Our faculty believe that nursing is a discipline of knowledge and service rooted in caring for others. Knowing first-hand the challenges of pursuing a nursing education and career, our professors are personally invested in helping you succeed. Nursing students at Brenau have the opportunity to work with a state-of-the-art human patient simulator, become involved in the community through health fairs, participate in international study, and work closely with other majors on projects that impact environmental sustainability. 

Our mission 

The mission of the Mary Inez Grindle School of Nursing is to prepare professional nurse leaders by challenging students to be globally aware, embrace lifelong learning, enhance health and be extraordinary practitioners of the art and science of nursing. 

Why Brenau Nursing?

  • Receive individualized learning with our small class sizes.
  • Earn your degree among a diverse group of students and faculty.
  • Learn in close proximity to Northeast Georgia Health System’s hospitals and clinics
Martis Ferguson
Brenau was very welcoming. I never had any issues in school, when I needed help. Brenau has a very good reputation in the community. While we were working in the hospital (Northeast Georgia Medical Center), for clinicals they always thought very highly of Brenau nursing students because most of the nurses at the hospital went to Brenau. I’ve always wanted to help people, and my goal as a nurse is to help people in their most vulnerable times.
Monique Smith graduation photo
The faculty and my cohort were extremely supportive beyond the academic aspects of it. They were just emotionally supportive. Everything you needed, they were there. That was the best part of going here. This is the first degree that I have where I can go straight into working, and I’m just super excited to get out into the workforce and contribute to society.
Marshirl Locklear
I’m a very timid person. I’m introverted and not outspoken. At Brenau, I had certain instructors that really molded me and encouraged me. They nurtured me and built that self-esteem. They pushed me out of that shell to make me who I am today, which gave me the courage to open my own practice.
Dinesh Lamba
I’m a physician from India, and I came into this country in 2004 to pursue a master’s in public health. My first job was to teach CNAs to pass the CNA exam. From there I ventured into working with health insurance. And then I said, 'I came here to practice medicine, let me get back to looking at options.' I was looking into programs, and this fell into my lap. I love my professors and the faculty at Brenau. Everybody has an open door policy. It’s not just me, it’s the entire class. We feel like our professors are invested in our success.

A team invested in your success

Our faculty believe that nursing is a discipline of knowledge and service rooted in caring for others. Knowing first-hand the challenges of pursuing a nursing education and career, our professors are personally invested in your success.

Build skills and connections that matter

Nursing students at Brenau have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art human patient simulators, become involved in the community through health fairs and work closely with other majors on projects that impact environmental sustainability.

Choose the best path for you

  • Ivester College of Health Sciences, Nursing

    Bachelor of Science in Nursing

    Undergraduate / BSN
  • Ivester College of Health Sciences, Nursing

    Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing

    Undergraduate / BSN
  • Ivester College of Health Sciences, Nursing

    Post Baccalaureate Pre-Nursing

    Post Baccalaureate / Post Bacc Certificate
  • Ivester College of Health Sciences, Nursing

    Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner

    Graduate / MSN
  • Ivester College of Health Sciences, Nursing

    Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate

    Graduate / Certificate
  • Ivester College of Health Sciences, Nursing

    Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Graduate Certificate

    Graduate, Certificate, Post Graduate / Certificate
  • Ivester College of Health Sciences, Nursing

    Entry-Level Master of Science in Nursing

    Graduate / MSN
  • Ivester College of Health Sciences, Nursing

    Doctor of Nursing Practice – Advanced Practice Nurse

    Doctoral / DNP
  • Ivester College of Health Sciences, Nursing

    Doctor of Nursing Practice – Leadership & Management

    Doctoral / DNP

Meet Our Faculty & Staff

Our nursing faculty and staff understand what it takes to become a qualified nurse because they’ve been there. With decades of combined educational and clinical experience, each member of our department is devoted to your success, so you can not only pursue a stable and fulfilling career, but better the lives of others.

Contact Us Today!

Troy Heidesch, DNP
Director of the Mary Inez Grindle School of Nursing and Associate Professor of Nursing
theidesch@brenau.edu
770-534-6185

The Mary Inez Grindle School of Nursing is dedicated to equipping our communities with the next generation of health care providers.

The baccalaureate in nursing degree, masters in science of nursing degree, and post-masters certificate program at Brenau is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

The Brenau University Department of Nursing has full approval from the Georgia Board of Nursing.