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Registered nurses, also called RNs, provide patient care by administering medications, monitoring the health of patients and providing assistance during recovery. They also educate patients and their family members on medical conditions and home care treatments. Specialty can determine where an RN works. Most registered nurses work with patients in hospitals, but some work in nursing care facilities, government agencies and educational services.
Registered Nursing Schools in Georgia
You can become a registered nurse by earning an associate degree (ADN) or diploma in nursing; however, those who obtain a bachelor of science degree in nursing (BSN), or higher, tend to have more responsibilities and see more opportunities for advancement. Those who already hold a bachelor's degree in another field and are interested in switching to a career in nursing may also enroll in an accelerated BSN program, which usually lasts 12 to 18 months. Registered nursing programs provide both classroom education and hands-on clinical experience. Registered nursing programs typically offer courses in health law and ethics, emergency medicine, anatomy, behavioral sciences and human physiology. Whether online or in a traditional classroom, RN schools in Georgia can help you earn your nursing degree or diploma. All states and the District of Columbia require that registered nursing students graduate from an approved program as well as pass a licensing examination (NCLEX-RN). Depending on your state, other requirements may be necessary. Registered nursing schools in Georgia can provide the education and training you need to become an RN.
Registered Nursing Salaries in Georgia
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects RNs to see excellent job growth between 2008 and 2018, adding some 581,000 new jobs. Registered nurses held approximately 2.6 million jobs in 2008, making them the largest healthcare occupation. There are more than 65,000 RNs in Georgia. According to data from May 2009, RNs in Georgia earned an hourly median wage of $29.14, or $60,610 per year. Although there are opportunities throughout the state, RNs in Georgia tend to migrate towards the Atlanta metropolitan area, Chattanooga area and Augusta area, where employment is most concentrated.
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Schools for Registered Nurses in Georgia are listed below.
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University of Phoenix
Alpharetta, Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Duluth, Marietta, McDonough, Sandy Springs, Savannah
Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.
| School | Locations | Degrees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Phoenix Online | Online | Bachelor, Master | |
| Walden University | Online | Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate | |
| Grand Canyon University | Online | Bachelor, Master | |
| South University | Online | Bachelor | |
| Kaplan University Online | Online | Bachelor, Master | |
| Colorado Technical University Online | Online | Bachelor | |
| American Sentinel University | Online | Bachelor, Master | |
| Concord Law School | Online | Bachelor |
The map below shows job statistics for the career type by metro area, for Georgia. A table below the map shows job popularity and salaries across the state.
Listed below are metro areas ranked by the popularity of jobs for Registered Nurses relative to the population of the city, as of 2008. Salary data was obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
A Relative Popularity of 1.0 means that the city has an average number of the particular job, for its population, compared to the rest of the US. Higher numbers mean proportionally more jobs of that type.| Metro Area | Jobs | Salary (2008) | Relative Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
GEORGIA | |||
| Rome | 1,220 | $57,490 | 2 |
| Macon | 3,350 | $59,640 | 1.8 |
| Augusta | 5,500 | $61,240 | 1.4 |
| Albany | 1,440 | $49,940 | 1.4 |
| Athens | 1,800 | $56,000 | 1.3 |
| Savannah | 3,630 | $68,790 | 1.3 |
| Gainesville | 1,500 | $59,350 | 1.2 |
| Brunswick | 850 | $54,360 | 1.2 |
| Valdosta | 1,070 | $52,480 | 1.1 |
| Columbus | 2,100 | $58,690 | 1 |
| Hinesville | 190 | 1 | |
| Atlanta | 33,050 | $61,770 | 0.7 |
| Dalton | 670 | $52,050 | 0.5 |
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