Nursing Program

The nursing program at Georgia Southwestern State University prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physician's offices. The program focuses on knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Program courses include: administration of medication and treatments, assisting and physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Get more details below including other Georgia colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at GSW, Georgia Southwestern is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission since 1984.

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Georgia Southwestern State University

Also known as GSW, Georgia Southwestern

225 North Ave, Atlanta, GA

Georgia Southwestern State University provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Americus, GA and publically funded. Enrollment at GSW exceeds three thousand annually.

Areas of study available at Georgia Southwestern State University include:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• English Language And Literature
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Most students accepted to GSW earn an SAT score within the range of 890 to 1060, or an ACT score in a range of 17 to 20. Georgia Southwestern State University accepts around 70% of applicants yearly. Of those students admitted, about 48% attended the school. More information on admissions can be found here.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $5,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $15,000 annually. Student housing is available for students and costs approximately $3,800 per year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Georgia Southwestern State University Hurricanes participate in several athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)

To see a full list of programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at gsw.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Georgia Southwestern State University has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).