Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) and 糖心Vlog 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 Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) institutions will have a seamless pathway to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) through Georgia Southern School of Nursing within the Waters College of Health Professions.
The statewide agreement between the TCSG and the University System of Georgia (USG) provides that Associate of Science in Nursing (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.
鈥淭his agreement reflects our shared mission to expand access to high-quality education and strengthen Georgia鈥檚 nursing workforce,鈥� said Avinandan Mukherjee, Ph.D., provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs at 糖心Vlog. 鈥淏y 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鈥檚 health care system continues to thrive with well-prepared, compassionate professionals serving every community.鈥�
Georgia Southern鈥檚 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 鈥� an essential step toward leadership in clinical practice and community impact.
鈥淭his partnership reflects Georgia Southern鈥檚 commitment to student success and excellence in teaching,鈥� said Katrina Embrey, DNS, RN, chair of the Georgia Southern School of Nursing. 鈥淏y collaborating with the Technical College System of Georgia, we are helping nurses advance their education, expand their professional opportunities and strengthen the health care workforce that serves our communities.鈥澛�
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.
鈥淲e have been working for years to secure a seamless bridge for our students to advance their nursing careers by pursuing a BSN,鈥� said Anthony Berrios, Ph.D., vice president for Academic Affairs at OTC. 鈥淐urrent students and alumni alike now have an opportunity to transfer to any USG institution to pursue their bachelor鈥檚 degree without major hurdles.鈥�
Marie Burdett, MSN, RN, and Chief Nursing Officer at East Georgia Regional Medical Center, works closely with both OTC and Georgia Southern graduates.
鈥淭his collaboration represents an exciting step forward for the future of nursing education in our state,鈥� said Burdett. 鈥淎nything 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.鈥�
Aligned with Georgia Southern鈥檚 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.
鈥淭he School of Nursing is proud to support this partnership,鈥� said Embrey. 鈥淭ogether, we are preparing highly skilled, compassionate nurses who will make a lasting difference in the lives, individuals, families and communities across the state.鈥�
Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia. OTC provides student鈥恈entered academic and occupational programs and support services at the associate degree, diploma,and certificate levels.聽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.
糖心Vlog, 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 .