Newberry College is proud to announce it has received formal approval from the South Carolina Board of Nursing to accept and enroll a cohort of nursing students previously enrolled at Limestone University. This strategic and compassionate step ensures that affected students can continue their path toward becoming registered nurses without interruption. The decision comes after Limestone University announced the closure of its undergraduate nursing program. Newberry College acted swiftly to provide a seamless transition for these students, preserving their progress and honoring their commitment to the nursing profession.
“We are honored to welcome this cohort of nursing students from Limestone and provide them with the resources, mentorship, and clinical experience they need to complete their degrees and confidently enter the healthcare workforce. This is what it means to succeed boldly,” said Dr. David Harpool, transitional president of Newberry College.
With the approval of the South Carolina Board of Nursing, the transition plan includes credit evaluation, academic advising, and clinical placement support. Students will enroll in Newberry’s accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, which is recognized for its rigorous curriculum, high NCLEX pass rates, and strong partnerships with regional healthcare providers.
“The nursing shortage in South Carolina and across the nation makes this kind of collaboration not just helpful—it’s necessary,” said Dr. Jenny Lindler, director of nursing at Newberry College. “These students have worked hard and deserve every opportunity to finish what they started. We are ready to support them academically and professionally.”
The BSN program at Newberry College is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and continues to expand to meet growing healthcare demands. With this newly accepted cohort, Newberry strengthens its commitment to producing compassionate, highly skilled nurses who will make an immediate impact in their communities.
Learn more about the BSN program at Newberry College at https://www.newberry.edu/academics/areas-of-study/nursing/nursing
