BSN and MSN Rumor Control

There appears to be an unfounded rumor going around the state that the MUSC College of Nursing is closing its baccalaureate program.  Nothing could be further from the truth!  In fact, applications are at an all time high and we are fully committed to continue offering our 16-month, accelerated BSN program - enrolling a new cohort of 50 students each fall and spring semesters. We are now accepting applications for our January 2009 class.

We also are accepting applications for 5 of our masters degree programs - Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Preactitioner, Nurse Administrator (online) and Nurse Educator (online) for fall 2009 admission.  In addition, applications are being accepted for our online PhD in Nursing program.

One change to our curriculum that we are currently pursuing is the development of a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program.  We have submitted a proposal to the Commission on Higher Education and we should know later this year if the program will be approved. 

Rest assured that the MUSC College of Nursing is committed to providing cutting-edge nursing education to all levels of nursing students from the baccalaureate to the doctorate in an effort to improve the quality of health care provided to the citizens of South Carolina. Rumors aside, we are not only alive and well, but we are thriving with your support.