Clemson University

Established in 1889, Clemson University is a public institution in Clemson, South Carolina. It is the second-largest university in South Carolina, with close to 25,000 students enrolled in 2018. The university is structured into seven colleges, including the College of Social and Health Sciences that houses the nursing department. The university manages the Clemson Experimental Forest, which includes 17,500 acres of land for research and education. The campus includes three buildings from the beginning of the university. Hardin Hall, Tillman Hall, and Godfrey Hall were built between 1890 and 1898 and remain in use by the university.

Nursing students may enroll in the traditional BSN, RN to BSN, accelerated BSN, or MSN programs. The programs are all accredited by the CCNE. After graduating, most students find jobs in the nursing field within several months. In fact, the university has a nearly 100% job placement rate within three months of graduation. The traditional BSN program offers hands-on training through clinical labs in a state-of-the-art simulation skills center. During the junior and senior years, BSN students begin clinical rotations and take on more of their nursing courses. The RN to BSN program is offered entirely online, providing a flexible option for registered nurses seeking a BSN.