Trail Rock Spring, Georgia 30739
Georgia Perimeter College 555 North Indian Creek Drive Clarkston, Georgia 30021	Georgia Regents University 1120 15th Street Augusta, Georgia 30912
Georgia Southern University 1332 Southern Drive Statesboro, Georgia 30458	Georgia Southwestern University 800 Wheatley Street Americus, Georgia 31709
Georgia State University 33 Gilmer St SE # 200 Atlanta, Georgia 30303	Gordon College 419 College Drive Barnesville, Georgia 30204
Kennesaw State University 1000 Chastain Road NW Kennesaw, Georgia 30144	Lagrange College 601 Broad Street Lagrange, Georgia 30240
Macon State College 100 College Station Drive Macon, Georgia 31206	Middle Georgia College 1100 Second Street SE Cochran, Georgia 31014
North Georgia College & State University 82 College Circle Dahlonega, Georgia 30597	Piedmont College 165 Central Avenue Demorest, Georgia 30535

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