School of Nursing
With LPN, BSN, MSN, DNP, and Post-Graduate Certificate programs, South College offers quality nursing programs, knowledgeable instructors, and supportive staff to help you start and grow in your nursing knowledge and skills. Get moving on your goals by finding the right nursing program for you at South College!
Understanding the Impact of Nursing
Nursing is a challenging and fulfilling profession, where you have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of your patients. Nurses serve as a care provider, educator, and advocate for patients. They deliver collaborative, interdisciplinary care that helps healthcare teams realize better patient outcomes. Nurses have many opportunities to learn and grow within the ever-changing healthcare field and are able to choose a nursing specialty through continued education.
Specific Characteristics of Nursing Roles
- Nurses (LPN, nursing assistant, registered nurse, nurse practitioner & DNP specialist) are key members of the healthcare team and mostly a patient’s first contact.
- The nurse will typically be the first to assess immediate status of the patient, obtain vital signs for the physician and establish a set of key criteria or preparation for the physician so that they have the complete view.
- Unyielding compassion, attention to detail and observation, as well as outstanding ability to multi-task are traits very common to nurses.
- High energy and enthusiasm for problem-solving and fast-paced teamwork with other members of the healthcare team are crucial to the role.
- The nurse practitioner is typically a deeply specialized member of the healthcare team with expertise in areas such as pediatrics, geriatrics, mental health, and other core areas.
- The DNP (Doctor of Nurse Practitioner) has an even more specialized focus, working in areas such as anesthesiology and family practice, or even serving at the executive leadership level of a healthcare facility.
Welcome to the South College School of Nursing from Dean Dr. Tiffany Skinner
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Associate of Science in Health Science (Pre-Nursing)
Develop the foundation you need to apply for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and continuing to pursue your goals in the nursing field.
Asheville Atlanta Dallas Indianapolis Knoxville Marietta Nashville Online Orlando Pittsburgh See ProgramAssociate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
Work to build fundamental skills for becoming a nursing generalist and earn your ASN. Start working toward future opportunities in nursing today.
Asheville Atlanta Dallas Indianapolis Knoxville Marietta Nashville Orlando Pittsburgh See ProgramAssociate of Science in Nursing (LPN-ASN)
Our Associate of Science in Nursing (LPN/ASN option) program is designed to provide Licensed Practical Nurses with a strong academic and clinical foundation for becoming a nurse generalist.
Atlanta Knoxville Marietta Nashville Orlando See ProgramBachelor of Science in Nursing (Traditional)
Work to earn your BSN and develop the knowledge and skills to deliver superior nursing care. Start working toward tomorrow’s opportunities in this challenging and rewarding profession today.
Asheville Atlanta Indianapolis Knoxville Marietta Nashville Orlando Pittsburgh See ProgramBachelor of Science in Nursing (Accelerated)
Dreaming of becoming a nurse and already have a degree in another field? In as little as 18 months depending on academic background, our BSN program accelerated option can help equip you with the nursing skills to pursue future opportunities.
Asheville Atlanta Knoxville Marietta Nashville See ProgramBachelor of Science in Nursing (Hybrid/Online)
Combine online and in-person learning as you work toward your BSN and work to develop the knowledge and skills to deliver superior nursing care.
Asheville Atlanta Knoxville Marietta Nashville Orlando See ProgramBachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN-BSN)
Work to continue the development of your knowledge and skills to deliver superior nursing care and earn your BSN. Start working toward tomorrow’s nursing opportunities today.
Atlanta Knoxville Marietta Nashville See ProgramBachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN)
Work to earn your BSN online in as little as 1 year depending on academic background and start working toward tomorrow’s advancement opportunities today.
Online See ProgramAdult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Postgraduate Certificate
Work to expand your skills with our Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP Postgraduate Certificate program. Get the flexibility of online learning alongside faculty mentorship and support.
Online See ProgramFamily Nurse Practitioner Postgraduate Certificate
Work to expand your nursing skills with our Family Nurse Practitioner Postgraduate Certificate program that provides the flexibility of online learning alongside faculty mentorship and support.
Online See ProgramCertificate in Licensed Practical Nursing
Work to learn fundamental skills for helping to promote, maintain, and restore patient health and independence. Start working toward tomorrow’s LPN opportunities today.
Asheville Atlanta Indianapolis Knoxville Marietta Nashville Pittsburgh See ProgramCertificate in Practical Nursing
Work to learn fundamental skills for helping to promote, maintain, and restore patient health and independence. Start working toward tomorrow’s LPN opportunities today.
Orlando See ProgramPsychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Postgraduate Certificate
Work to expand your skills with our Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Postgraduate Certificate program. Get the flexibility of online learning alongside faculty mentorship and support.
Online See ProgramDoctor of Nursing Practice (Post-Master's)
Work to build the skills you need to provide the highest quality health care for patients, families, communities, and populations. Earn your DNP (Post-Master’s) online in as little as 21 months.
CBE – Competency Based Education Online See ProgramDoctor of Nursing Practice with a Concentration in Nurse Anesthesia
Work to build the skills you need to provide the highest quality health care for patients, families, communities, and populations. Go from a BSN to a DNP in as little as 3 years.
Knoxville See ProgramMaster of Science in Nursing with a Concentration in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Discover a flexible and affordable way to earn your MSN online in as little as 21 months. Start working toward future Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner opportunities today.
Online See ProgramMaster of Science in Nursing with a Concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner
Discover a flexible and affordable way to earn your MSN online, with RN-MSN and BSN-MSN tracks. Start working toward future Family Nurse Practitioner opportunities today.
Online See ProgramMaster of Science in Nursing with a Concentration in Nursing Informatics
Discover a flexible and affordable way to earn your MSN online in as little as 21 months (full-time). Start working toward a future in Nursing Informatics today.
Online See ProgramMaster of Science in Nursing with a Concentration in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Discover a flexible and affordable way to earn your MSN online in as little as 21 months. Start working toward future Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner opportunities today.
Online See ProgramPost-Doctoral Certificate in Nurse Anesthesia
Work to acquire the skills you need to provide the highest quality anesthesia care for patients, families, communities, and populations. Go from a DNP to a Post-Doctoral Certificate in Nurse Anesthesia in 3 years.
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