OTC ASN Graduates Now Have Seamless Path To BSN at Georgia Southern
Posted on Oct 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Ogeechee Technical College and Georgia Southern University are pleased to announce a newly signed USG/TCSG RN-BSN Articulation Agreement, effective July 1, 2025, to expand educational opportunities for registered nurses seeking to advance their careers. Through this collaboration, graduates of associate degree nursing programs at TCSG institutions will have a seamless pathway to pursue a BSN through Georgia Southern School of Nursing within the Waters College of Health Professions.
The statewide agreement between the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and the University System of Georgia (USG) provides that ASN coursework completed at OTC (or any TCSG institution) will transfer fully toward RN-BSN programs at any participating USG school, minimizing lost credit hours and eliminating course duplication.
“This agreement reflects our shared mission to expand access to high-quality education and strengthen Georgia’s nursing workforce,” said Avinandan Mukherjee, Ph.D. provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs at Georgia Southern University. “By aligning our efforts with the Technical College System of Georgia, we are creating seamless pathways for students to achieve their goals while ensuring our state’s healthcare system continues to thrive with well-prepared, compassionate professionals serving every community.”
Georgia Southern’s School of Nursing offers a comprehensive range of programs, including Traditional pre-licensure BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN-BSN, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Master of Nursing Education, and Post-Graduate Certificate programs. This partnership specifically supports professional registered nurses in continuing their education to the baccalaureate level — an essential step toward leadership in clinical practice and community impact.
“This partnership reflects Georgia Southern’s commitment to student success and excellence in teaching,” said Katrina Embrey, DNS, RN, chair of the Georgia Southern School of Nursing. “By collaborating with the Technical College System of Georgia, we are helping nurses advance their education, expand their professional opportunities, and strengthen the healthcare workforce that serves our communities.”
For OTC, this marks a major advancement in its goal to help local students progress in nursing careers without stepping out of the region or losing progress.
“We have been working for years to secure a seamless bridge for our students to advance their nursing careers by pursuing a BSN,” said Anthony Berrios, Ph.D., vice president for Academic Affairs at OTC. “Current students and alumni alike now have an opportunity to transfer to any USG institution to pursue their bachelor’s degree without major hurdles.”
Marie Burdett, MSN, RN, and Chief Nursing Officer at East Georgia Regional Medical Center, works closely with both OTC and Georgia Southern graduates.
“This collaboration represents an exciting step forward for the future of nursing education in our state,” said Burdett. “Anything that strengthens credentialing helps young nurses advance their education and continue to learn and grow. Nursing is a profession built on lifelong learning, and partnerships like this make that possible.”
Aligned with Georgia Southern’s vision to transform lives and communities, this initiative will increase the number of BSN-prepared nurses in Georgia contributing to a thriving society through improved health and well-being.
“The School of Nursing is proud to support this partnership,” said Embrey. “Together, we are preparing highly skilled, compassionate nurses who will make a lasting difference in the lives, individuals, families, and communities across the state.”
Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia. OTC provides student‐centered academic and occupational programs and support services at the associate degree, diploma, and certificate levels. OTC utilizes traditional and distance education methodologies in state-of-the-art facilities while supporting adult education, continuing education, and customized business and industry workforce training.
Georgia Southern University, a public Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution founded in 1906, offers approximately 155 different degree programs serving more than 27,506 students through 10 colleges on three campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, Hinesville and online instruction. A leader in higher education in southeast Georgia with expert faculty, the University is focused on public impact research and engaging learning opportunities through knowledge and know-how that prepare our students to take ownership of their lives, careers and communities. Visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.
About Ogeechee Technical College:
Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia. OTC provides student‐centered academic and occupational programs and support services at the associate degree, diploma, and certificate levels. OTC utilizes traditional and distance education methodologies in state-of-the-art facilities while supporting adult education, continuing education, and customized business and industry workforce training. Visit www.ogeecheetech.edu for more information.
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