Numerous Atlanta colleges and universities offer nursing programs. A full range of nursing degrees, with graduate-level specialties such as pediatrics, adult oncology, nurse practitioner and a dual Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Public Health degree, is available through Emory University. Undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, as well as post-graduate certificate programs in specialties like pediatrics, psychiatric/mental health and women's health, are available through Georgia State University. Various settings for clinical experiences, including Atlanta-area hospitals and community-based facilities, are part of the program at the Georgia Baptist College of Nursing at Mercer University. For those interested in shorter programs, nursing/medical assistant programs are available at Georgia Medical Institute and Westwood College.
The job outlook is bright for registered nurses in Atlanta, as it is the area's second-fastest growing occupation. Registered nurses are expected to see a 33% increase through 2010, while licensed practical and vocational nurses should see a 27.75% increase, according to the Georgia Department of Labor.
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Numerous Atlanta colleges and universities offer nursing programs. A full range of nursing degrees, with graduate-level specialties such as pediatrics, adult oncology, nurse practitioner and a dual Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Public Health degree, is available through Emory University. Undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, as well as post-graduate certificate programs in specialties like pediatrics, psychiatric/mental health and women's health, are available through Georgia State University. Various settings for clinical experiences, including Atlanta-area hospitals and community-based facilities, are part of the program at the Georgia Baptist College of Nursing at Mercer University. For those interested in shorter programs, nursing/medical assistant programs are available at Georgia Medical Institute and Westwood College.
