Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in nursing. The 2009-2010 Catalog contains information and regulations pertaining to programs offered by Georgia Baptist College of Nursing. Read more about the change in our curriculum. All nursing courses are on the Cecil B. Day Campus in Atlanta, Georgia.
The undergraduate program is comprised of two tracks, both culminating in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and preparing graduates to continue their education at the master's level. Which track a student pursues is determined by her or his previous academic preparation. All undergraduate students are able to utilize a variety of agencies for clinical experiences.
The undergraduate program consists of the BSN prelicensure track and is suited for prelicensure students who are not yet recognized nurses and who are pursuing initial professional nursing education. Satisfactory completion of the generic track entitles the graduate to take the National Council Licensure EXamination for RNs (NCLEX-RN) and, with a successful exam score, become a registered nurse  prepared for general practice in hospitals, community agencies, and other health care environments. More
The RN-BSN advanced track is for registered nurses who have graduated from an accredited associate degree or diploma nursing program, who have successfully completed the National Council Licensure Exam for RNs (NCLEX-RN), and who are currently licensed to practice nursing in the state of Georgia.
The MSN program is for registered nurses who have graduated from an accredited baccalaureate nursing program, are currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse in Georgia, and have a minimum of one year work experience as a registered nurse. The MSN program offers two areas of concentration. Graduate students may select either (1) nursing education or (2) acute/critical care clinical nurse specialist. A student may also choose a "dual" major (both areas).
The PhD in Nursing program combines the flexibility of online and onsite instruction. This rigorous program prepares nurses at the Ph.D. level to educate the next generation of nurses and assume leadership positions in administrative, research, clinical and entrepreneurial settings. Students will be able to tailor their coursework and individualize their research to focus on one of three areas of concentration: ethics, clinical scholarship, or education.
The nurse educator certificate courses are for nurses who have earned a master's in nursing degree and are now seeking specific coursework to prepare for the role of nurse educator in an academic setting. Nurses working toward a Nurse Educator Certificate enter as non-degree post graduate students. Candidates for the certificate may complete course and clinical work in as little as a single semester and a summer session, or they may take up to two years to complete their studies.
The College of Nursing utilizes various settings for clinical experiences, including Atlanta area hospitals and community-based facilities. The College is committed to providing quality education in both theory and clinical areas.
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