Nursing at the College of Coastal Georgia
Nursing at the College of Coastal Georgia offers degrees for those seeking either initial nursing licensure, or nurses looking to advance their career to meet the demands of a competitive workforce.
Depending on student preference, the School of Nursing and Health Sciences offers traditional, pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degrees. Associate degree nurses currently practicing can continue their education towards a Bachelor’s degree in nursing through our RN to BSN program.
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Considering a career in nursing? Whether you’re starting your ASN, pursuing a BSN, or advancing with our RN-BSN, Coastal Georgia gives you the training and experience you need to succeed in nursing.
ASN Program
Coastal Georgia’s ASN program prepares you for a rewarding career as a registered nurse through interactive learning, real clinical experience, and strong community partnerships. With supportive faculty and hands-on training that builds confidence and skill, this program gives you everything you need to feel prepared on day one in the field.
BSN Program
Coastal Georgia’s BSN program fully prepares you for a successful and rewarding start in professional nursing through engaging coursework, hands-on clinical practice, and strong partnerships with leading healthcare providers. You gain the knowledge and confidence to grow as a nurse and pursue advanced study in the field.
RN-BSN Program
The RN to BSN program is a fully online pathway designed for registered nurses who hold an associate degree and want to advance their education by earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This flexible program allows working nurses to deepen their knowledge, gain valuable practical experience, and strengthen their clinical and leadership skills.
Why Coastal?
- Coastal Georgia is ranked one of Georgia’s most affordable colleges.
- Numerous nursing scholarships
- Coastal Georgia students receive varied and valuable clinical experiences through partnerships with more than 40 local and regional clinical facilities.
- Students learn on state-of-the-art hospital-grade equipment and through immersive interdisciplinary simulation.
- Our programs focus on applied learning experiences to develop students’ clinical judgement and critical thinking to optimize success.
Program Success
- The nursing programs at Coastal Georgia have been ranked #1 in the country multiple times in recent years.
- NCLEX National Licensure Exam first-time pass rates higher than state and national average.
- 100% job placement rate within a few months of graduation.
- Coastal students are employed throughout the United States and many countries abroad.
- Strong partnerships lead to increased enrollment and retention.
- Dedicated student success counselor
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College Breaks Ground on $16M Expansion
In June 2025, Coastal Georgia broke ground on the expansion of Miriam and Hugh Nunnally Hall, which houses the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. The expansion features nine simulation rooms, a labor and delivery room with a dedicated infant care center, a medical surgical room, an operation room, and five rooms within an intensive care unit.
Gov. Kemp Appoints Dr. Lydia Watkins to Georgia Board of Nursing
“My journey in nursing has been shaped by the compassion and resilience of both my colleagues and students,” said Dr. Lydia Watkins, Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. “It’s a testament to what the collective efforts of our nursing community can do. Together we will ensure a safe, competent nursing practice where nurses can thrive and feel supported.”
College’s Nursing Programs Earn Continuing Accreditation
“This eight-year continued accreditation is the highest decision that can be presented to a program,” said Dr. Lydia Watkins, Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. “The decision demonstrates the quality of the nursing programs at the College of Coastal Georgia and sets the College up for continued excellence and growth in the nursing department.”
Nurse Camp
Coastal Georgia holds a multi-day interactive Nurse Camp each year in partnership with Southeast Georgia Health System. The camp is designed to introduce high school students to the diverse field of nursing and its various specialties.
College of Coastal Georgia nursing graduates exemplify excellence – emerging as highly-skilled, compassionate professionals who are making an immediate impact in healthcare settings across the region and beyond. Explore some of their stories below!
The Ryan Nursing Scholarship: Creating a Legacy of Giving
Angela Ammons: I Just Wanted to be a Nurse
Cameron Van Horn: On the Journey to Becoming a Nurse
Joey Lane: Finding a Special Niche
Many of the clinical programs offered by the College of Coastal Georgia School of Nursing and Health Sciences require a clinical internship or practicum experience to fulfill degree requirements. Pursuant to the College’s legal agreements, participants in clinical experiences are required to abide by the workplace rules of the clinical site. Sometimes, these rules include vaccinations requirements. As always, the SONHS will continue to make every effort to place students at clinical sites. However, please be aware that we may be unable to locate a site to accept unvaccinated students, which may cause a delay or inability to progress and complete the program of study.