Bachelor of Science in Nursing (4-year degree)

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  • This proposal should only be submitted after several initials steps have been completed, as described in the policy on New Program Development and Modification (ACAD-109). Specifically, this request should not be submitted until the Program Planning Summary has been approved by the CCU Board of Trustees and the subsequent Program Proposal has been approved by the dean and provost for submission via this process.

    • If the New Undergraduate Program Proposal includes new courses, all new courses must have already been approved (or be in the process of being approved) through the Academic Affairs Committee or Graduate Council.
    • New Undergraduate Programs that consist of 18 or fewer credit hours must include the Final Proposal (approved by the Office of the Provost). Note that the initial Program Planning Summary is not the Final Proposal.
    • New Undergraduate Programs that consist of 19 or more credit hours must include the full SCCHE Final Proposal.
    • Some program modifications that lead to new teacher certification programs, including add-ons or endorsements, as well as programs that change more than 50% of their course offerings or that require a change in the Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) code, may require a New Program Proposal. Contact the Office of the Provost for more information.
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  • Are courses in the program existing or new?*
  • If the new courses have not yet been approved, please ensure that you have initiated a New Course Proposal form.*
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  • Hierarchy Owner*
  • Program Type (Shared Core field)*
  • Shared Core Code
  • Title*
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing (4-year degree)
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing (4-year degree)

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  • CIP (IPED)*
    51.3801
    51.3801
  • Program Type*
    Degree Type*

  • Please enter program description as it should show in the catalog (present tense) then provide the curriculum breakdown in the required field. Review current programs in Catalog for correct formating or contact the Provost Office for questions.

  • Description*

    A Bachelor of Science in Nursing prepares nurses for a variety of entry-level nursing roles in the healthcare system and healthcare organizations.  This program provides Coastal Carolina University students a 4-year bachelors program that prepares graduates to pursue nursing licensure as a registered nurse. The Bachelor of Science in nursing program is committed to advancing the education of registered nurses to meet the growing health care needs in the community, state, nation and the world.

    In recognition of the value of a comprehensive baccalaureate nursing education and sound liberal arts foundation, our mission is to prepare graduates who can provide evidence-based comprehensive nursing care that is scientifically based, caring and respectful of diverse individual needs.

    Students completing this degree are prepared to implement roles in today’s health care environment that require commitment to evidence-based practice, professionalism and professional ethics, health promotion and disease prevention for individuals and population, leadership skills and knowledge that utilize health information technology, communication and collaboration to promote patient safety and quality care.

    To this end, the faculty embraces quality teaching and engaged learning opportunities in the classroom, faculty-student mentoring, and multiple collaborative learning opportunities throughout the program.

    The curriculum of the Bachelor of Science in nursing program is derived from this mission and the American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope and Standards of Practice and the National League for Nursing (NLN) Competencies for Baccalaureate Nursing Education.

    The pre-licensure BSN program at Coastal Carolina University is a specialization within the College of Health & Human Performance and requires a separate application process. The BSN degree prepares graduates to pursue nursing licensure and entry-level nursing positions.

    The traditional BSN program will prepare graduates with entry-level RN skills, knowledge base, and ethical values to pass the national licensure examination for registered nurses (NCLEX-RN) and enter the profession as novice Registered Nurses.


    Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) are statements of the overarching knowledge, skills, attitudes and/or values that students should acquire in the program of study. The PSLOs and the curriculum of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing is derived from the university, college, and program mission, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope and Standards of Practice, and the National League for Nursing (NLN) Competencies for Baccalaureate Nursing Education. At the completion of the pre-licensure BSN program, graduates will be able to:


    1. Apply knowledge from nursing, the sciences, and a liberal education as the foundation for clinical judgment, reflective practice and decision making in a variety of dynamic settings.
    2. Incorporate principles of person-centered care including compassionate, individualized, coordinated, holistic, and evidence-based practice.
    3. Engage in collaborative partnerships, advocate for policy, and prepare for public health response that supports improvement of equitable population health outcomes.
    4. Apply ethical principles, the Code for Nurses, and professional standards to promote patient safety and quality care.
    5. Integrate nursing research findings and best practice evidence to promote ethical practice decisions.
    6. Employ principles of safety and improvement science to mitigate the risk of harm to individuals, populations, and providers.
    7. Engage in self-reflection and other activities that foster lifelong learning, personal health, and professional growth.
    Acceptance to the nursing major is not test optional. Applicants who apply by March 1 will be given priority consideration. Applicants will be required to have a combined SAT score of at least 1100, a composite ACT score of 22, or TEAS-7 score of 78%. The 46-credit core curriculum and graduation requirements will be the same as it is for all Coastal Carolina University students. Approximately 26 credits of Foundation courses will be specific to the major, as will 55 credits of courses in the major. Courses in the major include didactic, lab, and clinical practice. The BSN curriculum is provided below. The specific program sequence is is available upon request.

    Admission to the BSN program is competitive, and the application process differs for first-time freshmen and change of major or transfer students. Incoming freshmen who seek to enroll in pre-nursing must meet all university admissions requirements and have a minimum SAT composite score of 1100, minimum score of 22 on the ACT, or a minimum score of 78% on the TEAS test. There is limited availability of this program, so meeting the minimum test scores does not guarantee acceptance to nursing. Acceptance into the pre-nursing program as a freshman does not guarantee progression into the BSN major. Incoming freshmen who meet the eligibility requirements will be admitted to pre-nursing. There will be an additional application in the sophomore year to change the major to nursing.

    Transfer students wanting to major in pre-nursing must meet the same minimum test score requirements as incoming freshmen and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Current students who want to change their major to pre-nursing also must document their minimum eligibility with standardized test scores, and have a C or better in all courses attempted.

  • Prospective Curriculum*
  • Planned start date for new program*
    Fall 2024
    Fall 2024
  • Have you attached all required documentation?*
    SCCHE Final Program Proposal; or Planning summary for Minor, Emphasis, Tracks, Concentrations, or Specializations
Justification for Request
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  • What research has led to this request?*

    Many healthcare systems and employers are seeking out nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing to improve safety and help prepare for future healthcare challenges. This program will provide Coastal Carolina University students a 4-year bachelors program that leads to nursing licensure. There is strong evidence that shows a BSN provides graduates the skills and education they need to grow as clinicians and make a significant impact in the nursing profession. The program builds on documented student demand, local and regional need, and existing programs and faculty in the new Conway Medical Center College of Health and Human Performance.

  • What impact will this request have on existing academic programs?*

    The BSN in nursing will have an impact on existing academic programs. The curriculum utilizes 14 courses offered outside of the Nur course prefix. The impact on these courses will be minimal as these courses are already part of the core curriculum with the exception of the HSCI courses.

  • What financial costs are associated with this request?*

    Accreditation. The existing RN to BSN Completion Program is nationally accredited by ACEN as a baccalaureate program and will not incur additional accreditation costs as CCU is already accredited. A substantive change report will need to be submitted to ACEN within four months of when the first students are accepted to the program.

     

    Faculty. One additional faculty member will need to be hired prior to admitting students.  Per the SC Nurse Practice Act, the maximum ratio of faculty to students in an acute care inpatient setting is one faculty member to eight students. A cohort of 32 students would require four clinical instructors. Three clinical instructors can be part-time teaching associates but at least one clinical instructor must be a full-time FTE faculty member. Per state law in the Nurse Practice Act, the majority of nursing faculty need to be full-time in their role; the full-time equivalent of clinical instructors shall not exceed 30% of the filled full-time faculty positions.  Additional faculty include a simulation lab coordinator and a nursing skills lab coordinator. That could be one full-time person or two part-time positions. A salary of at least $50,000 plus benefits would be expected. For this clinical position(s), but does not need to be tenure-track. A part-time lab coordinator would be needed to set up simulation scenarios, maintain the high fidelity mannikins, maintain the lab, and instruct students.

    Facilities. As the program grows, additional facilities will need to accommodate educational demands. A larger classroom space will be needed to accommodate full cohort instruction.Clinical and lab spaces will need to also be added. Simulation labs are generally located at academic campuses or may be integrated into healthcare centers such as hospitals consisting of one or several individual simulation rooms. Simulation and skill development facilities are essential for the education, training and preparation of nursing students, which aids in their clinical readiness and professional development. In addition to the actual lab area that houses hospital beds and low-, medium-, and high-fidelity mannikins, an observation space is needed with a one-way window so students can learn by observing and critiquing and so the simulation lab coordinator or faculty member can make programming adjustments as needed during a simulation. If the current space used for nursing is renovated the program will be able to accommodate the initial cohort for nursing. With the addition of Conway Medical Center as a partner, it is likely that the university and the medical center can partner together to create dual- use training spaces. The initial renovation estimate for the current nursing academic space is $20,000. 

    Equipment. The purchase and installation of one high fidelity human patient simulator will cost approximately $105,000 for an adult model, including set-up. None of the local hospitals have large maternity wards, so an additional birthing and newborn simulator would be beneficial, at a cost of approximately $6000. A 3-bed hospital bedroom space that is configured like a hospital room with a hospital beds, linens, IV pumps (including bags, tubing, and related equipment), suction, oxygen, and other emergency equipment is needed, as well as space that would house the simulators. In addition to the actual lab area that houses both low- and high- fidelity mannikins, an observation space is needed with a one-way window so students can learn by observing and critiquing and so the simulation lab coordinator can make programming adjustments as needed during a simulation. A telephone or intercom that is linked from the“patient room” to the observation room is another important part of the simulation lab. Conference room/classroom space is also needed for student debriefing and could serve as instructional space. The observation room and debriefing/conference rooms are equally important to the simulation experience. The space should be a flexible multi-use space with counters and storage, and the equipment purchased only when the space is ready to allow for purchase of the most up-to-date technology.  It is likely that with equipment purchase and space renovations, establishing a simulation lab would cost approximately $1 million. The ideal simulation lab would be expandable to accommodate program growth. A fully equipped nursing lab would need to be available by Spring 2026, and ideally, a fully operational sim lab by Fall 2026. It is anticipated that student lab fees would likely need to be implemented to defray costs of expendable supplies and lab maintenance/updates.

    No additional library resources are needed at this time.

  • If NO change in cost is anticipated, how is this possible?*

    Costs are described in the financial cost section. 

  • Any additional information?

    As approved by the office of the Provost, the Initial program proposal is attached for review. The full CHE proposal is not attached at this time due to the time constraints of this program. The South Carolina board of nursing requires initial institution support 18 months in advance. This means that the attached proposal must be approved during this academic affairs cycle in order to meet the time requirements. This also impacted the time line of the Bachelor of Health Science degree that is concurrently being submitted for academic affairs review. 

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