Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw State University, a public four-year university in Kennesaw, Georgia, offers nursing through the Wellstar School of Nursing on the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses, with select online options for some completion pathways. Its nursing pathways are designed to prepare students for entry-level and advanced practice roles through classroom instruction, simulation, and supervised clinical experience. Students build core competencies in health assessment, pharmacology, pathophysiology, evidence-based practice, patient-centered care, leadership, informatics, and population health. The pre-licensure BSN pathway is typically completed over four years and prepares graduates for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. Exact credit and clinical-hour totals vary by pathway and catalog year. KSU is accredited by the CCNE, and its metro Atlanta setting gives students access to many clinical sites and healthcare employers. Compared with nearby programs, KSU offers a strong public-university value and broad regional access while keeping the nursing curriculum career-focused.