Program Overview
- Duration: 15 Months
- Tuition: $13,820
- Location: Gainesville, GA
- Application Deadline: Aug 15
- Program Web Page
Guaranteed Clinical Placement. Faster Hire. Real Partner Network.
UNG’s Accelerated BSN is one of a small number of programs in Georgia built from the ground up with a named health system partner — Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS).
That partnership means guaranteed clinical placement, not a waitlist.
Career changers with a prior bachelor’s or graduate degree complete the full BSN in 15 months through a hybrid delivery format on the Gainesville campus.
Rolling acceptance makes the timeline more flexible than programs with a single annual cohort.
ABSN Admission Summary
Admission is selective — applicants must hold a prior bachelor’s or graduate degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA from a regionally accredited institution. That said, a provisional pathway exists for applicants who don’t fully meet criteria, giving borderline candidates a structured on-ramp.
Core requirements:
- Bachelor’s or graduate degree (non-nursing) from a regionally accredited institution
- Minimum 3.0 GPA — post-baccalaureate applicants whose degree is 3+ years old may recalculate GPA using only required science coursework
- HESI A2 Exam: 75% cumulative minimum; 66% minimum per subsection (Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Math, Anatomy & Physiology)
- Exam taken within 12 months of application deadline; maximum two attempts per calendar year with 6+ weeks between attempts
- Grade of C or better in all prerequisite courses
Prerequisite coursework (prior to program start):
- Lab science sequence (chemistry, biology, or physics — two-course series)
- Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II (BIOL 2251K / 2252K)
- Microbiology for Allied Health (BIOL 2260K)
- MATH 1111 or higher
- Elementary Statistics (MATH 1401)
- One social/behavioral science elective: PSYC 1101, PSYC 2103, or SOCI 1101
How to apply:
- Apply to UNG via GA Futures (select “Transfer seeking a second bachelor’s degree,” Spring entry, Gainesville campus, Interdisciplinary Studies with Nursing BS)
- Submit official transcripts from all prior institutions
- Register for and complete the HESI A2 at a UNG Testing Center or Prometric location (UNG ID: 201234)
- Once accepted to the university, complete the ABSNT nursing application through BannerWeb
Information sessions are held the third Wednesday of each month, noon–12:45 p.m. International applicants must provide a NACES or AICE degree equivalency and demonstrate English proficiency via TOEFL, Accuplacer, or completion of ENGL 1101/1102.
Curriculum
The 60-credit hour major spans four consecutive semesters delivered in hybrid format with at least 50% of course time in person. Total program requires 120 hours including Core IMPACTS (42 hours) and Field of Study (18 hours) satisfied by previous degree.
NURS 3602 – Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice (2)
Introduces professional nursing roles, theory, ethics, and legal responsibilities. Students explore health promotion, cultural diversity, and safe medication calculations. The course establishes expectations and outcomes for BSN practice.
NURS 3206 – Foundations of Nursing Practice (6)
Develops essential nursing skills for safe, patient-centered care. Students practice in simulation and clinical settings while building therapeutic nurse–client relationships. Emphasis is placed on safety, compassion, and clinical competence.
NURS 3303 – Cultural and Health Assessment (3)
Focuses on comprehensive health assessment using a culturally responsive approach. Students develop interviewing, physical assessment, and documentation skills. Clinical reasoning and patient-centered communication are emphasized.
NURS 3403 – Principles of Pathophysiology (3)
Examines physiologic and psychiatric disease processes and related clinical manifestations. Students connect altered body functions to assessment findings and care needs. The course supports decision-making in later clinical courses.
NURS 3705 – Nursing Care of the Adult I (5)
Introduces nursing care for adults and older adults across care settings. Students apply evidence-based interventions focused on health promotion and chronic illness management. Team communication and culturally competent care are emphasized.
NURS 3502 – Pharmacology in Nursing (2)
Covers major drug classifications and medication therapy across the lifespan. Students focus on safe administration, monitoring, and patient education. Regulatory, technological, and teamwork considerations are included.
NURS 4303 – Mental Health Nursing (3)
Addresses mental health promotion and treatment across the lifespan. Students learn therapeutic communication and evidence-based interventions. Ethical considerations in mental health care are explored.
NURS 3903 – Evidence-Based Practice and Research Application in Nursing (3)
Teaches students to locate, evaluate, and apply research to clinical practice. Emphasis is placed on critiquing qualitative and quantitative studies. Ethical implications of research use are addressed.
NURS 4405 – Nursing Care of the Adult II (5)
Focuses on complex acute and episodic conditions in adults and older adults. Students analyze clinical data and implement evidence-based interventions. Care planning includes family, cultural, and social considerations.
NURS 3804 – Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family (4)
Covers nursing care during pregnancy, birth, and the perinatal period. Students address physiologic, psychosocial, and cultural needs of families. Evidence-based practice and patient safety are emphasized.
NURS 4804 – Nursing Care of the Pediatric Client (4)
Focuses on family-centered care during childrearing years. Students support normal growth and development and manage common pediatric conditions. Safety, ethics, and evidence-based interventions are integrated.
NURS 4603 – Population Health (3)
Introduces population-focused nursing in community settings. Students study epidemiology, prevention, community assessment, and disaster preparedness. Interventions aim to improve outcomes for groups and populations.
NURS 4707 – Synthesis of Nursing Practice (7)
Integrates program learning to prepare students for entry-level practice. Students apply holistic care across the health–illness continuum. Emphasis is placed on clinical competence, confidence, and patient-centered care.
NURS 3703 – Nursing Leadership, Health Policy, and Ethics (3)
Develops leadership skills for professional nursing practice. Students examine health policy, finance, regulation, and ethical decision-making. The course links leadership actions to patient and system outcomes.
NURS 4702 – Transition to Professional Nursing Practice (2)
Prepares students for the transition into RN practice. Includes NCLEX review and career readiness activities. Emphasis is placed on professional role development and workforce entry.
Electives (5 credits): ABSNT students awarded 5 credit hours of electives from prior bachelor’s degree at time of graduation.
Total Major Credits: 60 hours (55 required + 5 electives)
Additional elective options include courses in global health, service delivery, aging populations, cultural immersion, clinical nutrition, critical care, oncology, substance use disorders, end-of-life care, and other nursing specialties chosen in consultation with advisor.
More curriculum details available on the course catallog page.
Clinicals
Clinical education is guaranteed through Northeast Georgia Health System — a named, institutional partner embedded in the program’s design, not an informal arrangement. This removes the placement uncertainty that affects many ABSN programs and connects graduates directly to a major regional employer.
- Partner network: Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS)
- Placement: Guaranteed for all enrolled students
- Format: Hands-on clinical experiences integrated across all four semesters
- Labs: Simulation and skills lab components included (nursing lab referenced in course structure)
- Hiring advantage: Program materials note that ABSN graduates get hired faster — likely reflecting the NGHS pipeline
Tuition
Estimated total program cost (in-state): ~$13,820
Four semesters at 15 credit hours, billed at $3,455 per semester in-state.
| Status | Per Semester (15 cr.) | 4-Semester Total |
|---|---|---|
In-state | $3,455 | ~$13,820 |
Out-of-state | $11,165 | ~$44,660 |
Out-of-state students with a fully online schedule qualify for in-state rates — but this hybrid program includes on-campus components, so most out-of-state students will pay the higher rate. At under $14,000 total for Georgia residents, this ranks among the most affordable ABSN options in the state.
See the official tuition page for more details: UNG Tuition & Fee Charts
Accreditation
Accreditation status is not explicitly listed in the available program materials — prospective students should confirm directly with UNG’s Department of Nursing. The broader university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), which is one of the recognized accrediting bodies for degree-granting purposes.
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