University of West Georgia Tanner Health School of Nursing

University of West Georgia Tanner Health School of Nursing The University of West Georgia Tanner Health School of Nursing offers the following nursing d Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).

The University of West Georgia Tanner Health System School of Nursing offers the following nursing degrees:

•Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Two programs are available: One program for students seeking initial licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) and one partially online program for RNs seeking to advance their education to the baccalaureate level. There are two tracks available: One track

in Health Systems Leadership (Leader/Manager or Clinical Nurse Leader concentration) and one track in Nursing Education.

•Online Doctorate in Nursing Education (EdD).

will be closed today, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, the nationally recognized commemoration of the end of slav...
06/19/2026

will be closed today, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, the nationally recognized commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States.

During Spring Semester, UWG Tanner Health School of Nursing attended the Wellstar Paulding Medical Center recognition ce...
06/18/2026

During Spring Semester, UWG Tanner Health School of Nursing attended the Wellstar Paulding Medical Center recognition ceremony celebrating its redesignation as an American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet with Distinction hospital—one of the highest honors in nursing nationwide. Pictured (l-r) are Tanner Health School of Nursing: Dr. Imelda Reyes, dean; Heather Haney, MSN student; Lynita Antonetty, preceptor; and Dr. Katie Morales, associate dean of nursing. Read more here: https://www.wellstar.org/articles/wellstar-paulding-medical-center-achieves-ancc-magnet-recognition-with-distinction

Congratulations to Ridley Bleu Winters, student, UWG Tanner Health School of Nursing and Wellstar Paulding Medical Cente...
06/18/2026

Congratulations to Ridley Bleu Winters, student, UWG Tanner Health School of Nursing and Wellstar Paulding Medical Center, for receiving The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students. “Ridley Bleu Winters truly embodies Wellstar’s core value of serving with compassion, consistently leaving a lasting impression through kindness, reliability, and an unwavering commitment to patients and colleagues alike. In the fast-paced Emergency Department, patients and staff alike know they can depend on Ridley for comfort, reassurance, and timely support,” Wellstar Paulding Medical Center nomination. Congratulations, Bleu!
Read more from the DAISY International website: https://www.daisyfoundation.org//daisy-award/honorees/ridley-b-winters

“The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students was created to recognize and celebrate nursing students for the above-and-beyond care and compassion shown to patients and their families,” daisyfoundation.org

Two UWG Tanner Health School of Graduate Nursing students presented Spring Semester at the Nursing Science Symposium at ...
06/17/2026

Two UWG Tanner Health School of Graduate Nursing students presented Spring Semester at the Nursing Science Symposium at Georgia Highlands College. EdD student Lourdes Webster presented, “Doctoral Students’ Perspectives on Preparing Nursing Students as Advocates for Health Equity,” and MSN student Bryson Shiflett presented, “titled Increasing Nursing Students’ Postpartum Mental Health Assessment Knowledge.” Pictured with students are Dr. Katie Morales, Associate Dean of Nursing, and Dr. Pam Dunagan, Interim Graduate Program Director.

Dr. Kim Crawford, assistant professor, UWG Tanner Health School of Medicine, traveled to the African Bible University in...
06/17/2026

Dr. Kim Crawford, assistant professor, UWG Tanner Health School of Medicine, traveled to the African Bible University in Kampala, Uganda where she held a health training on infectious diseases, first aid and CPR. She is pictured here with students and the Vice Chancellor of the university, Dr. Jeremiah Pitts. Read more about the university here: https://www.africanbiblecolleges.org/uganda-campus/

UWG Tanner Health School of Nursing enjoys sharing information about our school with potential students. Pictured at the...
06/16/2026

UWG Tanner Health School of Nursing enjoys sharing information about our school with potential students. Pictured at the UWG Spring Semester Showcase for High School students are top left (l-r): Dr. Shakia Johnson, assistant professor; Sydney Moody-Smith, academic advisor; Laura Taylor, academic advisor II; and Dr. Katie Morales, associate dean of nursing and bottom center Marcia Davis, assistant professor.

UWG Tanner Health School of Nursing Summer Camp. Campers learning CPR.
06/15/2026

UWG Tanner Health School of Nursing Summer Camp. Campers learning CPR.

UWG Tanner Health School of Nursing Study Abroad from Sole Hudson, “My peers and I made a trip to Florence and ended up ...
06/15/2026

UWG Tanner Health School of Nursing Study Abroad from Sole Hudson, “My peers and I made a trip to Florence and ended up cooking homemade pasta from scratch. Between the flour fights, fresh ingredients, and learning traditional Italian techniques, it turned into one of the best experiences of the trip.” !

Five UWG Tanner Health School of Nursing faculty have been recognized with the inaugural 100 Great Nurse of Georgia awar...
06/12/2026

Five UWG Tanner Health School of Nursing faculty have been recognized with the inaugural 100 Great Nurse of Georgia award: Kim Crawford, PhD, MPH, APRN, FNP-C; Kelly Dyar, EdD, RN, CNN, CNE; Cindy Johnson, PhD, RN, CHSE-A; Kathleen Morales, PhD, RN, CNE; and Amy Yarbrough, EdD, RN, RNC-MNN, CNE. “Nearly 40 years ago, the Great 100 Nurses Celebration was founded in New Orleans, and it has since honored thousands of outstanding nurses across Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma. This year makes a historic milestone as it hosts the first-ever Great 100 Nurses Celebration in Georgia. The Great 100 Nurses Foundation is thrilled to bring this prestigious tradition to Georgia to honor its very first class of exceptional healthcare heroes. This award recognizes and celebrates nurses for their profound concern for humanity, their significant contributions to the profession of nursing, and dedication to mentoring others.” – announcement from Great 100 Nurses of Georgia. Congratulations, Kim, Kelly, Cindy, Katie, Amy!

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