Find an accredited nursing program at a community college in Georgia that meets your needs and budget. Go online to bestnursingdegrees.com to find a complete list of nursing programs offered at Georgia community colleges. The list provides contact information for the colleges and information regarding colleges that are accredited by the the National League for Nursing Accreditation (NLNAC).
Submit an application and the necessary supplementary materials to the college. These materials typically include high school transcripts, SAT scores, a letter of intent or a personal essay and letters of recommendation.
Complete all the required coursework. Course work required for an associate's degree in nursing includes courses in fundamental nursing concepts, human anatomy and physiology, research strategies and technique and medical technology. Most programs are divided into first- and second-year required courses.
Complete the core curriculum courses. In addition to required courses specifically related to nursing, you will also have to take a certain number of core curriculum courses to ensure that you receive a well-rounded education. Core curriculum courses include English and composition, history, political science, psychology, and philosophy. Other courses may be chosen at the student's discretion. The only criteria is that student complete the required number of hours of core curriculum courses.