Like quite a few other states, Georgia has an RN shortage that is expected to worsen in the near future. If you are an LPN who wants to expand your professional opportunities, consider joining the ranks of more than 65,000 working RNs in Georgia.
Georgia RNs have quite a few employment opportunities and earn roughly $61,000 per year, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Atlanta area has one of the highest levels of employment for RNs in the U.S. According to a report by the University System of Georgia, about 58 percent of RNs in the state work in hospitals.
LPN to RN programs around the state are making it easier than ever for LPNs to enter the workforce as RNs. LPN to ADN programs are more common, but some four-year colleges offer LPN to BSN options. You can usually get help paying for your tuition - many employers (hospitals in particular) offer tuition reimbursement, and information about scholarships can be found at the Georgia Nurses Foundation website. All colleges offer advice about obtaining federal loans and grants. For more information about being an RN, check out the Georgia Nurses Association and the Georgia Association of Nursing Students.
Some LPN to RN programs to consider:
Armstrong Atlantic State University (Savannah, GA). AASU offers an attractive campus close to the beach. Through testing, LPNs can receive credit for up to 22 credits of their BSN program.
Augusta State University (Augusta, GA). ASU interrupted academic studies to operate as a hospital for wounded soldiers during the Civil War. Their LPN to ADN program is a joint effort with St. Joseph Hospital and was specifically created to meet the community's need for RNs.
Columbus Technical College (Columbus, GA). LPN to ADN candidates can train in CTC's new 78,000 square-foot health sciences center. LPNs must have work experience to be considered for advanced placement.
Listed below are all of the nationally accredited LPN to RN programs with campus locations in Georgia.
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (Tifton, GA)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: One Year LPN to RN Bridge Program
Accreditation: NLNAC accredited
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Armstrong Atlantic State University (Savannah, GA)
Program Types: LPN to BSN
Program Name: Advanced Placement Track (APT) - Baccalaureate Nursing LPN/LVN to BSN
Accreditation: CCNE accredited
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Athens Technical College (Athens, GA)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: LPN Nursing (ADN) Accelerated Option
Accreditation: NLNAC accredited
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Augusta State University (Augusta, GA)
Program Types: LPN to BSN
Program Name: LPN TO BSN
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Columbus Technical College (Columbus, GA)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: LPN-ADN Bridge Program
Accreditation: NLNAC accredited
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Dalton State College (Dalton, GA)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: LPN to RN Option
Accreditation: NLNAC accredited
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Georgia Highlands College (Rome, GA)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: LPN-RN Bridge
Accreditation: NLNAC accredited
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Georgia Northwestern Technical College (Rome, GA)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: LPN to ADN Transition
Accreditation: NLNAC accredited
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Georgia Perimeter College (Clarkston, GA)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: LPN to RN Bridge Program
Accreditation: NLNAC accredited
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Georgia Southern University (Statesboro, GA)
Program Types: LPN to BSN
Program Name: LPN-BSN Program
Accreditation: CCNE accredited
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Georgia Southwestern State University (Americus, GA)
Program Types: LPN to BSN
Program Name: LPN/BSN Program track
Accreditation: NLNAC accredited
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Gordon College (Barnesville, GA)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: LPN TO RN ACCELERATED PROGRAM
Accreditation: NLNAC accredited
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North Georgia College & State University (Dahlonega, GA)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: LPN/RN Bridge Program
Accreditation: NLNAC accredited
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Piedmont College (Demorest, GA)
Program Types: LPN to BSN
Program Name: LPN to BSN Bridge (with North Georgia Technical College)
Accreditation: NLNAC accredited
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South Georgia College (Douglas, GA)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: LPN-RN bridge program
Accreditation: NLNAC accredited
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Southwest Georgia Technical College (Thomasville, GA)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: Associate Degree Nursing (LPN-ADN Bridge option)
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