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BECOME A NURSE

IN AS LITTLE AS 16 MONTHS

EARN A DEGREE IN NURSING
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THE MANY REWARDS OF BEING A NURSE

If you desire to help others and have a meaningful career while earning a good living, the nursing profession offers you both.

1,954,000

Number of Additional Nurses Needed by 2029

$89,010

Median pay for an RN in 2023

6%

Projected job growth for nurses from 2022 to 2032

100%

ELMSN Graduate Pass Rate on the 2023 NCLEX-RN Exam

Your Nursing Pathway

We offer multiple pathways to earning a nursing degree.
Select a pathway that fits best for you.

I have some college credits I have an associate degree I have a bachelor’s degree I have a graduate degree

If you have taken college credits and are ready to begin your journey to becoming a nurse, you may qualify for Brenau’s Accelerated Transfer Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

  • If you have completed 60 credits or more, you may meet the minimum education requirement to enroll in the Accelerated Transfer BSN program.
  • If you have completed less than 60 credits, learn more about Brenau’s on-ground Bachelor of Science in Nursing program here.

Program Eligibility

  • Associate degree or equivalent or a bachelor’s degree in another field of study from a regionally accredited college or university.
  • Recommended cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • Successful completion of all required prerequisites
Accelerated Transfer BSN
  • Core Credits: 60
  • Core Program Length: 16 months
Program Overview

If you have earned a non-nursing associate degree and are ready to jumpstart your career in nursing, learn more about Brenau’s Accelerated Transfer Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

Program Eligibility

  • Associate degree or equivalent or a bachelor’s degree in another field of study from a regionally accredited college or university.
  • Recommended cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • Successful completion of all required prerequisites
Accelerated Transfer BSN
  • Core Credits: 60
  • Core Program Length: 16 months
Program Overview

If you have earned a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field and are ready to switch careers, Brenau offers two pathways to earn your nursing degree.

  • Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Entry-Level Master of Science in Nursing

If you have earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing, learn more about Brenau’s post-licensure nursing programs here.

Accelerated BSN
  • Length: 16 months
  • Credits: 60
Program Overview
Entry-Level MSN
  • Length: 20 months
  • Credits: 68
Program Overview

If you have earned a graduate degree in a non-nursing field and are ready to switch careers, Brenau offers two pathways to earn your nursing degree.

  • Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Entry-Level Master of Science in Nursing

If you have earned a graduate degree in nursing, learn more about Brenau’s post-licensure nursing programs here.

Accelerated BSN
  • Length: 16 months
  • Credits: 60
Program Overview
Entry-Level MSN
  • Length: 20 months
  • Credits: 68
Program Overview

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Brenau University’s Mary Inez Grindle School of Nursing believes nursing is a profession of knowledge, service and caring.

NURSING AT BRENAU

The Mary Inez Grindle School of Nursing pre-licensure nursing degree programs offer you a strong foundation for a new career. Both our Accelerated BSN and Entry-Level MSN programs blend coursework covering science, nursing practice, and the human aspects of nursing. Whichever program you choose, you will learn:

FOUNDATIONS

Build knowledge in science and mathematics that is essential for effective health care practice. Courses cover anatomy, physiology, psychology, chemistry, statistics and more.

MAJOR CORE

The core of your education is professional nursing, evidence-based practice, pharmacology and health assessments – everything you’ll need to be successful in your new career.

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

Bridge the gap between theory and practice with hands-on clinical and practicum experience. Brenau University’s nursing programs offer you the opportunity to gain direct experience with women’s health care, geriatric and pediatric populations, community-based nursing and everything in between.

A CAREER THAT’S REWARDING PROFESSIONALLY, PERSONALLY AND FINANCIALLY?
YES, PLEASE!

Get in touch with us today to find out how you can become a nurse.