Online RN-BSN Program (Admissions Suspended) Online Information
Online learning is a convenient way to earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. It does mean a commitment on your part in regards to time. You also need to be self disciplined and have basic computer competencies. It will be important to be proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, powerpoint and email. You will be required to come to Charleston for orientation beginning your first semester and then again for graduation. The following web site will help you assess your readiness for online education: http://www.cod.edu/dept/CIL/CIL_Surv.htm The program has full and part-time options. The full time option consists of 3 semesters of full time study. The part-time option is developed on an individual basis with a faculty advisor. The program must be completed in 5 years from your start date. Please check the Frequently Asked Questions page for answers to some common questions. If you still have questions, please contact the College of Nursing. 
Admission Requirements
The College of Nursing seeks to assure diversity among its applicants and student body. Prior nursing experience and a commitment to health care is also valued. To be considered for admission, applicants should have an ADN degree or nursing diploma and a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.8 (on a 4.0 scale). Prior to entry, 60 semester hours of prerequisite coursework must be completed.
Prerequisite Coursework for Admission |
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| English Composition/Literature | 6 | | Lifespan Human Growth and Development | 3 | | Human Anatomy | 4 | | Human Physiology | 4 | | Microbiology | 4 | | Statistics | 3 | | Science elective | 4 | | Social Science and Humanities electives | 15 | | General electives | 17 | | Total: | 60 sh |
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Note: Prerequisite course work must be completed prior to matriculation into the College of Nursing. There is no time limit on previously completed coursework.
Prerequisite equivalencies and descriptions
Online RN-BSN Program Applies to students entering Fall 2008. |
| NURSU | 371wRN | Health Assessment and Promotion in Nursing Practice¹ | 4 sh | (2,1,1) | | NURSU | 380wRN | Nursing Research in Practice | 3 sh | (3,0,0) | | NURSU | 382wRN | Principles of Pathophysiology² | 3 sh | (3,0,0) | | NURSU | 385wRN | Professional Nursing and Nursing Practice | 3 sh | (3,0,0) | |
| NURSU | 372wRN | Health Care Systems and Policy | 3 sh | (3,0,0) | | NURSU | 376wRN | Leadership and Management in Nursing | 3 sh | (3,0,0) | | NURSU | 409wRN | Population Focused Nursing¹ | 5 sh | (3,0,2) | | NURSU | 395wRN | Clinical Placement | 1 sh | (1,0,0) | |
| NURSU | 450wRN | Leadership/ Management Clinical Practicum | 7 sh | (2,0,5) | |
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| Total | 121 sh | | *Thirty semester hours will be awarded as transfer credit for previous nursing courses. Three hours may be earned through advanced placement credit for NURSU382:Principles of Pathophysiology |
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Applies to students entering Fall 2008. ¹Clinical component
²May be challenged Semester Hour Breakdown: 1:1 (Didactic), 2:1 (Seminar), 3:1 (Clinical/lab) |
Online RN-BSN Program
(Part Time Sample Plan of Study)
Applies to students entering Fall 2008. |
| NURSU | 371wRN | Health Assessment and Promotion in Nursing Practice¹ | 4 sh | (2,1,1) | | NURSU | 382wRN | Principles of Pathophysiology² | 3 sh | (3,0,0) | |
| NURSU | 372wRN | Health Care Systems and Policy | 3 sh | (3,0,0) | | NURSU | 376wRN | Leadership and Management in Nursing | 3 sh | (3,0,0) | |
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| NURSU | 380wRN | Nursing Research in Practice | 3 sh | (3,0,0) | NURSU | 385wRN | Professional Nursing and Nursing Practice | 3 sh | (3,0,0) | | Semester V (Spring) Year 2 | | NURSU | 409wRN | Population Focused Nursing Care¹ | 5 sh | (3,0,2) | | NURSU | 395wRN | Clinical Placement | 1 sh | (1,0,0) | |
| NURSU | 450wRN | Leadership/ Management Clinical Practicum | 7 sh | (2,0,5) | | Total prerequisite course work | 60 sh | | Total transfer/advanced placement credit* | 30-33 sh | | Total upper division courses work | 28-31 sh | | Total | 121 sh | *Thirty semester hours will be awarded as transfer credit for previous nursing courses. Three hours may be earned through advanced placement credit for NURSU382:Principles of Pathophysiology. |
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¹Clinical component
²May be challenged Semester Hour Breakdown: 1:1 (Didactic), 2:1 (Seminar), 3:1 (Clinical/lab) |
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 following the link below, or by copying & pasting it in the address bar of your browser.
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
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For registered nurses applying to the RN-BSN track, the application deadline is February 1st, for fall admission. Applications will be accepted on a space available basis after the deadline. A faculty committee reviews completed application files within six-eight weeks after the deadline and sends letters of admission to selected students. Please note that only completed files are reviewed by the College of Nursing.
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.
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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 WebCT and BlackBoard 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.
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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.
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SC AHEC Collaboration
For South Carolina residents the community health component of the curriculum is provided in collaboration with the SC AHEC, allowing students to be precepted by nurses in their local community. Students from other states have alternate experiences planned. |
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