The Georgia Health Sciences University College of Nursing was founded in 1943 and serves as the University System of Georgia’s flagship nursing school. The nursing faculty and students work cooperatively and diligently to address the health care needs of the public and serve as leaders in the nursing profession. Graduates are making significant contributions in communities throughout Georgia, across the nation, and beyond.

The School offers nine academic programs from baccalaureate to doctoral degrees, including: bachelor of science in nursing (BSN), clinical nurse leader (three options), family nurse practitioner, nursing anesthesia, pediatric nurse practitioner, doctor of philosophy in nursing, and doctor of nursing practice. For the past two years, the SON graduate programs have been ranked among the top 100 in the nation by US News & World Report.

GHSU College of Nursing strives to offer an exceptional education for nurses who are making outstanding contributions in health care delivery, education, and science. We invite you to join us in these efforts.

Profiles in Giving
	Grant from the Helene Fuld Health Trust Expands CNL and Creates Endowment A $1.27 million grant from the Helene Fuld Health Trust is making it possible for the Georgia Health Sciences University College of Nursing to expand its Clinical Nurse Leader program to other parts of the state. In addition, a component of the gift provides scholarships for baccalaureate students in the GHSU College of Nursing and establishes a $200,000 endowment. [Full Story]
Well-Lived Life of Army Nurse Inspires Giving When Col. Vera Nolfe Anderson died July 31, 2007 after a brave battle against ALS, she left behind a legacy of love that took on a life of its own in the form of a remarkable scholarship. More than 100 friends, colleagues, and family members have contributed in excess of $50,000 total to a scholarship benefiting an GHSU nursing student interested in a career as an Army nurse. Col. Anderson’s husband, Andy, is one of those contributors and a tireless advocate for the scholarship’s growth and success. Recently, he created a second scholarship in Vera’s name that will be awarded to graduate nursing students dedicated to Army nursing. Andy wrote a poignant essay about Vera. [Full Story]
	Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Scholarships Help To Increase Diversity in Accelerated Nursing Program Eight students in the clinical nurse leader program at the Georgia Health Sciences University received $10,000 scholarships each from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation New Careers in Nursing program which was designed to ease the shortage of nurses and nurse faculty nationwide. In addition to the total $80,000 from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, $20,000 in matching scholarships funds were provided by University Health Care System, making it possible for two of the scholarship recipients to receive an additional $10,000 each with a commitment to work at University Hospital after graduating from the CNL program. [Full Story]
GHSU Health, Inc. Gift Supports CNL Program A $600,000 gift from GHSU Health is ensuring the success and growth of GHSU College of Nursing’s Clinical Nurse Leader program. The generous gift, pledged over four years, supports CNL resources and scholarships. A total of $500,000, at $125,000 each year, allows GHSU to accept additional CNL students each year, ensuring a growing pipeline of exceptional nurses. The remaining $100,000, given at $25,000 each year, supports an endowment for CNL scholarships.[Full Story]