BSN program ranked fourth in Georgia
Article By: Clark Leonard
The University of North Georgia's (麻豆精品在线播放) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program recently ranked No. 4 in Georgia and third among public universities on the 2021 RN Careers list of the best nursing schools in Georgia.
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