Nursing Program
One of the largest in South Carolina, Greenville Technical College’s Associate in Applied Science, Nursing, Degree program was developed in 1971 and produces graduates that are eligible to take the national registered nurse licensure examination and begin careers in the nursing profession.
Known for its emphasis on clinical proficiency in a variety of health care settings, employers express confidence in the program and in the skills new nurses bring to the job. The licensure examination passing rates for graduates are consistently at or above the national and state percentages. The Nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
If you're seeking a career in a high-demand field, we can help make your education even more affordable.
The Career Pathways Scholarship may cover the cost of tuition, fees and books if you're enrolled in a qualifying program at GTC.
Please note: Pre-Health Sciences and Pre-Nursing students who are currently enrolled as Associate of Science students are not eligible for the scholarship until they are accepted and enrolled into the Health Sciences/Nursing program they have selected.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THE PROGRAM
The Nursing program is a blend of general education and nursing core courses that will prepare the graduate for licensure and entry as a member of the health care team.
Nursing knowledge in the curriculum is taught using a traditional medical model while presenting, defining, and integrating concepts to organize information. While learning content, students identify interrelated concepts, or concepts influenced by or dependent on one another.
Active learning, also called student-centered learning, is used in the Nursing program classroom.
This kind of learning:
- Promotes the analysis, synthesis and evaluation of complex material
- Inspires the critical thinking required while working in the nursing profession.
- Includes activities like case studies, journaling, classroom and online discussions, debates, presentations, role playing and simulations.
Greenville Technical College nursing graduates enter the workplace well-prepared for success.
- According to data from the South Carolina Colleagues in Caring project, the nursing shortage is acute and is predicted to become worse in the next 10 to 15 years.
- Many health care providers require or prefer bachelor’s degree nursing graduates, so careful consideration must be given to pursuing a four-year degree.
Greenville Technical College BSN Bound students report satisfaction with the program because the first two years aren’t just spent in general education classrooms, but include hands-on, core nursing courses and labs.
National Outlook
Take a look at a nursing career from a national perspective.
South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, State Board of Nursing for South Carolina
Synergy Business Park, Kingstree Building
110 Centerview Dr., Suite 202
Columbia, SC 29210
803-896-4550
https://llr.sc.gov/nurse/
The Associate in Applied Science nursing program at Greenville Technical College located in Greenville, SC is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000
https://www.acenursing.org
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate in Applied Science nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs
Professional Licensure and Certification Requirements
Students who are considering an academic program that may allow them to pursue professional licensure in another state are strongly encouraged to check that state’s information and contact the appropriate licensing agency for additional information and guidance before beginning the program.
Greenville Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.
Questions about the accreditation of Greenville Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
VISION
The Nursing Department is committed to providing excellence in education that facilitates the development of competent, caring and professional nurses. Faculty, as both nurses and educators, believe that nurses provide patient centered care with quality and safety to improve, maintain and restore the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
MISSION
The Nursing Department is dedicated to the preparation of individuals to meet the health care needs of the public. Graduate nurses will be able to use essential knowledge, attitudes, skills, and technology to meet the healthcare needs of patients, families, and communities while recognizing the need for an individualized plan of care. Faculty members strive to incorporate essential competencies for nurse educators while preparing graduates who will become the future of the nursing profession.
PHILOSOPHY
The Nursing Faculty strive continuously to achieve excellence in nursing education. Nursing Faculty believe that nursing education focuses on the nursing student and the practice of nursing, which centers around the nurse-client relationship and the provision of safe, quality, and evidence based nursing care to achieve desired client outcomes. Interactions between nurse educators (faculty) and learners (nursing students) focus on nursing knowledge while emphasizing the importance of the nursing profession. Nursing knowledge in the curriculum is taught using a traditional medical model while presenting, defining, and integrating concepts to organize information. Nursing students are able to link these concepts throughout the curriculum and learning is facilitated by this process. Programmatic outcomes measure competency in each domain of learning: cognitive, psychomotor, and affective. Nursing faculty believe excellence in nursing education is achieved through a combined teaching method of both the medical model and nursing concepts, based on the established Core Competencies for Nurse Educators.
The nursing student as a learner must be excited and motivated to increase learning. The learner must possess a spirit of inquiry, a desire for lifelong learning, and a commitment to a career in nursing. Emphasis is placed on student engagement in the learning process and faculty are the facilitators of learning. Students enter the program at different times in their lives and bring diversity and personal experiences that are enhanced through courses in the arts, sciences and humanities. These courses assist in building a foundation of knowledge upon which nursing concepts are added. The integration of a professional knowledge base and behaviors are the expected outcomes of nursing students.
Nursing practice is conceptualized as both an art and a science dedicated to promoting the highest level of health and wellness for a diverse population throughout the lifespan. Nursing professionals identify healthcare problems and use critical thinking skills to build a solid foundation for the direct-care practitioner. In the quest to promote health for individuals, families, and communities, nursing professionals function as advocates, educators, coordinators, and managers in addition to their traditional role as healthcare providers. These roles, combined with nursing knowledge and competence, facilitate the promotion and enhancement of the client’s optimal level of wellness.
The client is viewed as an individual, a family, or a community. Establishing nurse-client relationships is vital so that clients can be encouraged and motivated to acquire knowledge regarding their own level of wellness and the resources available to them. This motivation empowers the client to make autonomous choices regarding healthcare. The client is also encouraged to participate in self-care to reach an optimal state of health and wellness throughout the lifespan.
The curriculum is organized by thirty-nine concepts to introduce disease processes and promote a holistic approach to nursing care. These concepts fall within the headings derived from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing test plan categories. These headings include:
- Safe and Effective Care
- Health Promotion and Maintenance
- Psychosocial Integrity
- Physiological Integrity
Teaching conceptually helps the student link information from all aspects of the curriculum. While learning content, students identify interrelated concepts, or concepts influenced by or dependent on one another.
In addition, the curriculum uses integrated processes also derived from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing test plan. These processes serve as threads throughout all curriculum content and include the following:
- Nursing process
- Caring
- Communication/documentation
- Teaching/learning
- Culture/Spirituality
Nursing (RN)
Associate in Applied Science
This program covers all aspects of the nursing profession and is designed to integrate both theory and practical “hands-on” educational experiences. Nursing students can complete the program in two to three years as full-time students and practice as RNs upon passing the licensure exam.
Nursing program details from our current catalog »
Post RN Specialty Courses
Post RN Specialty Courses allow current RNs, other healthcare professionals, or nursing students with Instructor Permission, to develop specialty skills necessary to meet the needs of patients with critical conditions. The courses provide basic knowledge and skills necessary for safe, competent and effective nursing practice in critical care and other specialty units. Courses may include Dysrhythmia Interpretation (NUR 260), and Physical Assessment (NUR 230). For specific current offerings, please call 864-250-8216.
Specialty courses details from our current catalog »
Click the program below to view the ideal grouping of courses in order by semester. This plan assumes a full-time schedule. Note, however, that many variables can affect this plan, and not every course is offered every semester. Please see your advisor to map out your own personalized progression toward graduation.
Requirements for Nursing Program Admissions
In addition to the Greenville Technical College admissions process outlined in these Enrollment Steps, students interested in the nursing program must also
- understand the School of Health Sciences policies
- successfully complete Career Talk within 1 year of applying to the program
- complete the TEAS Test and earn a minimum score of 65
- submit the weighted application for the program of interest
Policies
The Nursing program strictly adheres to all School of Health Sciences policies, which are detailed on the Health Sciences admissions information page.
Career Talk
Participating in a Career Talk session for your program is a requirement for all Health Sciences students. Career Talk is an information session that covers all program information, the admissions process and all aspects of the career and is valid for one year. Due to the complex nature of the weighted admissions process, students are encouraged to review the career talk as soon as they have an interest in the program to make sure they have a clear understanding of the career and the acceptance process.
Access the Career Talk presentation for Nursing (pdf) »
TEAS Requirement
ADN and APN program applicants are required to complete the Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS®) prior to submitting a Weighted Admission form for program admission. Scores from the TEAS test will be used in the point calculations on the Weighted Admission form. A minimum score of 65 is required for entry into the Nursing program. (Note: Effective July 2025, a minimum score of 70 will be required. Please see the Nursing CareerTalk for more details.) Please see full details for scheduling in the TEAS Information page.
Nursing Weighted Admission Forms
Associate Degree Nursing Weighted Admission Form
The application submission process for GTC's Nursing program is now electronic. The electronic application will only be accessible during the application acceptance periods, March 15-May 15 or July 15-September 15. Applications are not accepted during any other timeframe. Questions related to the Weighted Admission process may be directed to NURadmissions@gvltec.edu.
- To review the form prior to submitting, please view this sample form (pdf) »
This pdf will not be accepted as an official application. It is for reference only. -
To submit an application, you must log in using your GTC student access.
Access the Nursing Weighted Admission form »
Overview of the Nursing Program Admissions Process
Applications are accepted twice per year. Nursing courses begin on a seven-week rotation. Therefore, seating into one of five cohorts is possible, based on the seating process outlined below.
Seating Process:
- Submit a weighted admission form between the dates of March 15 – May 15 for potential admission into the August, October or January class. Submit a weighted admission form between the dates of July 15 – Sept. 15 for potential admission into the March or May class.
- Students with the highest scores will receive an admissions letter, letter of intent, and physical exam form with detailed written requirements.
- To complete the admission process, accepted students must submit a letter of intent, pay a $100 non-refundable deposit, complete the physical exam form, and provide proof of immunizations and current CPR training. All forms are provided with the letter of acceptance, along with the deadline for submission. Students must meet all deadlines in order to be seated as a student in the Nursing program. Continued enrollment is contingent upon a crime-free criminal background check and negative drug screen.
Some of our Clinical Affiliates and Graduate Recruiters include:
- Anmed Health
- Baptist Easley Medical Center
- Cannon Memorial Hospital
- Carolina Center for Behavioral Health
- Encompass Health
- Express Care – Pediatrics
- Greenville County School District
- Mary Black Hospital
- Mercy Health, Bon Secours St. Francis - Downtown
- Mercy Health, Bon Secours St. Francis - Eastside
- National Health Care
- Oconee Memorial Hospital
- Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital
- Piedmont Orthopedics
- Piedmont Reproductive and Endocrinology Group
- PRISMA Health System
- PRISMA Medical Group (B&J)
- PRISMA Steadman Hawkins Clinic
- Self Regional Medical Center
- Serenity Place
- Shriner's Hospital for Children
- Simpsonville Rehabilitation Center
- Spartanburg Regional Health System
BSN Bound means the student plans to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing after graduating from Greenville Technical College Nursing. Anderson University, Bob Jones University, Clemson University, Grand Canyon University, Lander University, MUSC, Southern New Hampshire University, Southern Wesleyan University, USC Aiken and USC Upstate all have ADN to BSN or MSN programs and have outlined a curriculum and an articulation agreement for the GTC ADN student to progress while at GTC and then further their degree at a four-year college.
Learn more about the BSN Bound option »
Earn your BSN online and save!
Another option after you earn your Associate Degree in Nursing is to continue your education online with the above-accredited Universities to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). The associate degree and general education courses required for the BSN can be completed at Greenville Technical College, then the BSN can be earned with an additional year of online nursing study.
GTC Student Nurses Association
Greenville Technical College’s Student Nurses Association (SNA) is a pre-professional organization for nursing and pre-nursing students. Members are eligible for numerous benefits including health insurance, leadership, networking and scholarship opportunities, community involvement, and professional development. For more information, email us at gtcsna@gmail.com or find us on Facebook at GTC Student Nurses Association.
MORE LINKS
Academic Program Chair, Nursing
Dr. Tracy Hudgins
Tracy.Hudgins@gvltec.edu
864-250-8542
Assistant Academic Program Chair, Student Liaison
Meg Batts
Meg.Batts@gvltec.edu
864-250-8523
Assistant Academic Program Chair, Faculty Liaison
Myra Lyles
Myra.Lyles@gvltec.edu
864-250-8567
Nursing Clinical Placement Coordinator
Belgica (Bel) Condon
Bel.Condon@gvltec.edu
864-250-8229
Nursing Laboratory Coordinator
Susan Gadoury
Susan.Gadoury@gvltec.edu
864-250-8282
Administrative Support
Tina Strutton
Tina.Strutton@gvltec.edu
864-250-8216
Dana Long
Dana.Long@gvltec.edu
864-250-8199
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Dr. Tracy Hudgins, Academic Program Director of GTC's Nursing Program, and two colleagues have published “Leveraging Innovation to Design a Psychiatric Mental Health Simulation for Undergraduate Nursing Students During the COVID-19 Global Pandemic” in the issue's Innovation Center.