 DEPARTMENT OF NURSING COOPERATIVE PROGRAM OPTION RN-BSN Track Campus Option This program is designed for registered nurses with a diploma in nursing or associate degree in nursing seeking a baccalaureate degree. Registered nurses who have completed 60 semester hours of lower division, prerequisite coursework prior to enrollment in the MUSC College of Nursing are eligible for the program. No prerequisite coursework is offered through MUSC; prerequisite coursework can be earned at Francis Marion University or any regionally accredited college or university. This program combines the educational resources of Francis Marion University and the Medical University of South Carolina on behalf of a segment of the State's population previously not being served by a geographically available baccalaureate program in nursing. The Satellite Program, as part of the undergraduate program of the MUSC College of Nursing, meets the mission of improving health outcomes of individuals, families, and communities through education of professional nurses. All undergraduate program goals and objectives of the Medical University of South Carolina, College of Nursing are implemented as part of the curriculum. This baccalaureate program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission and is approved by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Nursing. Prerequisite coursework will be accepted for transfer if the student meets the minimum requirement and a grade of "C" or better is earned. The RN-BSN track offered at the Francis Marion University Satellite campus must be completed on a part-time basis; students that require full-time study must complete coursework at the Charleston campus. Coursework at the Francis Marion University satellite campus is taught on site and clinical experiences are arranged in the Pee Dee region of the State. Application deadline is June 1 for the RN-BSN. On-line applications are available at http://www.musc.edu/es. Program offerings are contingent upon acceptable enrollment. Prerequisite Course Work for Admission
Upper Division Coursework
RN-BSN ONLINE OPTIONOnline Information Online learning is a convenient way to earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing. It does mean a commitment on your part in regards to time. You also need to be self disciplined and have basic computer competencies. You will be required to go to MUSC during the semester for orientation and occasional seminars. This program has full-time and part-time options available. Criterion for prerequisite course work is the same as listed above for the campus option. South Carolina AHEC The community health component of the curriculum is provided in collaboration with the SC AHEC, allowing students to be prepared by nurses in their local community. Application Deadline The application deadline is February 1 for fall admission. On-line applications are available at http://www.musc.edu/es.  Back
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