About Brenau University’s Norcross Campus
Start your nursing career on Brenau’s Norcross campus
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Do you have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a field outside of nursing? With the Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing program, you can take a direct path to a nursing career while learning in a supportive community just north of Atlanta.
Explore the benefits of our Direct-Entry MSN
Complete the Direct-Entry MSN program on Brenau’s Norcross campus to become a highly skilled nurse with leadership potential. Through small classes and dedicated faculty mentorship, you’ll develop the confidence and expertise needed to earn RN licensure. Graduates of this CCNE-accredited program averaged a 99.2% pass rate on the NCLEX-RN exam from 2023 to 2025.
Gain hands-on experience in our immersive nursing facilities
On our Norcross campus, you’ll use advanced clinical simulation equipment to build patient care skills in a safe environment. Our facility features five simulation rooms, each designed to mirror a real hospital setting. The Direct-Entry MSN program also includes clinical experiences through our regional health care partners across the Atlanta metro area.
Why Brenau in Norcross?
Brenau’s Norcross campus offers the best of both worlds: a close-knit community that is part of the greater Atlanta metropolitan area. You’ll be near some of the region’s top health care facilities and can pursue roles at a variety of hospitals and clinics after completing the Direct-Entry MSN program.
Nurse Licensure Compact in Norcross
Nurses in Georgia have the freedom to continue their careers in numerous locations. The state participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, allowing nurses with a multistate license to work in other Compact states.
The Compact works in your favor if you come to our Norcross Campus from another participating state. You can earn your degree and gain a multistate license to seek positions in even more locations. Every state bordering Georgia is part of the Compact, giving you more employment options in this growing field.
Request InfoThings to do in Norcross
When you come to Norcross to become a nurse, the charming community will entice you to stay. Here are some of the things you can enjoy between classes:
- Visit public art exhibits
- Explore beautiful parks
- Shop in downtown Norcross
- Sample cuisine at popular restaurants
Georgia health care facilities need professionals like you
Demand for nurses in Georgia is growing quickly. Ten-year projections show that RN employment in the state will outpace the national average.1 At the same time, Georgia is facing a nursing shortage.2 You can help meet the need for skilled nurses in your community through our Direct-Entry MSN program.
Nursing career outlook in Georgia
RN employment growth 15% from 2022 to 20321
Registered nurse $90,000 per year3
Sources
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.