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Fall 2025 admission application deadline, April 15th.
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Augusta University offers the Master of Science in Nursing degree with a concentration in Clinical Nurse Leader. This program is an innovative, accelerated graduate program for individuals with non-nursing bachelor's degrees. Graduates of this program are eligible to take the NCLEX licensure examination for Registered Nurses (RN) and the CNL Certification exam offered by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. The MSN-CNL program is taught on the Augusta and Athens campuses.
Augusta University College of Nursing MSN-CNL program is approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Graduates of the MSN-CNL program are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN to obtain the professional state license, Registered Nurse (RN). Graduates of the College of Nursing MSN-CNL program may take the exam for a Registered Nurse license in the 50 U.S. states, District of Columbia, and four U.S. territories: American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and the Virgin Islands.
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The Clinical Nurse Leader program has determined that the required classes and educational activities of these academic programs qualify a graduate to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for licensure in all states and territories except Idaho. Students completing the CNL program are also eligible for certification as a Clinical Nurse Leader by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Please check the specific eligibility requirements for Idaho at the board of nursing website.
Experience-based Education
Graduates of our nursing program are equipped to integrate knowledge and skills from
nursing, the arts, humanities, and sciences to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate
care. Through the application of clinical judgment and evidence-based practices, they
are prepared to promote wellness, prevent health risks, and improve outcomes for individuals,
families, and communities. Emphasizing the synthesis and application of nursing knowledge,
our curriculum encourages students to drive improvements in health and actively contribute
to transforming healthcare.
Our students develop the ability to lead quality improvement initiatives that enhance
patient safety, reduce errors, and support high-quality care across diverse settings.
They learn to collaborate effectively with interprofessional teams and engage patients,
families, and communities in meaningful ways to support patient-centered care. By
applying systems-based thinking, leveraging technology, and demonstrating professional
integrity, our graduates emerge as ethical, accountable practitioners committed to
lifelong learning and leadership in evolving healthcare environments.
The College of Nursing is pleased to offer several scholarships to current undergraduate and graduate nursing students.
The criteria for each fund is determined by the donor and is available upon inquiry. The availability of funds is variable. Students seeking financial assistance should complete an application form at the Financial Aid Office as well as provide required information specific to the scholarship to the College of Nursing.
