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About Brenau University’s historic Gainesville campus

Launch your career at a respected nursing school in Gainesville, GA

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Brenau’s Historic Gainesville campus is home to the Accelerated BSN and Accelerated Transfer BSN programs. Through these pathways, you can build on your past education and step confidently into a nursing career.

You’re closer to earning a BSN than you might think

Whether you earned an associate degree in a non-nursing field or enrolled in college classes without completing your degree, Brenau can help you transition to health care. Our Accelerated BSN and Accelerated Transfer BSN programs prepare you for RN licensure through expert instruction at the Mary Inez Grindle School of Nursing, our nursing school in Gainesville, GA. As a sign of our quality curriculum, each program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

In-person and online courses

Simulated and clinical experiences

Three start dates per year

Gain career-ready skills in simulation labs and clinical settings

While taking courses in Gainesville, you’ll build patient care skills using our simulation equipment. These experiences prepare you for nursing careers in a safe environment with support from our expert faculty. You’ll also develop essential skills in real-world health care settings.

Why Brenau in Gainesville?

Offering views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Lake Lanier, our historic Gainesville campus is situated in a welcoming city that attracts nursing students from throughout the region. Beyond its scenic beauty, Gainesville is a rising economic and cultural center that plays an important role in health care. Completing the Accelerated BSN or Accelerated Transfer BSN will position you for success as an RN with the potential to become a nursing leader.

Nurse Licensure Compact in Gainesville

Nurses who study on campus in Gainesville have the flexibility to begin their careers in a wide range of locations. Georgia participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, which means nurses with a multistate license can practice in other compact states.

This Compact also makes it easier for nurses from other participating states to continue their education at Brenau and earn a multistate license to practice in even more locations. Every state that borders Georgia is part of the Compact, giving you more options for employment after graduation.

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Things to do in Gainesville

Gainesville has a rich tradition of arts and culture. Here are a few things you can experience while studying nursing at Brenau:

  • Visit the Gainesville branch of the Atlanta Botanical Garden
  • Learn local history at the Northeast Georgia History Center
  • Explore the community’s abundant parks

The demand for nurses in Georgia is rising

Health care facilities in Georgia are facing a nursing shortage.1 Moreover, RN employment in the state is expected to outpace the national average over the next 10 years.2 To help meet that demand, earn your bachelor’s in nursing through one of Brenau’s accelerated pathways.

Nursing career outlook in Georgia

RN employment growth 15% from 2022 to 20322

Registered nurse $90,000 per year3

Sources

  1. American Association of Colleges of Nursing. “Fact Sheet: Nursing Shortage.” Retrieved March 30, 2026, from https://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/0/PDFs/Fact-Sheets/Nursing-Shortage-Factsheet.pdf.
  2. O*NET OnLine. Georgia Employment Trends. “29-1141.00 – Registered Nurses.” Retrieved March 30, 2026, from https://www.onetonline.org/link/localtrends/29-1141.00?st=GA.
  3. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2023. “29-1141 Registered Nurses.” Retrieved March 30, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes291141.htm.