Accelerated BSN-MSN Program Program Outline
The Accelerated BSN/MSN program is designed to take up to 3 years to complete depending on the graduate program selected. Both fall and spring entries are available. The MUSC College of Nursing offers the following graduate programs for the BSN/MSN student: 
Program Benefits
The advantage of the Accelerated BSN/MSN program is that it is not necessary to reapply to the MSN program. You begin taking graduate courses during the last semester of the BSN program. The BSN portion must be completed on a full time basis, however the MSN portion can be completed full time or part-time. Students must finish the BSN portion of the program with a GPA of 3.0 or above, and pass the NCLEX to continue in the MSN course work. Spring entrance students do not begin the Master's portion of their program until the fall semester, meaning that you will not take classes during the summer semester following completion of the undergraduate course work. As a graduate of the Accelerated BSN/MSN program, you will be prepared to function in a variety of advanced practice roles including primary care, case management, administration, education, consultation and research. Likewise, the advanced practice nurse (APN) works in a wide range of settings including community-based primary care practices, rural health clinics, school-based health clinics, schools of nursing, health agencies and hospitals.
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. Preferred GRE score of 1000 on the combined verbal and quantitative components. Committee prefers verbal score of at least 500 for consideration. Applicants should also submit official transcripts, three (3) satisfactory reference forms included with the application, a one (1) page essay and a resumé. It is highly suggested that applicants have volunteer or work experience in a health care setting. |
Prerequisites (Equivalencies at Trident Technical College and College of Charleston) |
| 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 |
(Equivalencies at Trident Technical College and College of Charleston) |
| 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 |
(Part time study options are available after completion of the BSN requirements.)
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| NURSU | 315 | Health Assessment¹ | 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 & Fundamentals¹ | 6 sh | (3,0,3) | |
| NURSU | 341 | Nursing Pharmacology | 3 sh | (3,0,0) | | NURSU | 380 | Nursing Research in Practice | 3 sh | (3,0,0) | | NURSU | 388 | Adult Health II¹ | 6 sh | (3,0,3) | | NURSU | 387 | Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing¹ | 5 sh | (3,0,2) | |
| NURSU | 376 | Leadership and Management in Nursing | 3 sh | (3,0,0) | | NURSU | 405 | Nursing Care with Children and Their Families¹ | 5 sh | (3,0,2) | | NURSU | 409 | Population Focused Nursing¹ | 5 sh | (3,0,2) | | NURSU | 417 | Women's Health¹ | 5 sh | (3,0,2) | |
| NURSU | 372 | Health Care Systems and Policy | 3 sh | (3,0,0) | | NURSU | 481 | Nursing Knowledge: Synthesis Practicum¹ | 7 sh | (2,0,5) | BSN Requirements met with successful completion of NURSU 481: Nursing Knowledge: Synthesis Practicum | | NURSM | 600 | Applied Physiology (or substitute Graduate Course) | 3 sh | (2,1,0) | | NURSM | | Graduate Courses To Be Announced | 3 sh | | | 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 | 121 sh | | Total | 127 sh |
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¹Clinical component: All students enrolled in clinical courses are required to submit proof of CPR certification covering the human lifespan - infant to adult. All students are also required to receive the Hepatitis B vaccine prior to enrollment in clinical courses. Spring Admission: For students entering the Accelerated Bachelor/Masters program in the spring semester, the graduate portion will not begin until the fall semester. This means students will not take classes during the summer semester following the completion of the undergraduate work. This will allow students time to complete the nursing licensure examination (NCLEX). 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 - MSN.
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 going to Enrollment Services and clicking on the sidebar marked "On-line application." 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 GRE test score
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Criminal Background Check
Upon matriculation, all College of Nursing students will be required to undergo a criminal background check.
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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 web enhanced classes, chats and discussion groups. 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. |
Accreditation
The College of Nursing Undergraduate and Graduate programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The Undergraduate program is approved by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Board of Nursing. |
For more information, please contact:Felicia J. Wright, MBA 
Nursing Outreach Coordinator
Office of Student Services
College of Nursing
Medical University of South Carolina
99 Jonathan Lucas Street
MSC 160
Charleston, SC 29425 Telephone: (843) 792-4622
Email: wrightfe@musc.edu : Students who have a previous conviction for a felony may not be allowed to sit for the State Board of Nursing exam (NCLEX) even if they complete the degree in nursing, depending on the nature of the offense. Contact the South Carolina Board of Nursing for additional information prior to application to the Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing. |
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