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About the Program
Be the nurse who leads with MGA’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing. At MGA, you’ll do more than learn clinical skills—you’ll grow into a leader who makes a difference in patients’ lives and in the community.
From high-tech simulation labs to clinics and community care settings, you’ll get hands-on training that prepares you to excel in real-world healthcare. Along with studying anatomy, medicine, and mental health, you’ll learn how to advocate for patients and support families.
Graduates step into careers across many areas, including pediatrics, emergency rooms, oncology, labor and delivery, and more. Answer the call to care. Start your journey as an MGA nurse.
Why MGA?
Affordable
As the most affordable state university in Georgia, students at MGA pay on average* $3,041 for a 15-credit-hour semester (that's a full course load).
*Tuition and fees differ for in-state, out-of-state, and international students. Please visit the Tuition page for more information.
Student First
The University is equipped with faculty committed to student success and provides pathways to career, flexible learning options, experiential learning, and resources for student support and engagement. Nearly 70% of MGA alumni work within the state of Georgia with their career-ready skills.
The Department of Nursing has partnered with Piedmont Macon, South East Technological University, and the Centro Clinico y Diagnostico de Atencion Primaria San Jose de Ocoa to ensure that students understand not only their roles in their working environments, but also to be successful in the greater healthcare discipline of their choice.
Accredited
Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the BSN program at 51ԹϺ prepares students to enter the workforce and excel in their nursing careers. To learn more about institution-wide accreditation information, please visit the Accreditation page.
What Can You Do with This Degree?
Graduates of the BSN program at MGA have continued their careers in the following programs and positions:
- Pediatric RN
- NICU Nurse
- Emergency Room RN
- IMCU Nurse
- Oncology RN
- Labor and Delivery RN
*Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/field-of-degree/healthcare-and-related/healthcare-and-related-field-of-degree.htm
Courses
Some of the required courses for this program include:
- PSYC 2103 Introduction to Human Development
- BIOL 2251K Anatomy and Physiology I
- BIOL 2260K Foundations of Microbiology
- NURS 3001 Fundamentals of Nursing (4-9-7)
- NURS 3110 Patho-Pharmacology
- NURS 3111 Concepts of Mental Health Nursing Care (3-6-5)
"The faculty are very encouraging and supportive. You really feel as though they are in your corner, fighting the battle with you to see you succeed."
-Courtney Anderson, Class of 2018