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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Accelerated)

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What You’ll Learn

South College’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing provides students with the knowledge and skills to act as providers, designers, managers and coordinators of patient care. The program builds on a foundation of liberal arts education, establishing the knowledge base and clinical expertise for the generalist in nursing practice.

The major curriculum is based on The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2008). Students will gain the skills to delegate tasks, supervise patient care, and evaluate personnel in the context of a team setting. South College’s structured coursework and wide network will help students develop the ability to thrive in the workforce after graduation.

This program will prepare students to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), which all professional nurses are required to take before they can practice nursing. Depending on enrollment, two major course cohorts will begin the accelerated nursing program each year.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing offered at South College

What can I do with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Accelerated)?

Nurse Registered Nurse Nursing Attendant Nursing Coordinator Health Information Management Technician Nursing Informaticist Caregiver Unit Director Telehealth Nurse Emergency Department Nurse

14% – 17%* Estimated Job Growth

Keys to Success

Students must enter the program with a willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and a commitment to patient care. Determination, flexibility, and concentration will be extremely helpful, and you will need strong leadership and communication skills, as well as an excellent work ethic and a willingness to collaborate.

South College is committed to providing any support we can to help our students succeed. Nursing faculty members are accessible and approachable, and course tutors, the Writing Lab, and the Math Lab are available for assistance with core skills.

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Accreditation or Approval

State Authorization (Asheville, Atlanta, Knoxville, Nashville)

The South College Bachelor of Science in Nursing program offered at the Parkside Learning Site (Knoxville) received initial approval from the Tennessee Board of Nursing in December 2003, with full approval granted in September 2008. Approval for the addition of the Nashville Learning Site was granted in November 2016. The Master of Science in Nursing program received initial approval in November 2016. The South College Bachelor of Science in Nursing program offered at the Asheville Learning Site received initial approval from the North Carolina Board of Nursing in February 2016, with full approval granted in May 2019. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program offered at the Atlanta Learning Site received initial approval from the Georgia Board of Nursing in September 2018.

Knoxville and Nashville

The Bachelor of Science program offered at the Knoxville and Nashville Learning Sites are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Inc. (ACEN, 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, 404-975-5000, www.acenursing.org). ACEN approved the Substantive Changes report regarding the addition of the BSN program at the Nashville Learning Site in January 2017; Continued Accreditation granted in January 2018 following an on-site review; Voluntary Withdrawal of Accreditation effective July 2019.

Asheville, Atlanta, Knoxville, Nashville, and Online

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Master of Science in Nursing programs at South College are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791 (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

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Consumer Information

Amounts for tuition, fees, books, and supplies are subject to change. Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program can be found here. South College follows the required methodology provided by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission for the reporting of employment information for graduates. This information is compiled on an annual basis and submitted to the Commission by October 15 each year for graduates during the most recently completed reporting year (July 1-June 30). For more detailed information related to the calculation of graduate employment rates, please click here.

*The career options listed above are a small sample of potential job titles, and are not meant to be comprehensive. Students may or may not find employment in these positions. Job growth statistics are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2014–2024 projections. Note that the Bureau does not publish estimates for all job titles, so in some cases these numbers are an approximation based on similar job titles.

Success at South College

Shawn Domm

I chose South College because it came highly recommended from mentors of mine, the faculty is second to none, and the program fits my ever-changing lifestyle. I also chose it because of the flexibility. My wife is still serving in the United States Air Force on Active Duty, and this means that we move when they tell us to move.

- Shawn Domm, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Elizabeth Ferichs

One of the major reasons I chose South College was for the smaller class sizes. It allows more one-on-one time between students and professors, which enhances the learning experience for me.

- Elizabeth Frerichs, Bachelor of Science in Health Science
Adam Hatcher

I went to college originally straight out of high school with the intent of majoring in musical performance with a concentration in theoretical studies. I was not prepared to for college at that point, so I decided to gain some experience and maturity by joining the work force full-time. After working for 10 years, I felt it was time to try school again.

- Adam Hatcher, Bachelor of Business Administration
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