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Become a Transformative Leader in Healthcare
At USCA, our accredited undergraduate nursing programs prepare you to make a lasting impact in hospitals, community health centers, home health/hospice, clinics or physician offices, occupational health settings, research institutions, or schools and universities. Through a blend of classroom instruction, interactive labs, immersive simulations, and real-world clinical experiences, you’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead in patient care, education, research, and beyond.
4-year Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program
Graduates of this program are prepared to practice as a professional nurse in a variety of settings and have the necessary background for graduate nursing education. Approved by the SC Board of Nursing and is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
RN-BSN Program
This track is designed for RNs who have an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Diploma in Nursing. Nursing courses are only offered online and can be completed in 12 months (full-time study) or 18 months (part time study).
Department Highlights
At USCA, our BSN nursing programs prepare tomorrow’s leaders to succeed in nearly any healthcare setting. Whether you choose our online RN to BSN program or our on-campus Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN) degree, you’ll be prepared to pursue diverse career pathways, advance into leadership roles, or begin a graduate degree in nursing.
What makes USCA School of Nursing stand out?
- Affordability – USCA offers the lowest tuition among public nursing schools in SC & GA.
- First-time NCLEX-RN pass rates that consistently exceed both SC and national averages.
- 100% of graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate education within 6-months of graduation.
- Small classes with personalized attention – fewer than 50 students per class and a 8:1 student-to-faculty-ratio in lab or clinical groups.
- Financial support – USCA awarded nearly 40 scholarships totaling over $150,000 last year to students in both BSN programs.
State-of-the-art high-fidelity simulation lab.
“Thank you for your interest in USCA’s School of Nursing. Our graduates are positively impacting health outcomes in South Carolina and worldwide. You can be a part of the USCA School of Nursing legacy. I invite you to browse the website for an overview of our nursing programs and schedule a visit to our campus. Make sure to follow us on social media, too. Go Pacers!”
Application to the School of Nursing
To access the application, you will login as a 'Returning User,' not a 'First Time User.' Use the same email address and password you used to apply for admission to the university. If you do not remember the email you used, call the Admissions Office at 803-641-3366 and they can assist you.
NCLEX-RN pass rate, which exceeds both the national and South Carolina state averages for nursing schools.
Employment rate—or accepted into graduate nursing schools—within six months of graduation and licensure.
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Application to the School of Nursing
You must first apply for admission to the university, and then apply to the SON. To access the application, you will login as a 'Returning User,' not a 'First Time User.' Use the same email address and password you used to apply for admission to the university. If you do not remember the email you used, call the Admissions Office at 803-641-3366 and they can assist you.
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