South Carolina State University BSN Nursing Reviews

Nursing program

• The Training program of Nursing at SC State is nationally certified by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and is endorsed by the South Carolina State Board of Nursing. There are three syllabus plans/tracks for pupils enthusiastic about pursuing a career in nursing. The pre-licensure/generic curriculum plan is for pupils without a nursing background. The LPN to BSN plan is for people who have already completed a certified practical nurse training program and are licensed to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• The RN to BSN plan is for RNs who have finished a Diploma or even Associate Degree training program for RNs and now desire to obtain the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Students who graduate from the Training program of Nursing will possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Pre-licensure/generic and LPN to RN graduates meet the requirements to take the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
• The objective of the Training program of Nursing is to prepare and also graduate baccalaureate nurses who are effective at exercising independent professional judgments in the delivery of safe, economical and also compassionate care while promoting the care management and also care integration in families, groups, and also communities across settings

About the school

• South Carolina State University (typically known as SCSU or SC State) is a four-year historically black institution situated in Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States Of America.
• It is the only state funded, traditionally black land-grant institution in South Carolina and is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund as well as being certified by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Total estimated cost of attendance is approximate $24,160

Following are the minimum requirements for BSN Nursing Program. Minimum admission standards include:

Freshman Admission Requirements

Applicants are considered for admission after the following credentials have been received:

1. Completed application;
2. Official high school transcript and class rank (with confirmation of receipt of a valid high school diploma) or GED certificate. A student who is attending high school and has not yet graduated can be considered for admission pending completion of required courses; and
3. SAT I combined (Critical Reading + Mathematics) score or ACT score.
4. Nonrefundable $25.00 application fee

High School Course Requirements

• English 4 units
• Mathematics 4 units (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and Algebra III, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, Statistics, or Discrete Mathematics or capstone mathematics)
• Laboratory Science 3 units (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) and /or a prerequisite of Biology or Chemistry.
• Foreign Language 2 units (same language)
• Social Studies 3 units (U.S. History, Economics and Government and recommended, and one other unit)
• Electives 4 units (Advanced Mathematics, Computer Science, English, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages, Humanities or Laboratory Sciences).
• PE or ROTC 1 unit

Contact:

Address: 300 College Street Northeast, Orangeburg, SC 29115, USA

PHONE: 1-800-260-5956 or 803-536-7000

Website: http://www.scsu.edu/