Accelerated BSN Program

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AccELERATED bACHELOR OF sCIENCE IN nURSING (acc bsn)

Program Benefits

The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ACC BSN) degree program is a 16 month, four consecutive semester program which prepares students for their initial licensure as a registered nurse. The program is full-time, on the Medical University of South Carolina campus in Charleston, SC, and admits 60 students each fall and spring semester.

This is a rigorous program with eight courses. Graduates of the ACCC BSN degree program earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and are prepared to take the NCLEX examination to obtain licensure as a registered nurse. As a BSN-prepared nurse, graduates may work in a variety of health care settings, including hospitals, community agencies, health clinics, long term care facilities and private practices. Special focus is given to leadership, care coordination and communication skills.

Admission Requirements

The preferred minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) should be a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students must earn a minimum grade of "C" in prerequisite courses. Course work may be in progress at the time of application, but must be completed by the initial date of enrollment.

The SAT Reasoning Test (SAT) or ACT Test is required for the Accelerated BSN program. Preferred applicants should have a combined score of 1000 on the Critical Thinking and Mathematics sections of the SAT or an ACT score of 22. Applicants who have not taken the SAT must register online at www.collegeboard.com. You should receive your official scores within three to four weeks of taking the test.

Applicants should also submit official transcripts, three (3) satisfactory reference forms included with the application, a one hundred (100) word essay and a resumé. It is highly suggested that applicants have volunteer or work experience in a health care setting.

Prerequisites

Sixty semester hours of prerequisite coursework is required for students planning to apply for the ACC BSN degree program. This coursework may be completed at any accreditted college or university. For students planning to apply to the ACC BSN program who have not earned a bachelor's degree in another area, the courses below must be completed by the time you matriculate at the College of Nursing.

(Equivalencies at Trident Techinical College and College of Charleston)

Prerequisite Courses	Semester Hours
English Composition/Literature	6 sh
Lifespan Human Growth and Development	3 sh
Human Anatomy	4 sh
Human Physiology	4 sh
Microbiology	4 sh
Statistics	3 sh
Science elective	4 sh
Social Science and Humanities electives	15 sh
General electives	17 sh
Total:	60 sh

Many students applying to the ACC BSN degree program already have an earned bachelor's degree in another area. These students should complete the prerequisite coursework below if planning to apply for the ACC BSN degree program. These courses must be completed by the time you matriculate at the College of Nursing.

(Equivalencies at Trident Technical College and College of Charleston)

Prerequisite Courses	Semester Hours
Lifespan Human Growth and Development	3 sh
Human Anatomy	4 sh
Human Physiology	4 sh
Microbiology	4 sh
Statistics	3 sh
Science elective	4 sh
Total:	22 sh

Accelerated BSN Degree Program Plan of Study

Semester I
NURSU	315	Health Assessment*	4 sh	(3,0,1)
NURSU	382	Principles of Pathophysiology	3 sh	(3,0,0)
NURSU	385	Professional Nursing and Nursing Practice	3 sh	(3,0,0)
NURSU	386	Adult Health I & Fundamentals*	6 sh	(3,0,3)
Semester II
NURSU	341	Nursing Pharmacology	3 sh	(3,0,0)
NURSU	380	Nursing Research in Practice	3 sh	(3,0,0)
NURSU	388	Adult Health II*	6 sh	(3,0,3)
NURSU	387	Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing*	5 sh	(3,0,2)
Semester III
NURSU	405	Nursing Care with Children and Their Families*	5 sh	(3,0,2)
NURSU	409	Population Focused Nursing*	5 sh	(3,0,2)
NURSU	417	Women's Health*	5 sh	(3,0,2)
Semester IV
NURSU	372	Health Care Systems and Policy	3 sh	(3,0,0)
NURSU	376	Leadership and Management in Nursing	3 sh	(3,0,0)
NURSU	481	Nursing Knowledge: Synthesis Practicum*	7 sh	(2,0,5)
Total prerequisite course work with baccalaureate			22 sh
Total course hours transferred with baccalaureate			38 sh
Total prerequisite course work without baccalaureate			60 sh
Total undergraduate course work			61 sh
Total			121 sh

All students enrolled are required to submit proof of CPR certification covering the human lifespan - infant to adult.

*Clinical component
Semester hour breakdown: 1:1 (Didactic), 2:1 (Seminar), 3:1 (Clinical/lab)

Application Deadlines

Fall	Regular Admission: February 1
	Priority Admission: November 15
Spring	Regular Admission: September 15
	Priority Admission: August 15

Students are notified of their acceptance status approximately 1 month after the application deadline.

Information about the Priority Admission requirements can be found at this link: Priority Admission Requirements for Accelerated BSN Program.

Application Process

The Medical University of South Carolina offers applicants an admission process that is timely and easy to understand. Applications are available online only. You may apply online by clicking the link provide below, or by copying and pasting the URL in your browser's address bar.

http://www.musc.edu/es/application/nurs/index.html

All forms originate from the Office of Enrollment Management. The telephone number is 843-792-8721. A nursing admissions specialist is available to answer questions from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

The online University Application is available several months before the application deadline. Applicants are encouraged to file early to expedite processing.

The application is to be supported with:

official transcripts of all collegiate course work completed
3 reference forms included with the application
1 page essay
resumé
official SAT or ACT test scores

Criminal Background Check AND dRUG sCREEN

Upon matriculation, all College of Nursing students will be required to undergo a criminal background check and complete a drug screen.

Technology

The MUSC College of Nursing is committed to increasing the use of technology in nursing education. The campus program utilizes various forms of online education including WebCT classes, chats, discussion groups and video conferencing. To enhance your educational experience, the College of Nursing offers orientation and assistance in the use of technology and online education. For information regarding technology requirement, please visit Nursing Technology Center.

For more information, please contact:

Mardi G. Long, MEd
Director of Student and Alumni Affairs
Telephone: (843) 792-6683
Fax: (843) 792-9258
longm@musc.edu