WellStar School of Nursing: Welcome to the School of Nursing

Welcome to the WellStar School of Nursing at Kennesaw State University. If you are taking time to review this website, you are probably someone who contributes or hopes to contribute to the success and reputation of our School. We appreciate your interest and hope you will visit our website often.

The WellStar School of Nursing has an excellent record of making a difference by preparing professional nurses who are outstanding clinicians and leaders who possess the knowledge and skills to be successful in their courses as a professional nurse in the 21st century. The faculty and staff are proud of our rich legacy of excellence in nursing education.

The WellStar School of Nursing offers the Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and the Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. The Wellstar School of Nursing provides high quality educational opportunities for:

• Beginning baccalaureate nurses for entry into practice (a traditional 4-year program);
• Second degree accelerated baccalaureate students (for persons with baccalaureate degrees or higher in other fields);
• Registered nurses returning for the baccalaureate degree (RN-BSN track)
• And advanced practice master’s students prepared as nurse practitioners, clinical leaders, or nurse educators.

The WellStar School of Nursing faculty and staff are committed to meeting the nation’s healthcare needs by preparing nurses with critical thinking skills, clinical competence, compassion and professional commitment in order to tackle the diverse range of issues that impacts the quality of healthcare provided to the citizens of the State of Georgia and beyond. Additionally, once you have completed formal coursework and degrees, you will have the opportunity to further your career through non-credit courses offered through the Center for Professional Development.

The WellStar School of Nursing’s mission is to empower you by offering a high quality and innovative nursing education. We are eager to prepare you for an exciting career in nursing.

Please browse our website and let us know if you have any questions for which you cannot find answers. You can contact us at 770-423-6061. We look forward to hearing from you.

Janice B. Flynn, DSN, RN
Director, Undergraduate Nursing

Lynda Nauright, EdD, RN
Director, Graduate Nursing