Citadel’s new nursing program earns national accreditation
June 17, 2019
Cadets can now apply for Nursing ROTC scholarships; Veteran students can use GI Bill for tuition
The words contained in a letter addressed to The Citadel’s Swain Department of Nursing mean a great deal to the Lowcountry’s newest nursing education program, its students and ultimately to the patients they will serve:
“The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at The Citadel is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.”(http://www.ccneaccreditation.org)
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education works to ensure the quality and integrity of nursing programs through a voluntary assessment process. The Citadel engaged in that process beginning in 2017. The accreditation lasts five years and then the college applies again.
The accreditation enables prospective cadets and cadet nursing majors to apply for nursing ROTC scholarships. Veteran students can also use their GI Bill funds to pay for their nursing tuition at The Citadel.
Joseph, directed the founding of the program and led the college’s first graduating class of nurses through their studies up to graduation and their nursing board exams in May.
The program launched in January of 2017. It takes two years for non-cadet evening students to complete their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), entering after having already finished general education requirements at another institution such as a community college. It is the only evening BSN program in the Lowcountry, designed for people who work during the day.
Cadet nursing majors participate in a full four-year program.
There are 85 students in the program, more than half of whom are cadets.
