Welcome to the Web site of the College of Nursing at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. We are the only academic health sciences center in South Carolina, and thus we are on the cutting edge of health care practice, education and discovery.  In addition, we have the only accelerated nursing program in South Carolina and graduate the largest number of MSN and PhD students.  We also excel in the use of innovative technologies to enhance learning, including our dynamic online programs of study.

Our College has a long and distinguished history of preparing the finest professional nurses who care, cure, and create new knowledge in improving the health of individuals, families, and communities. Most importantly, our nursing graduates assume leadership roles throughout the state and beyond and actively shape the health care of tomorrow. 

This is why we say that “MUSC Nurses Change Lives.”

Clearly, this is a challenging time for health care and an exciting time for the nursing profession.  The need for nurses has never been greater and the impact we have on the health care system is also powerful. As such, the faculty and I are fully committed to helping our nursing students achieve their educational goals, whether they are at the undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral level.

I hope, therefore, that you will consider joining us either online or in the beautiful city of Charleston as you expand your professional horizons. It is true that the sun does shine a little more brightly here as it is reflected in the engaging, stimulating, and supportive learning presence that characterizes our College. I invite you to travel our Web site, examine the possibilities before you, and feel free to contact me if I can help you in your exploration.

Sincerely,





Gail W. Stuart, PhD, APRN, BC, FAAN
Dean and Professor