Official resources for scholarships, financial aid, student hospital pathways, new graduate careers, and licensure.
Review eligibility, covered educational costs, and the service commitment before preparing an application. This is a federal scholarship program with employment obligations after graduation, not an IFRN award.
Who it is for: Accepted or enrolled nursing students
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: 2026 applications closed on the official page when checked; use HRSA notifications for the next cycle.
Use the official free application to be considered for federal student aid. School and state deadlines and additional requirements can differ; verify the award year and ask your financial aid office about your situation.
Who it is for: Students seeking college financial aid
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Official application hub; select the correct award year and confirm institutional deadlines.
Learn how federal grants differ from loans and review program-specific eligibility. Some circumstances can require repayment. Your school determines your actual aid package after reviewing required information.
Who it is for: Students exploring grant eligibility
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Ongoing official reference; award eligibility and amounts require individual review.
Start with Georgia Student Finance Commission guidance on academic, residency, institution, and continuing eligibility requirements. A nursing-school admission alone does not establish HOPE eligibility.
Who it is for: Eligible Georgia degree-seeking students
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Program information available; confirm eligibility with your institution.
Review FAFSA and Georgia Student Finance Application options, then confirm any college-specific steps. Use your school as the authority for how its deadlines apply to your enrollment.
Who it is for: Students checking Georgia aid application steps
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Official application procedure; individual and institution-specific requirements apply.
Review the official basic eligibility rules before investing time in an application. Academic and residency standards apply, and the school determines Georgia residency for state aid purposes.
Who it is for: Georgia students checking state scholarship eligibility
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Official eligibility reference; not a promise of an award.
Use the American Association of Colleges of Nursing directory to discover possible funders. Follow each sponsor to its original current application page; a directory listing is not proof that a cycle is open.
Who it is for: Undergraduate and graduate nursing students
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Directory available; some listings refer to older cycles, so verify every funder directly.
Explore the student extern pathway and check individual job listings for the required clinical experience, certifications, campus, and schedule. Northside runs its own selection process.
Who it is for: Nursing students with clinical-course experience
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Official program page available; search current extern openings and verify role-specific requirements.
Compare specialty and campus residency pathways, then read the current posting that matches your graduation timing. A residency is an employment pathway, separate from student clinical placement.
Who it is for: Graduating nursing students and eligible nurses
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Program page lists cohort opportunities; openings and eligibility vary by specialty.
Explore a student employment program designed around supervised experience and professional development. The program page requires at least one major clinical rotation; current postings may add requirements.
Who it is for: Students enrolled in an accredited RN program
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Official program information available; check active positions and campus requirements.
Learn about a 12-month transition program with cohort, mentoring, education, and preceptor support. Confirm current openings, licensure requirements, and start dates with Wellstar.
Who it is for: New nurses entering professional practice
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Official program page available; openings and cohorts vary.
Filter Piedmont careers by New Grad Nursing/Nurse Extern and read each extern posting carefully. Clinical-course prerequisites, certification, shifts, and campus requirements are role-specific.
Who it is for: Nursing students seeking eligible extern roles
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Search showed extern and residency listings when checked; listings can close.
Use the current new-graduate career category to find hospital-specific residency postings. Match your graduation and licensing timeline to the requirements in the actual vacancy.
Who it is for: Graduating students and eligible new graduate nurses
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Current career search includes multiple cohort postings; confirm every vacancy directly.
Review Grady’s nursing education hub for its extern program and required documents. The page describes spring/fall recruitment and at least one year of nursing school remaining; confirm the next recruitment window directly.
Who it is for: Nursing students with time remaining in their program
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Official program description available; no current application window promised.
Explore Grady’s one-year transition pathway and review its degree, Georgia licensure, recent-graduation, and experience requirements. Apply through Grady’s current careers process.
Who it is for: Eligible newly graduated or newly licensed nurses
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Official program information available; cohorts and jobs require direct confirmation.
Read the listed pediatric extern opportunity and its student status, clinical experience, schedule, and certification requirements. It is a paid student employment role with selection handled by Children’s.
Who it is for: Nursing students interested in pediatrics
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Specific posting observed for students graduating December 2027 or later; verify that it is still accepting applications.
Review Children’s pediatric residency requirements, including licensure before starting work, before choosing a cohort. Application and selection are managed directly by the employer.
Who it is for: Eligible nursing graduates entering pediatric nursing
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Official program page available; positions are limited and cohort-specific.
Explore Emory’s year-long transition program and specialty locations. Senior students can investigate application timing; all pre-employment requirements must be satisfied before work begins.
Who it is for: Senior nursing students planning their first professional role
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Official program hub available; consult current vacancies and eligibility FAQs.
Check degree, licensure, NCLEX, BLS, résumé, and references requirements. The FAQ distinguishes applying before licensure from meeting all requirements before employment.
Who it is for: Applicants comparing residency requirements
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Official eligibility reference; current hiring decisions remain with Emory.
Start with the official candidate bulletin, exam tutorial, sample materials, and test plans. IFRN links to these materials rather than reproducing proprietary examination questions.
Who it is for: Candidates organizing exam preparation
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Official preparation hub available; use the materials that match your exam date.
Read the official content plan for the examination you will take. The listed 2026 RN and PN plans apply April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2029.
Who it is for: RN and PN examination candidates
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: 2026 test plans published; verify the plan applicable to your testing date.
Separate the board-of-nursing application from exam registration with Pearson. Follow the official sequence and wait for the Authorization to Test before scheduling within its validity dates.
Who it is for: Candidates preparing for licensure by examination
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Official registration reference; state requirements and ATT validity vary.
Use Pearson’s official candidate support for exam registration, payment, scheduling, and test-center questions. Ask the relevant nursing regulator about eligibility and licensing decisions.
Who it is for: Registered examination candidates
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Official candidate support page available.
Use the state board for current licensing instructions, forms, approved-program information, and regulatory updates. Verify school approval before enrolling in a nursing program.
Who it is for: Georgia nursing students and license applicants
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Official regulator hub; instructions can change.
Read the state’s instructions for your specific application type. Follow current guidance for licensure by exam, required documentation, background checks, and submission through the official portal.
Who it is for: Graduates seeking a Georgia RN license
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Official step-by-step guide available; do not substitute an IFRN checklist for the state application.
Use NCSBN’s Georgia member page to reach the official Board of Nursing and confirm regulatory contact details. NCSBN does not replace the board’s individual licensure decisions.
Who it is for: Candidates needing board contact information
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Official regulator contact page available.
Explore student professional development, leadership, and association opportunities. Check membership terms and fees directly; NSNA is independent of IFRN.
Who it is for: Students preparing for initial RN licensure
Checked Nov. 13, 2026: Official association information available; membership is optional.
