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 and graduates of the ACC 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.

Three of the four required science courses must be completed at the time of application. The required science courses are Human Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, and a science elective.

Applicants should also submit official transcripts, three (3) satisfactory reference forms included with the application, a one hundred (100) word essay and a resume. 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)

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)

Accelerated BSN Degree Program Plan of Study

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

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