A Local University is expanding its nursing program to a third campus coming Fall 2025.
The University of North Georgia is expanding the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program to a third campus in Cumming where they will offer the degree for the first time in the fall of 2025.
For the 2025-2026 school year, UNG plans to have 20 students in the nursing program, then plans to expand slightly on an annual basis. This number adds to the roughly 400 traditional BSN students between the Dahlonega and Gainesville campuses and an additional 80 accelerated BSN programs in Gainesville.
"Our community partners have been asking for this for a long time. The Cumming Campus is very excited for us to be there," Dr. Becky Murck, undergraduate program coordinator and assistant professor in the Nursing Department, said. "With Cumming being a commuter campus, the program can be more affordable for students enrolled there. It provides increased accessibility for our students."
The Gruduates of UNG have a 100 percent placement rate, also they had a 96.74 National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) pass rate.
Dr. Rebekah Mildenhall, associate department head and assistant professor of nursing, said UNG's expansion of nursing to Cumming fits with population growth in the area.
"We need to be able to support people's health care needs if these communities are going to be able to thrive as they grow," Mildenhall said. "We are also serving students who live in those areas by providing closer availability of programs."
Suzanne Applegate, simulation coordinator and senior lecturer, said the simulation lab on the Cumming Campus offers cutting-edge technology that provides a safe place to learn nursing skills.
"Working in that space bridges the gap between the classroom and clinicals," Applegate said. "This experience enhances patient safety."
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