Nursing at FMU

Mission Statement

The mission of the Francis Marion University Department of Nursing is to prepare graduates to function competently as caring, professional nurses in a variety of healthcare settings. The program endeavors to instill in students the value of lifelong learning.

Nursing Programs

BSN (Pre-licensure)

For students who don’t have a nursing license.

RN to BSN

For nurses interested in furthering their education.

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Practice-oriented terminal degree program.

MSN/FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner program.

MSN/PMHNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program.

MSN/Nurse Educator

Master’s degree program for nurse educators.
Also available: Post-Master’s NE Certificate

center of excellence
CCNE Accredited

Program Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing/master’s degree program in nursing and/Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Francis Marion University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Student Achievement Outcomes

BSN Program Outcomes
NCLEX-RN pass rates, job placement rates, and completion rates

MSN Program Outcomes
Certification exam pass rates, job placement rates, and completion rates
Please note that the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) exam for Nurse Educator students is voluntary and not required.

DNP Program Outcomes
Certification exam pass rates, job placement rates, and completion rates

Student achievement outcomes were last updated September 20, 2023.