School of Nursing

Mission

The mission of Clemson University School of Nursing, as a preeminent scholarly center of learning and research excellence, is to educate students at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels to become health care professionals who transform lives through research, scholarship, practice and outreach.

Vision

Clemson University School of Nursing will elevate nursing and health care through leadership, research, scholarship and practice to maximize the health and quality of life for the people of South Carolina, the nation and the global community.

Core Values/Principles

Excellence and Innovation in Education and Research: We strive for academic and scholarly excellence by fostering critical thinking, innovation and research that advance nursing science and health care practices.

Transformative Leadership and Professionalism: We prepare ethical, compassionate leaders who shape the future of health care through evidence-based practice, advocacy and lifelong learning.

Community Engagement and Service: We are committed to improving health outcomes through meaningful outreach, collaboration and culturally competent care at local, national and global levels.

Ethics, Integrity and Accountability: We uphold the principles of ethics, integrity and accountability in all aspects of nursing education, research and clinical practice.

Goals

• Enrich the Student Experience through Excellence in Nursing Education: The School of Nursing will deliver a competency-based, comprehensive educational experience that fosters professional identity, clinical excellence and personal growth across all degree levels. Through experiential learning, faculty mentorship and academic support, we will prepare students to thrive in varied health care settings.
• Expand Nursing Science and Interdisciplinary Research: We will cultivate a vibrant research culture that supports faculty and student scholarship, advances nursing knowledge and contributes to evidence-based practice and health policy reform. Partnerships with interdisciplinary teams will be optimized to address complex health challenges at local, state and national levels.
• Lead Community-Engaged Health Transformation: The School of Nursing will strengthen its role as a catalyst for health equity and community well-being by designing and leading outreach initiatives that address health disparities, promote prevention, and improve access to care, particularly in underserved and rural areas.
• Prepare Nursing Leaders to Shape the Future of Health Care: We will prepare students to become transformative leaders in health care through curricula grounded in ethics, quality improvement, systems thinking and interprofessional collaboration. Graduates will be equipped to lead change, influence policy and champion innovation in nursing practice and education.

CCNE Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, the master’s degree program in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Clemson University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

SACS Accreditation

The Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) is the recognized regional accrediting body. Clemson University is accredited by SACS to award bachelor’s master’s, and doctoral degrees. For additional information please see http://www.sacs.org/.

National Center of Excellence

The National League for Nursing has named Clemson University’s School of Nursing a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education (2014-2023), one of the highest honors in the nursing education field. Since 2004, only 95 programs nationwide have garnered this designation.

Community Advisory Board – Nurse Leaders

Kathleen Black, MSN, RN Chief Nursing Executive Bon Secours St. Francis

Kristie Boswell, MS, APRN, FNP-C, Assistant Director, Mobile Health Operations, Clemson Rural Health

Kevin Busby, Nurse Executive, Patrick Harris Hospital

Carl Cromer, DNP, RN, Chief Nursing Officer, Prisma Health- Greenville Medical Campus

Jennifer Daigle, MSN-ED, RN, Chief Nursing Officer, Carolina Behavioral Health

Veronica Deas, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, CDCES, Executive Director, Nursing Scholarship and Program Development, Prisma Health

Nita Donald, Director, Upstate, Area Health Education

Suzie Foley, Executive Director, Greenville Free Clinic

Lara Hewitt, SC Hospital Association, Vice President, Member Engagement & Workforce

Dr. Tracy Hudgins, DNP, RN, NE-BC, CNE, Academic Department Chair of Nursing, Greenville Technical College

Mary Jane Jennings, Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare

Thomas Malone, MD, Physician, Clemson University Student Health Center

Renee Monaghan, MD, MUSC AnMed Campus Dean and Director of Medical Education at AnMed

Lesslie Pekarek, MD, Interim Executive Director, Medical Director, Student Health Services, Clemson University

Connie Spykerman, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, CNOR, Chief Nursing Officer, Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital and Baptist Easley Hospital

Michelle Taylor-Smith, MSN, BSN, RN, FACHE Operations Officer and Community Liaison, Center for Health Disparities & Clemson University School of Nursing Faculty and Research Associate

Shaunda Trotter, RN, MSN, VP Nursing & Chief Nursing Officer, AnMed Health

Mary Wood, MA, BCBA Founder/Director of Clinical Services & Operations, Carolina Behavioral Innovations, LLC 

For information about Nursing Tours, please visit the Clemson Tour Portal.

For specific program information and contacts, choose "Degrees" from the main menu, click your degree and then choose "Contact" on that page.

For inquiries not related to specific programs, please contact the School of Nursing Reception Desk at 864-656-7622 or email Abby Buck at buck2@clemson.edu.