Greetings! I welcome you on behalf of the faculty, staff, and students who carry forward a commitment to our theme "Celebrate Nursing: A Tradition of Excellence". Please take this opportunity to explore information about our academic programs and faculty and professional nursing organizations at the UNCG School of Nursing.

In October 2005 the School of Nursing received the Center of Excellence in Nursing Education award from the National League for Nursing. This was a significant recognition of our faculty.

The School of Nursing was established in September of 1966 under the leadership of the first Dean, Eloise R. Lewis. The first class of BSN students graduated in 1970. In 1976, the MSN program was initiated. The School began the PhD program Fall 2005. The School continues to offer both undergraduate and graduate programs with over 4,000 alumni. The School also offers an outreach program in Hickory, North Carolina for RN to BSN students and a concentration in education for MSN students.

The average passage rate for the NCLEX is over 90% for prelicensure graduates and all of the graduates from the nurse anesthesia program are nationally certified. The Adult and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner program leads to eligibility for national certification.

Students have the opportunity for clinical experiences in over 400 agencies throughout the state of North Carolina. The School supports four nursing clinics for the elderly as educational sites for students. All students are advised by nursing faculty.

For more information or questions about the School, give me a call at 336-334-5016 or e-mail me at l_pearce@uncg.edu.

Lynne G. Pearcey, PhD, RN, CNAA
Dean and Professor