The University of Charleston School of Nursing prepares compassionate and skilled nursing professionals through comprehensive programs spanning ADN, BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, and DNP degrees. With over 50 years of experience educating thousands of nurses, the school emphasizes a blend of strong theoretical knowledge and essential practical skills. Students benefit from hands-on learning in state-of-the-art simulation labs and extensive clinical rotations at premier healthcare facilities, supported by a low student-to-faculty ratio. The curriculum focuses on patient care, critical thinking, and professional development, equipping graduates for diverse roles and successful careers aligned with the university's mission of productive work and community involvement.
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The University of Charleston (UC) is a private non-profit university with its main campus in Charleston, West Virginia. The university also has a location in Beckley, West Virginia, known as UC-Beckley. UC was founded in 1888 as the Charleston Collegiate Institute by the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1901, the college became affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and in 1923, it was renamed the West Virginia Wesleyan College. In 1966, the college became coeducational and in 1971, it changed its name to the University of Charleston.
