NCLEX Exam Rates
Clayton State’s School of Nursing’s BSN graduates
are helping meet the growing need for nurses,
as demonstrated by their NCLEX success.
89.40%
First-time pass rate for
December 2023 graduating class.
100%
First-time pass rate for
May 2024 graduating class.
School of Nursing
by the Numbers
#78
2020 U.S. News and World Report Among colleges and universities in the nation with the best online nursing graduate degree
#7
2022 Rankings: The 15 Best Nursing Schools in the Atlanta Metro Area - Nursing Schools Almanac
#20
SR Education Group list of 25 colleges and universities with the most affordable online nurse practitioner program
Programs
School of Nursing
Find your career pathway
Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Double Bachelor Degrees in Nursing and Health Care Management
Master's Degrees
Master of Science in Nursing with concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner
Post-Master's Certificate
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Michelle Nelson
Director of Graduate Programs
Congratulations
Please join me in CONGRATULATING our own Dr. Michelle Nelson. She earned her MBA from the College of Business at Clayton State University this summer. In addition, she was inducted as an inaugural fellow into the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) in San Francisco on last week.
Latest Headlines
Perfection: Class of 2024 nursing graduates score 100% on NCLEX-RN exams
The Spring 2024 cohort of BSN graduates from the School of Nursing earned a perfect score while taking their National Council Licensure Examinations (NCLEX-RN) on their first attempt – an “unprecedented” feat in the eyes of school faculty.
Read more Perfection: Class of 2024 nursing graduates score 100% on NCLEX-RN exams
Drs. Victoria Foster and Dwayne Hooks to be inducted into Georgia Nursing Hall of Fame
Both esteemed faculty from Clayton State's School of Nursing join eight others who, together, make up just the second cohort of inductees in the state hall of fame.
Read more Drs. Victoria Foster and Dwayne Hooks to be inducted into Georgia Nursing Hall of Fame
Dr. Elicia Collins wins Jan Van de Verde Nursing Educator Award
Assistant Dean Dr. Elicia Collins was recently selected as the winner of the 2024 Jan Van de Verde Nursing Educator Award by GANE – the Georgia Association for Nursing Education.
Read more Dr. Elicia Collins wins Jan Van de Verde Nursing Educator Award
Accreditation
The baccalaureate and masters degree programs in nursing at Clayton State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington DC, 20001, 202-887-6791, http://www.ccneaccreditation.org.
Contact Information
Location
Harry S. Downs Building
Suite 322
Phone Number
(678) 466-4900
Email Address
son@clayton.edu