GCSU graduate nursing programs now allow simultaneous doctorate

At Georgia College & State University, those with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing can now receive training as an Advanced Practice Nurse while simultaneously obtaining their Doctor of Nursing Practice. 

To take advantage of the new program, students seeking graduate studies in nursing should complete the graduate application process before March 15. 

“As the state’s designated liberal arts university, this program of study provides a unique blend of essential clinical principles and prepares students to meet the unique challenges of healthcare in underserved communities,” said Dr. Josie Doss, director of the School of Nursing. “This program option further demonstrates our commitment to cultivating the next generation of nurse-leaders, who are positioned to promote positive change in the dynamic and ever-changing healthcare environment.”

The application process has two steps, and admission to Georgia College must be granted before application to the School of Nursing is available. In addition, acceptance to Georgia College does not guarantee admission to nursing programs. 

The three-year program allows those with a BSN to seek training as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner while simultaneously obtaining a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at Georgia College.