Students in the Valdosta State University nursing program develop critical thinking skills, gain an appreciation for diverse cultural perspectives, and learn how to address policy disputes and social problems related to health care. Upon graduation, Valdosta State nursing students assume leadership in the fields of nursing and health care, making a positive impact on their communities and touching people?s lives every day.

Students in the Valdosta State College of Nursing work with highly trained faculty and take rigorous coursework in the field in their quest to become licensed nurses. Students have access to facilities and equipment specially designed for nursing students, including METI Simulation Labs. The state-of-the-art labs give students an invaluable opportunity to practice their skills with simulated patient encounters and help students develop critical thinking skills and enhance their clinical judgment abilities. Students in the program also have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience by collaborating with health care partners throughout the community.

Careers
  • Ambulatory Care Nurse
  • Cardiovascular Nurse
  • Case Manager
  • Certified Nurse Midwife
  • Gastroenterology/Endoscopy Nurse
  • Genetics Nurse
  • Geriatric Nurse
  • Home Health Care Nurse
  • Labor and Delivery Nurse
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Nephrology Nurse
  • Neurological Nurse
  • Nurse Anesthetist
  • Nurse Educator
  • Obstetrics/Gynecology Nurse
  • Oncology Nurse
  • Operating Room Nurse
  • Orthopedic Nurse
  • Pediatric Nurse
  • Perinatal Nurse
  • Registered Nurse
  • Rehabilitation Nurse
  • School Nurse
  • Staff Nurse
  • Subacute Care Nurse
  • Trauma Nurse