Bachelor in Nursing Practice (Bachelor's)

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Students complete clinical rotations in adult health, maternal and women's health, pediatric and adolescent care, behavioral health, and high acuity settings. They engage in hands-on practice through lab sessions and supervised fieldwork across multiple healthcare environments. The programme integrates theory with real-world nursing responsibilities in diverse patient populations. Students progress through a structured sequence of courses leading to professional licensure eligibility.

The programme requires 120 credits, distributed across general education, nursing core courses, and clinical practicum experiences. Students complete four semesters of clinical courses with associated lab components, culminating in a transition-to-professional-practice course.

Graduates are prepared to work as registered nurses in hospitals, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, and community health settings.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Required documents include official transcripts and a completed application. Additional prerequisites may apply based on the applicant's academic background.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four semesters over two academic years. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 87% of applicants.

Brenau University brings together a Historic Gainesville Campus, Downtown Gainesville Campus, Gainesville East Campus, North Atlanta Campus and online study options. Its Gainesville address places the university in Gainesville, Georgia, while the Norcross location extends its reach toward the Atlanta area. Students can experience a multi-campus structure and choose a learning format that fits their goals and schedules.

More than 145 years of educating students has produced a university organized around four academic colleges: the Jacobs College of Business and Media, Carole Ann Daniel College of Education, College of Fine Arts & Humanities, and Ivester College of Health Sciences. Coursework is career-focused, with small classes and dedicated professors. The university lists a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and its programs include fields such as occupational therapy, dance, education and marketing.

International students should expect a community-oriented study environment where connections with professors are part of the academic experience. Brenau also offers financial aid counseling for undergraduate and graduate students, with guidance on available assistance and college costs. Its flexible campus and online approach may be useful for students comparing in-person study in Georgia with programs that can fit different routines. The university enrolled 2,451 students and conferred 614 degrees during the 2024-2025 academic year.