South Carolina is the 36th-largest of the 50 US states and territories in this directory, with 5 of the 1,144 programs listed in the United States (0.4%).

Accreditation held by South Carolina programs: 5 ANCC PTAP — 5 of them accredited with Distinction.

All 5 are listed for new-graduate RNs; none is currently recorded as taking experienced RNs changing specialty.

No program listed in South Carolina currently records a track in Emergency, Critical Care / ICU, Perioperative, Pediatrics, Oncology, Cardiac, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Ambulatory, Neonatal, Transplant, Labor & Delivery, Telemetry, Women's Health or Trauma. If one of those is your target, you will most likely need to look outside the state.

Comparably sized states in this directory:

North Dakota (5) South Dakota (5)

Common questions

How many nurse residency programs are there in South Carolina?

This directory lists 5 nurse residency and nurse fellowship programs in South Carolina, across 3 cities. 5 of them hold ANCC PTAP, Vizient/AACN or CCNE accreditation.

Which cities in South Carolina have the most programs?

Charleston (3), Summerville (1), MT Pleasant (1). Programs are concentrated in the larger metros, but smaller hospitals often run cohorts with far less competition for places.

What specialties can I train in as a new grad in South Carolina?

The tracks most often listed here are Medical-Surgical, Rehabilitation. A residency's advertised track is the unit you would be hired into, so it is worth checking the program page for the specific cohort.

Do I have to live in South Carolina to apply?

No. Residency programs recruit nationally and most applicants relocate. Licensure is the real constraint: you need a license valid in the program's state before you can start, so check whether that state participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact and how long endorsement takes there.

Cities in South Carolina

Charleston (3)