RN to BSN in Nursing
Earn the BSN at South Carolina's only HBCU nursing program — and step into the leadership roles healthcare needs.
Inside RN to BSN in Nursing.
Claflin University's Department of Nursing has prepared future nursing leaders in Orangeburg, South Carolina since 2016 — and is the state's only HBCU offering both a BSN and an MSN program.
The RN to BSN completion program helps licensed registered nurses earn the bachelor's degree increasingly required for advancement, building leadership, community and population health, and evidence-based practice skills.
Rooted in Claflin's commitment to excellence and health equity, the program prepares nurses to confront today's healthcare challenges, reduce health disparities, and lead interprofessional care for diverse communities.
Designed around a working nurse's schedule, the RN to BSN program builds leadership, community and population health, and evidence-based practice skills through flexible online coursework, with faculty who know each student by name.
What You'll Learn
- 01Synthesize nursing and scientific evidence to improve care
- 02Lead ethical, quality-focused clinical decision-making
- 03Collaborate across health professions using patient-care technologies
- 04Provide culturally responsive holistic care and advocate through health policy
Why This Program
- South Carolina's only HBCU with a BSN program
- CCNE-accredited baccalaureate nursing degree
- Built for working registered nurses — flexible online format
- Focus on community and population health and health equity
What You'll Study.
Major Requirements
- 0130 credit hours of Associate Degree Nursing coursework
- 0230 credit hours of upper-division nursing courses completed at Claflin
General Education
- 0140 credit hours of general education prerequisites
Electives
- 0120 credit hours of free electives
- 02Total program requirement: 120 credit hours
Downloadable curriculum sheet — coming soon
Where This Degree Takes You.
Common Job Titles
- Registered Nurse (BSN)
- Charge Nurse
- Community Health Nurse
- Nurse Educator
- Clinical Coordinator
Graduate School Options
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Nurse Practitioner programs
Industry Sectors
- Hospitals & Health Systems
- Community Health
- Long-Term Care
- Public Health
Salary outcomes vary by role and region — connect with Claflin Career Services for current, verified data for this field.
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Experiential learning
Learn by Doing.
Real experience is built into the program — from internships and research to service learning and study abroad.
Internships
Placements with regional employers and partners connected to the Department of Nursing.
Undergraduate Research
Mentored, faculty-led research beginning as early as the first year.
Field Experiences
Site visits, practica, and community-based learning that apply classroom theory.
Service Learning
Projects that connect coursework to Orangeburg and the surrounding community.
Study Abroad
Global programs coordinated through the Office of Global Programs.
Learn from Dedicated Scholars.
Dr. Melissa Knight, PhD, RN, MSN, CNE
Interim Associate Dean of Nursing • Assistant Professor of Nursing
Nursing leadership, community & population health
Outcomes That Speak for Themselves.
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“The RN to BSN in Nursing program gave me the mentorship and hands-on experience to step confidently into my career.”
“My professors knew me by name and pushed me to do work I didn't know I was capable of.”
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How to Apply.
Requirements
- Completed Claflin University application
- Official high school transcript (or college transcripts for transfers)
- Self-reported test scores (test-optional pathways available)
- Personal statement and any program-specific materials
Deadlines
- Fall priority: November 1 — Spring priority: November 15
- Rolling admission after priority dates while space remains
- Financial aid: complete the FAFSA by the published priority date
Application Process
- 01Submit your free application online
- 02Send official transcripts and supporting documents
- 03Connect with your admissions counselor
- 04Receive your decision and financial aid package
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Your RN to BSN in Nursing Journey Starts Here.
Take the next step toward a Claflin education — apply, request information, or schedule a visit today.