{"685873":{"#nid":"685873","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Partners With Emory School of Nursing to Strengthen Nursing Workforce ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech and the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nursing.emory.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ENell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing\u003C\/a\u003E at Emory University are partnering to develop a pipeline that prepares more local nurses to meet workforce demands.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith this collaboration, eligible students who graduate with a bachelor\u2019s degree from Georgia Tech will be able to enroll in the School of Nursing\u2019s Master of Nursing (MN) program.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEmory\u2019s MN program is an entry-to-practice, pre-licensure degree program designed for students with bachelor\u2019s degrees in other disciplines. Students who complete the 15-month program are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination and begin practice as a registered nurse.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe are excited to participate in a program that will develop future leaders in nursing,\u201d said Steven Girardot, vice provost for \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sites.gatech.edu\/ouess\/\u0022\u003EUndergraduate Education and Student Success\u003C\/a\u003E at Georgia Tech. \u201cThis direct pathway opens doors for our graduates to launch careers in nursing, living out our motto of Progress and Service in the most meaningful way.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe five-year partnership exemplifies the School of Nursing\u2019s ongoing collaboration with metro Atlanta colleges and universities to prepare and empower high-caliber nurses. It represents another milestone in the school\u2019s efforts to address workforce needs and advance nursing education.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cPartnering with Georgia Tech represents another exciting step forward for nursing education,\u201d said Linda McCauley, dean of the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. \u201cTogether, we\u2019re expanding opportunities for future nurses and ensuring that our communities and health systems have the skilled professionals they need to thrive.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech is the fourth local institution to partner with the School of Nursing, joining Spelman College, Agnes Scott College, and Oglethorpe University. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs one of the nation\u2019s top nursing schools, the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University is committed to educating visionary nurse leaders and scholars. Ranked the No. 1 master\u2019s, No. 1 BSN, and No. 8 DNP programs in the nation by U.S. News \u0026amp; World Report, the school offers undergraduate, master\u2019s, doctoral, and non-degree programs. It brings together cutting-edge resources, distinguished faculty, top clinical\u202fexperiences, and access to leading healthcare partners to shape the future of nursing and improve health and well-being. Learn more at\u202f\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nursing.emory.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Enursing.emory.edu.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout Georgia Institute of Technology\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia Institute of Technology\u003C\/strong\u003E, or \u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia Tech\u003C\/strong\u003E, is one of the top public research universities in the U.S., developing leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Institute offers\u202f\u003Cstrong\u003Ebusiness\u003C\/strong\u003E, \u003Cstrong\u003Ecomputing\u003C\/strong\u003E, \u003Cstrong\u003Edesign\u003C\/strong\u003E, \u003Cstrong\u003Eengineering\u003C\/strong\u003E, \u003Cstrong\u003Eliberal arts\u003C\/strong\u003E,\u202fand \u003Cstrong\u003Esciences \u003C\/strong\u003Edegrees, as well as \u003Cstrong\u003Eprofessional development\u003C\/strong\u003E and \u003Cstrong\u003EK-12 programs\u003C\/strong\u003E for fostering success at every stage of life. Its more than 53,000 undergraduate and graduate students represent 54 U.S. states and territories and more than 146 countries. They study at the main campus in Atlanta, at instructional sites around the world, and through distance and online learning.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a leading technological university, Georgia Tech is an engine of economic development for Georgia, the Southeast, and the nation, conducting more than $1 billion in research annually for government, industry, and society.\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech and the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University are partnering to develop a pipeline that prepares more local nurses to meet workforce demands.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech and the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University are partnering to develop a pipeline that prepares more local nurses to meet workforce demands. 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