Nursing has become a large part of my life and identity. I love being a nurse, and being able to learn, develop, grow, and hone my skills close to home at USC Salkehatchie was one of the greatest privileges of my life. The nursing program at USC Salkehatchie is an absolutely vital component of Colleton County and I am eternally grateful for the opportunity to have become a nurse in my hometown. I am also very grateful for all of the individuals at USC Salkehatchie that helped me grow into the person I am today. 

- Bryan Crosby, Class of 2026

In partnership with USC Beaufort (USCB), students at USC Salkehatchie have the opportunity to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. While completing pre-nursing coursework, USC Salkehatchie students apply for admission to USCB’s nursing program. Those accepted complete the program on USC Salkehatchie’s East campus and participate in clinical rotations in and around the Salkehatchie region. The BSN program is approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Upon successful completion of the BSN program, graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

Please contact April Williams, Nursing Advisor, at (803) 812-7435 if you have questions regarding admission to the program and/or program requirements.

Simulation Training

Thanks to funding from private foundations, USC Salkehatchie now offers high fidelity simulation training. The new lab provides nursing students and area healthcare providers with a centrally located, state-of-the-art, dynamic simulation lab training facility, eliminating travel for simulation activities.

100% Pass Rate

For the fourth consecutive year, 100% of our nursing graduates passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) on their first attempt. Through our partnership with USC Beaufort, the program has achieved a 100% first-time pass rate in 10 of the past 11 years.