South University

At South University, we'll help you make the most of your potential--starting with a quality education that's backed by more than 100 years of dedication to excellence and personalized attention.

Making the most of your potential is also about earning your degree in a way that works with your lifestyle. To meet your needs and make you feel comfortable with your decision, South University offers you the choice of campus or online learning.

Excellence in education. Online convenience.

As an online student at South University, you have access to the many benefits of South University--including excellence in education and personalized attention--while enjoying the convenience of earning your bachelor's and master's degree entirely online.

Attending South University classes online means no more driving to class. No more adjusting your schedule to accommodate scheduled class times. We give you the freedom to attend class anytime, day or night--from anywhere you can connect to the Internet.

Online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)

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In the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree completion program at South University, you will learn the health care concepts taught at our campus locations and enjoy the convenience of attending class online anytime day or night. At South University, you are in control of your education.

Our RN to BSN online program offers registered nurses many benefits including:

Study innovative health care concepts

• Study palliative care, gerontological nursing, and complementary and alternative nursing methods.
• Enhance your patient teaching skills and your ability to motivate and train nursing staff.
• Develop management abilities by expanding your critical thinking skills in establishing priorities, delegating responsibility and formulating decisions.

Receive credit for your RN experience

• RNs may receive 45 credit hours for their nursing experience
• Tuition is $280 per credit hour.
• Financial aid and transfer of credit is available for qualified applicants.

Earn a BSN degree in 18 months with accelerated courses

• Qualified applicants can earn a BSN degree in one-and-a-half years.
• Accelerated five-and-a-half week courses.

Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

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In the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program at South University, you will enhance the knowledge you use as a registered nurse, develop clinical teaching skills and learn to utilize research in the nursing practice. Upon graduation from the program, you will be prepared to pursue more advanced positions in today's competitive health care environment.

The program blends nursing theory with advanced practice concepts necessary to successfully work within the structure, culture and mission of almost any size health care organization or educational setting. You will enjoy the convenience of attending class online anytime day or night. At South University, you are in control of your education.

Study advanced and innovative health care concepts:

• Study current health care issues such as ethical decision making strategies, multicultural educational needs and the impact of the organization in the health care delivery system.
• Design teaching plans that integrate advanced care concepts.
• Learn how to develop and evaluate curriculum for academic and other environments and learn clinical teaching skills.
• Utilize concepts from pathophysiology in nursing practice.
• Demonstrate the ability to design valid and reliable testing.

Additional Benefits of South University's Nursing Programs

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Success centered on your schedule

• No campus residency required--take all classes online.
• Attend class anytime--day or night.
• Earn a BSN degree online while you work full time.
• Earn a Master of Science degree in Nursing while you work full time with accelerated five-and-a-half week courses.

Time-honored academic heritage

• Established in 1899, South University has delivered quality education and personal attention to students for more than 100 years.
• South University has campus locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina.
• The nursing program is part of the School of Health Professions.

South University is accredited

• South University is regionally accredited (SACS).
• South University is accredited to offer doctorial degrees (Level V institution).
• The online BSN program is nationally accredited (CCNE).

Information

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