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Nursing-R.N., B.S.N

College of Nursing

Our cutting-edge RN to BSN online degree program is designed for practicing registered nurses who seek to advance their careers through leadership and managerial roles in health care.

In as little as 12 months, achieve your Bachelor of Science in Nursing within a flexible program that's built to accommodate the busy schedules of registered nurses. The program focuses on enhancing leadership skills and deepening professional knowledge, positioning nurses to thrive as leaders in professional practice.

Program Highlights

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    A National Leader

    Learn in the nation’s top online graduate program, according to U.S. News and World Report.

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    Scholarship Opportunities

    Over $1 million student scholarships to help support educational goals.

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    Academic Excellence

    Gain education and experience in the school’s two National League for Nursing Designated Centers of Excellence.

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    Flexible Choices

    Tailor your RN-BSN journey with two curriculum tracks, each featuring the same coursework but varying timelines.

What You’ll Study

Enhance your skills in leadership, informatics and more. Use information and technology to assist in making clinical judgments using reflection, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills for effective health care delivery. RN-BSN students attend a face-to-face clinical capstone experience at an approved site in their community or Columbia, SC.

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Building Skills

Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.

  • Leadership

    Inspiring and guiding others to achieve common goals and reach their full potential

    Troubleshooting and Analysis

    Identify root causes, determine solutions and restore functionality or improve performance

    Collaboration

    Working with others to achieve a common goal or objective

  • Critical Thinking

    Analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions or judgments

    Decision-making Expertise

    Applying critical thinking and analytical skills to make informed and effective decisions

    Management

    Directing and overseeing the activities and resources to achieve specific goals

Using your degree

Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.

Potential Careers

  • Assistant Nurse Manager
  • Nurse Manager
  • Hospital Unit Associate Director
  • Nurse Administrator
  • Nurse Educator
  • Specialty Unit Nurse

Workplace Settings

  • Hospital
  • Physician Office
  • Ambulatory Hospital
  • Home Healthcare
  • Skilled Nursing
  • Education

Advanced Degrees

Advance your career or options with post-graduate education.

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