South Carolina Students Can Earn Their RN in Just 20 Months

Joyce University Expands Nursing Education to South Carolina Students

Flexible, hybrid nursing programs now available for South Carolina residents

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – February 12, 2025 – South Carolina residents can now prepare for RN licensure in as few as 20 months. Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences is broadening its hybrid pre- and post-licensure nursing programs to include The Palmetto State.

Since 2022, Joyce University has steadily expanded beyond Utah, now serving students across 12 states, including South Carolina this year. This continued growth reflects the university’s commitment to meeting the increasing demands for skilled nurses throughout South Carolina by providing flexible, career-focused educational pathways.

“Like much of the country, South Carolina faces challenges in healthcare staffing,” said Dr. John Smith-Coppes, President and CEO of Joyce University. “Our goal at Joyce is to not only fill the workforce gap but also to ensure that every graduate is fully prepared to provide exceptional patient care, uphold the highest safety standards, and make a lasting impact in the healthcare industry.”

With this expansion, students in South Carolina can access a range of pre-licensure programs, such as the 20-month Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), the 3-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and the accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (aBSN). Joyce University offers two post-licensure programs for those looking to advance their nursing careers: the 4-semester online RN to BSN program and the 3-semester online MSN in Leadership program.

“At Joyce University, our programs are built to address the growing critical need for skilled nurses,” said Dr. Kelly McCullough, Dean of Nursing. “By combining online coursework with hands-on labs, simulations, and clinical training in local communities, our hybrid learning model provides students with the flexibility they need while delivering a rigorous, high-quality education that prepares them ready for a fulfilling career.”

Students benefit from a hybrid nursing program design, attending online lectures while gaining hands-on experience at the Joyce Johnson Center of Simulation in Draper, Utah. To foster local connections, clinical training takes place in each student’s state of residence.

Enrollment for South Carolina students is now open, with the next cohort starting in the Summer Semester on May 5th.

For more information about Joyce University’s nursing programs or employment opportunities in South Carolina, visit joyce.edu.

• ABOUT JOYCE UNIVERSITY

  Founded in 1979, Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences’ mission is to prepare students to serve as competent professionals, to advance their careers, and to pursue lifelong learning. Located in Draper, Utah, Joyce University is proud to have helped thousands of students across the US graduate and launch lasting healthcare careers. With a recent expansion of its pre-licensure programs to select regional locations, including Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, and Wisconsin. Joyce University’s expansion enables aspiring nurses in these regions to access the same high-quality education and opportunities that have defined the institution for decades. Join them as they continue to shape the future of healthcare, one student at a time.

  Joyce University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) for the Associate of Science in Nursing degree program and by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing degree programs.