South Carolina
Bob Jones University
1700 Wade Hampton Blvd
Greenville, SC 29614
(864) 242-5100
http://www.bju.edu/academics/majors/nursing/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Nursing major provides preparation for serving God as a professional nurse generalist. All liberal arts and science courses are taught from a biblical Christian perspective; all nursing courses are based on the nursing program's own Biblical Conceptual Model which serves as the foundation for the curriculum. The program is approved by the South Carolina State Board of Nursing, and successful completion enables the graduate to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). A baccalaureate program is to be preferred over an associate degree program because of additional knowledge, experience and service potential. The BSN prepares the nurse for graduate nursing specialization and effective Christian service. This program requires 55 credits in the major and has three academic years of nursing clinical courses as compared to two in most other RN programs.
Central Carolina Technical College
506 N Guignard Dr
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 778-1961
http://www.cctech.edu/academics/416.htm
Associate Degree in Nursing
The Nursing Associate Degree in Applied Science program at Central Carolina Technical College prepares graduates to take the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and is approved by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (LLR) Board of Nursing. The nursing curriculum prepares graduates to function as competent registerd nurses who are caring and sensitive to diversity, use critical thinking and technogy to provide care in structured settings for individuals and their families/sigificant others. Throughout the curriculum, the students have planned clinical and laboratory experiences to complement classroom learning and to enhance skills in the application of nursing principles and associated technology.
Practical Nursing
The Practical Nursing program is designed to provide a sound educational background to those individuals interested in providing direct patient care. The curriculum is planned to prepare competent nurses who are caring and sensitive to diversity, use critical thinking and technology in providing day to day care under supervision in structured settings for individuals and their families/significant other. Throughout the curriculum the student has planned clinical and laboratory experiences to complement classroom learning and to enhance skills in the application of nursing principles and associated technology. The practical nurse functions under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician or licensed dentist.
LPN-RN
The LPN to ADN Option program provides qualified Licensed Practical Nurses the opportunity for advanced placement into the Associate Degree in Applied Science Nursing program at Central Carolina Technical College. The Associate Degree Nursing program prepares graduates to apply to take the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and is approved by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (LLR) Board of Nursing. The nursing curriculum prepares the graduates to function as competent nurses who are caring and sensitive to diversity, use critical thinking and technology to provide care in structured settings for individuals and their families/significant others. Throughout the curriculum, the students have planned clinical and laboratory experiences to complement classroom learning and to enhance skills in the application of nursing principles and associated technology.
Charleston Southern University
9200 University Boulevard
Charleston, South Carolina 29406
843-863-7000
http://www.csuniv.edu/nursing/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Leading to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), the program is committed to the undergraduate education of a professional nurse who integrates Christian values into the practice of nursing. The program offers a 1 + 3 curriculum approach for basic/generic students. With this approach, all basic/generic students who desire consideration for admission to the program must complete a specified number of credit hours from the liberal arts core curriculum, supporting and professional foundation courses during the prenursing year prior to making application to the College of Nursing and Allied Health and the nursing major/program. An RN-BSN option for registered nurses with associate degrees and diplomas in nursing who desire to return to school to complete the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is offered.
RN-BSN
The RN-BSN Option is designed for registered nurses with an associate degree or diploma in nursing who wish to complete a baccalaureate degree in nursing. The RN-BSN Option is designed to enable registered nurses to achieve a higher degree with minimal loss of credit or duplication of knowledge and skills. The nursing curriculum of the RN-BSN program is offered in an online Christian Environment.
Master of Science in Nursing
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nurse Educator program at Charleston Southern University is a online faith-based graduate nursing program that prepares nurses to serve in the faculty/nurse educator roles within the health care setting. The curriculum prepares graduates to develop and evaluate curriculum and to effectively implement innovative teaching strategies using multiple learning formats while emphasizing the spiritual, ethical, and moral dimensions of the art of nursing. The MSN degree in Nursing Education prepares nurses to teach at a faculty level in nursing programs as well as to accept educator positions within hospital and clinic settings.
Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina (SC) 29634
864-656-3311
http://www.clemson.edu/hehd/departments/nursing/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Our undergraduate program offers direct admission into the nursing major. Graduates consistantly exceed national pass rates for the NCLEX-RN 1 censure exam and find positions withen weeks of graduation. For undergraduates, the Clemson campus offers all the advantages of a great university and the opportunity to be involved with students from many majors. Our Clinical Learning and Research Center is one of the finest in the country and allows students to practice events that happen infrequently in the clinical setting and require quick accurate responses for the best outcomes.
2nd Degree BSN
The Accelerated Second Degree Nursing Program is designed for individuals who have already earned a Bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university. This is an intense full-time, 16-month program of study, including rigorous clinical experiences. The program spans four consecutive semesters (fall, spring summer, and fall) and leads to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
RN-BSN
Our RN to BS program accommodates registered nurses in obtaining a BS degree. The program employs a web-enhanced format that allows students the ease and convenience of online learning and the camaraderie of monthly interactive learning activities with faculty and peers. The RN to BS and graduate programs are based at the University Center in Greenville, a unique academic setting which offers state-of-the-art classrooms and easy access with an abundance of free parking.
Graduate Programs
Our graduate program prepares nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurse educators and nurse administrators for enjoying outstanding pass rates on national certification exams. Graduates are in high demand in the region.
PhD Healthcare Genetics
Our new Interdisciplinary PhD in Healthcare Genetics is the first in the nation and brings together experts in many fields to prepare future leaders in health policy, ethics, practice and bench science in the field of healthcare genetics. Genetics will potentially have a greater impact on healthcare than any other single discovery.
Florence-Darlington Technical College
2715 W. Lucas Street
P.O. Box 100548
Florence, SC 29502-0548
800.228.5745
http://www.fdtc.edu/academics/programs/divisions/HS/NUR/
Associate Degree in Nursing
The Nursing Curriculum presents students the opportunity to prepare for RN licensure and is approved by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Nursing and is fully accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. The nursing curriculum offers you a guide to succeed in nursing. Important knowledge and skills must be gained during each semester as you progress through the curriculum since each semester builds upon the previous semester. The curriculum provides the requisite skills and knowledge for the state licensure exam. Successful completion of the curriculum qualifies graduates to apply to take the NCLEX-RN. The nursing curriculum is one of the most challenging courses of study at Florence-Darlington Technical College. The department looks forward to helping you to become a competent and professional caregiver in our community. The Nursing Faculty and I wish you much success in your goal of becoming a registered nurse.
Practical Nursing
Practical Nursing is an entry level into nursing and a vital component of the health care team. This entry level into nursing provides for upward mobility in the various differentiated levels of nursing education (LPN, ADN, BSN, MN, DN). The Practical Nurse provides safe therapeutic care in uncomplicated, predictable nursing situations, and is supervised by the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Registered Nurse, Licensed Physician, Licensed Dentist, or other practitioner authorized by law to supervise LPN practice.
Greenville Technical College
PO Box 5616
Greenville, SC 29606
(864) 250-8000
http://www.gvltec.edu/nursing/
Associate Degree in Nursing
One of the largest in South Carolina, Greenville Technical College’s Associate Degree Nursing program was developed in 1971 and produces graduates that are eligible to take the national registered nurse licensure examination and begin careers in the nursing profession.
Horry Georgetown Technical College
2050 Highway 501
East Conway, SC 29528
(843) 347-3186
http://www.hgtc.edu/academics/academic_programs/Healthscience/Associate_in_Applied_Science_Nursing.html
Associate Degree in Nursing
The Associate in Applied Science in Nursing (ADN) degree prepares students for the challenges of modern healthcare. The classroom instruction that is provided in nursing concepts, coupled with laboratory practice and clinical experience at area healthcare providers, ensures that students are well-qualified to enter the field. Graduates of the program will be prepared to take the National Council Licensure Examination - RN (NCLEX-RN). Upon satisfactory completion of the examination and licensure by a State Board of Nursing, graduates are titled Registered Nurse (RN) and are ready to respond to the changing healthcare demands in a variety of settings.
Practical Nursing
The Practical Nursing diploma prepares students to care for acutely and chronically ill patients, to help rehabilitate patients, and to share in the prevention of illness. HGTC's curriculum combines classroom instruction with laboratory practice and clinical experience in various settings. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Upon successful completion of this examination and appropriate board licensure, the candidate will be designated as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).
Lander University
320 Stanley Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29649-2099
(864) 388-8000
http://www.lander.edu/academics/Colleges-Departments/Science-Mathematics/Nursing/Overview.aspx
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Lander’s William Preston Turner School of Nursing is committed to preparing individuals to provide holistic nursing care in a variety of settings to diverse clients across the lifespan. The purpose of the baccalaureate program is to prepare graduates in professional nursing roles of care provider, leader, consumer of research, applicant for advanced study, and contributing member of the nursing profession. The purpose of the graduate program is to prepare clinical nurse leaders to address the healthcare needs of the 21st century by implementing outcome-based practice through management of care systems, quality improvement strategies, utilization of technology, and advanced clinical reasoning.
RN-BSN
Lander was one of the first institutions in the state to offer an online R.N. to B.S.N. option in nursing.
Midlands Technical College
P.O. Box 2408
Columbia, SC 29202
(803)738-8324
http://www.midlandstech.edu/nursing.htm
Associate Degree in Nursing
Has becoming a nurse always been something you've wanted to do? Midlands Technical College Nursing faculty are eager to help you reach your goal in our fully articulated Practical Nursing (PN) and Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) programs. Practical nursing and registered nursing students take the same clinical coursework for the first three semesters and are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN exam. Two additional clinical semesters makes the ADN student eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam.
Practical Nursing
Practical nursing and registered nursing students take the same clinical coursework for the first three semesters and are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN exam.
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
3250 St Matthews Rd
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 536-0311
http://www.octech.edu/
Associate Degree in Nursing
The overall purpose of the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program is to assist the student in developing the intellectual and technical compe- tencies necessary to function as a safe practi- tioner of nursing. The ADN has the knowledge and skills to function as a beginning-level staff nurse in a variety of structured healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, long-term care agen- cies, physicians’ offices, and community agencies. Throughout the curriculum, the student has planned clinical and laboratory experiences to complement classroom learning in order to be- come skilled in the art and science of nursing. Principles of communication are emphasized throughout the curriculum to prepare the gradu- ate to function as a patient advocate, and in health promotion and risk education.
LPN-RN
There are several educational tracks available for the Licensed Practical Nurse. The selection of a track should be based on the individual’s self-assessment. This should include consideration of work experience, time since graduation, and networking with LPNs who have recently completed an Associate Degree Program.
Practical Nursing
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a vital role in the health team concept and must have a sound background in basic health sciences and technical skills. Practical nursing is the basic level of nursing that applies principles of therapeutic, rehabilitative, and preventive care for people of all ages and cultures in various stages of dependency. The LPN practices nursing with the guidance of a registered nurse or physician in a variety of health care settings.
Piedmont Technical College
620 N. Emerald Rd
P.O. Box 1467
Greenwood, SC 29648
800.868.5528
http://www.ptc.edu/academics/schools-departments/nursing
Associate Degree in Nursing
Piedmont Tech's Nursing programs prepare students for the challenges of modern health care. The classroom instruction you'll receive in nursing concepts, coupled with practical clinical experience at area health care providers will ensure that you're well qualified to enter the field. A supply of well-qualified nursing staff is essential for quality health care. This ongoing need presents graduates of Piedmont Tech's Nursing programs with a wealth of employment opportunities, and with excellent earning potential.
Practical Nursing
Piedmont Tech's Practical Nursing program and its Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program are approved by the SC Board of Nursing. The ADN program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). The nursing programs at Piedmont Technical College prepare graduates to take the licensing examination, NCLEX, to become a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse.
South Carolina State University
300 College Street NE
Orangeburg SC 29117
800-260-5956
http://www.scsu.edu/undergraduateprograms/nursing.aspx
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The mission of the Program of Nursing is to prepare and graduate baccalaureate nurses who are capable of exercising independent professional judgments in the delivery of safe, cost effective and compassionate care while promoting the care management and care integration in families, groups, and communities across settings. Graduates are expected to respond to changing and emerging societal needs and to advocate for quality healthcare diverse and vulnerable populations. Inherent in the professional role is a commitment to evidenced based practice, community service and continuous personal and professional development. The Program of Nursing faculty recruits students from diverse populations who are committed to eliminating health disparities and address the educational needs of the rural community as espoused by the university’s 1890 landgrant commitment. The Program of Nursing at South Carolina State University is nationally accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and by the South Carolina State Board of Nursing.
LPN/RN-BSN
The LPN – BSN plan is for individuals who have already completed an approved practical nurse program and are licensed to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The RN – BSN plan is for RNs who have completed a Diploma or Associate Degree program for RNs and now wish to obtain the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Students who graduate from the Program of Nursing will obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Pre-licensure/generic and LPN to RN graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Spartanburg Community College
107 Community College Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 592-4800
http://www.sccsc.edu/academics/programs/hhs/nursing
Associate Degree in Nursing
Associate Degree in Applied Science-Nursing (ADN) program at SCC prepares accountable, competent, responsible and technologically-prepared nurses who provide quality care in diversified health care settings, advance in the practice of nursing, and function as integral members of the health care team. ADN can help you become a member of the rapidly growing health care profession (ADN education program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) www.acenursing.org).
Patient Care Technician
Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a certificate program where students in the Patient Care Technician (PCT) Certificate Program learn certified nursing assistant skills in addition to advanced skills such as phlebotomy, glucose monitoring, EKG, urinary catheterization, sterile dressing changes and various specimen collections.
Technical College of the Lowcountry
Beaufort Campus
921 Ribaut Road
Beaufort, SC 29901
843-525-8211
http://www.tcl.edu/programs-of-study/health-sciences/nursing
Associate Degree in Nursing
Registered nurses (RNs) are key members of the professional health care team. TCL’s ADN and PN programs are designed to prepare individuals to take the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) or the National Council Licensure Examination-Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN). The RN program (ADN) takes four semesters to complete.
LPN-RN
LPNs may seek advanced placement in the program.
Practical Nursing
The PN program (diploma) is taught over three semesters.
Tri-County Technical College
Tri-County Technical College
P.O. Box 587
Pendleton, SC 29670
866-269-5677
http://www.tctc.edu/Academics/Prepare_for_a_Career/Majors_by_Academic_Division/Health_Education/Nursing_(ADN).xml
Associate Degree in Nursing
Day and limited evening classes are available. Enrollment in the major courses begins in the Fall and Spring terms. Four semesters and a Summer Term are required to complete the degree. Nursing courses build on each preceding course and must be taken in sequence. General Education courses are offered both day and evening and can be completed as outlined in the curriculum guide. Readmission and progression criteria in the Associate Degree Nursing program are different from those of the College as a whole. Completion of required nursing courses within three years of entry into the first nursing course must be attained or competency (didactic, skill, math) must be demonstrated.
LPN-RN
Applicants who complete the admission procedures and meet the requirements will be accepted as long as space is available. This is a part of the Associate Degree Nursing program.
Practical Nursing
Practical Nursing students learn the basic skills they need to assist registered nurses and doctors. And jobs are plentiful. Practical Nursing is listed by the US Department of Labor as the #2 fastest growing career field in South Carolina.
Trident Technical College
PO Box 118067
Charleston, SC 29423
843.574.6111
http://www.tridenttech.edu/nursing.htm
Associate Degree in Nursing
All qualified students may enter the first program level, the Nursing Assistant certificate. Students who successfully complete the course requirements of the first program level (Nursing Assistant) may exit with the Certificate in Applied Science or meet the progression requirements for the next program level and continue in the curriculum. Students who successfully complete the requirements for the second program level (Practical Nursing) may exit with a Diploma in Applied Science or meet the progression requirements for the third program level and continue in the curriculum. Students who successfully complete the required courses of the third program level (Associate Degree Nursing) exit with an Associate in Applied Science degree
LPN-RN
Applicants who are Licensed Practical Nurses from another program or who have been out of TTC’s PN program two or more years are eligible to be considered for admission to the LPN-to-ADN Option. Students in this option will be required to complete a transition course with a grade of C or better before entering the third program level
Practical Nursing
The Practical Nursing program is a three- and-a-half semester program of study that prepares students to provide patient care under the supervision of professional registered nurses, physicians or dentists. A graduate of the Practical Nursing program is eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination-PN (NCLEX-PN). Upon satisfactory completion of the examination, graduates are titled Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN).
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC 29208
803-777-7000
http://www.sc.edu/nursing/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The curriculum for earning a bachelor’s degree in nursing has two levels. In the lower division, students take a core of general education classes, including English, history and math, and basic science and nursing courses that focus on health and wellness, communication, the history of nursing, nutrition and pharmacology. All lower division courses must be completed before students can apply to the upper division. Acceptance into the lower division program does not guarantee a student will progress to the next level. The process is competitive and based on cumulative GPA. Upper division students combine clinical hours in a variety of settings with classroom instruction and work in the college's patient simulation lab. Students must attend school full-time and take the classes in the sequence offered.
Master's Programs
USC offers master's degrees in acute care (clinical nursing) with an emphasis on adult/gerontology (AGACNP) or primary care (health nursing) with an emphasis on family (FNP). Each track will provide students with knowledge and skills required for advanced practice nursing and to take on leadership positions within their field.
Doctoral Degrees
USC’s clinical programs provide students with the skills needed to manage individual and community health care, implement research findings through translational research and evidence-based practice, innovate the practice of nursing and influence health care policy. The Ph.D. prepares students to generate nursing research and function as nurse scientists and academics. The College of Nursing offers two types of nursing doctoral degrees: clinical (DNP) and research (Ph.D.).
University of South Carolina Aiken
471 University Parkway
Aiken, South Carolina 29801
803-648-6851
http://web.usca.edu/nursing/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The School of Nursing offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This program is approved by the South Carolina State Board of Nursing and is fully accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. The graduate of this program is prepared to practice professional nursing in a variety of settings and has the necessary background for graduate nursing education.
RN-BSN
The USCA School of Nursing offers the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN). The two tracks are the 4 year Generic and the RN/BSNCompletion. The BSN program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and is approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing.
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
864-503-5000
http://www.uscupstate.edu/academics/nursing/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Mary Black School of Nursing at USC Upstate, fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing, is one of the Southeast’s most highly regarded nursing institutions offering a four-year degree, as well as the largest baccalaureate nursing program and the largest RN-BSN nursing program in South Carolina. USC Upstate offers programs such as on-site instruction, distance learning and inter-institutional articulation, to accommodate students who are diverse in background, age, race, ethnicity, educational experiences, and needs. The programs rest upon a foundation of partnerships with the community, including health care organizations and health care providers in Upstate South Carolina.
RN-BSN
RN-BSN students can choose to attend class at the University Center of Greenville or enroll in on-line classes. Faculty members of the Mary Black School of Nursing are committed to excellence in teaching, advising, and in providing experiential learning opportunities that empower students to become competent professionals who give high quality nursing care to diverse populations. Our graduates practice in 36 states and on three continents.
USC Lancaster
P O Box 889
Lancaster SC 29721
476 Hubbard Dr
Lancaster SC 29720
803-313-7000
http://usclancaster.sc.edu/academics/curric/BSNursing.html
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Through a partnership with the College of Nursing at the University of South Carolina’s main campus in Columbia and Piedmont Medical Center, students have the opportunity to complete all four years of the nursing program at USC Lancaster. Coursework is administered through a variety of live and distance learning modalities and supported with clinical practice. USCL students enjoy the advantages of a small class size and the ability to remain close to home.
York Technical College
452 South Anderson Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
803.327.8000
http://www.yorktech.com/nursing/index.php
Associate Degree in Nursing
The Associate Degree Nursing Program prepares men and women for the practice of registered nursing to provide direct client care across the life span. The practice of the associate degree nurse is primarily directed toward clients who have health needs and require assistance to maintain or restore their optimum state of health or support to die with dignity. The associate degree nurse is prepared to address acute and chronic health care needs and common well-defined health care problems in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and certain community health agencies. The graduate of an associate degree nursing program functions in three basic roles within the health care delivery system: provider of care; manager of care; and member within the discipline of nursing under the supervision of a registered professional nurse.
Practical Nursing
The Practical Nursing Program prepares men and women for the practice of nursing to provide direct patient care across the lifespan. The practical nurse graduate is prepared to function in the role of provider of care and manager of care for individuals and families with common health problems. The practical nurse functions dependently under supervision as a health care team member in a variety of health care settings.