Joyce University Expands Nursing & Healthcare Education to Students in Ohio and South Carolina

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aspiring nurses in Ohio and South Carolina can now prepare for RN licensure in as few as 20 months. Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences is broadening its hybrid pre- and post-licensure nursing programs to serve students in both states, furthering its mission to provide accessible, high-quality nursing education nationwide.

Since 2022, Joyce University has steadily expanded beyond Utah, now serving students in 12 states, with Ohio and South Carolina as the latest additions in 2025. This continued growth underscores the university’s commitment to meeting the increasing demand for skilled nurses by providing flexible, career-focused educational pathways.

“As part of our goal to expand access to high-quality nursing education, Joyce is breaking down traditional barriers,” said Dr. John Smith-Coppes, President and CEO of Joyce University. “By building all program prerequisites within our curriculum and integrating dynamic online coursework with hands-on skill development, we’re creating accessible pathways for aspiring nurses at every stage of life—while upholding the highest standards of education, safety, and patient care.”

With this expansion, students in Ohio and South Carolina can enroll in a range of nursing programs, including the 20-month Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), the 3-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (aBSN) for career changers seeking a fast-track path into nursing. Joyce University also offers two post-licensure programs for those looking to advance their nursing careers: the 4-semester online RN to BSN program and the 3-semester online MSN in Leadership program.

“At Joyce University, our programs are built to address the growing critical need for skilled nurses,” said Dr. Kelly McCullough, Dean of Nursing. “By combining online coursework with hands-on labs, simulations, and clinical training in local communities, our hybrid learning model provides students with the flexibility they need while delivering a rigorous, high-quality education that prepares them for a fulfilling career.”

Students benefit from a hybrid nursing program design, attending online lectures while gaining hands-on experience at the Joyce Johnson Center of Simulation in Draper, Utah. To minimize travel and foster local connections, clinical rotations take place in each student’s state of residence.

Enrollment for Ohio and South Carolina students is now open, with the next cohort starting on May 5, 2025.

For more information about Joyce University’s nursing programs in Ohio and South Carolina, visit joyce.edu.

ABOUT JOYCE UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1979, Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences’ mission is to prepare students to serve as competent professionals, to advance their careers, and to pursue lifelong learning. Located in Draper, Utah, Joyce University is proud to have helped thousands of students across the US graduate and launch lasting healthcare careers. With a recent expansion of its pre-licensure programs to select regional locations, including Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, and Wisconsin, Joyce University’s expansion enables aspiring nurses in these regions to access the same high-quality education and opportunities that have defined the institution for decades. Join them as they continue to shape the future of healthcare, one student at a time.

Joyce University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) for the Associate of Science in Nursing degree program and by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing degree programs.