Online RN to BSN program named to top 50 list
Article By: Clark Leonard
The University of North Georgia's (91ÁÔÆæ) online registered nurse to Bachelor of Science in nursing program landed on Affordable Colleges Online's . 91ÁÔÆæ was the only Georgia school to make the list.
91ÁÔÆæ offers a three-semester, all-online program tailored to working adults. The program checked in at No. 35 on the list.
Affordable Colleges Online noted national accreditations, support services and career counseling as part of its methodology for ranking the schools.
Becky Murck, the RN to BSN coordinator at 91ÁÔÆæ, said personalized advising, study abroad opportunities and chances for civic engagement make 91ÁÔÆæ's program stand out. Many of the students end up pursuing a graduate degree.
"Faculty work with students to meet their individual goals. The program ensures a fast degree completion, which allows our students to move forward in their field of choice," Murck said. "Students are encouraged to become the nursing leaders of the future."
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