A Liberal Arts–Grounded Nursing Education
Claflin University’s RN to BSN program provides students with the essential foundation of a liberal arts
education, emphasizing critical and analytic thinking, independent research, oral and written communication
skills. The University invites students to use disciplined study to explore and confront the substantive
challenges facing local, national and global societies.
The program allows students who have an Associate Degree in Nursing the opportunity to advance their knowledge
and skills through integrated learning and experience. Coursework builds on previous nursing education and
experience to prepare students as leaders and lifelong learners who practice in a variety of health care settings
and with diverse patient populations. Students gain insight into assessment and management of various populations,
integrate evidence-based practice in the health care setting, and devise assessment, planning, and evaluation
strategies to improve health in the community.