Nursing Schools Massachusetts

Nursing schools in Massachusetts are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The NLNAC is a non-profit organization that accredits nursing programs at colleges, universities and other post-secondary institutions in the United States. The CCNE is an independent, private organization whose mission is to strengthen nursing education by developing and implementing standards of excellence that ensure the quality of baccalaureate and graduate education programs leading to degrees in nursing.

University of Massachusetts Boston

• Location: Boston, Massachusetts
• Accreditation: New England Association of Schools and Colleges
• Cost: $10,000/year for in-state students; $21,000/year for nonresidents (tuition plus fees)
• Programs: Bachelor’s degrees in nursing or nursing education; graduate degrees at the master’s level include a Master of Science in Nursing degree with an emphasis on leadership and administration; doctoral studies are offered through the UMass Medical School.
• Admission Requirements: The university uses its own admissions process, but accepts transcripts from other institutions as well as scores from standardized tests such as the SAT Reasoning Test or ACT Assessment Test. Students must also submit two letters of recommendation from either professors or employers. Students who have been out of high school for less than four years may need to take placement exams before starting their courses. Prerequisite courses may be required depending on program specialization (i.e., prerequisites include biology and chemistry).

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the Association of American Medical Colleges.

University of Massachusetts Lowell

The University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell) is a public university in Lowell, Massachusetts. It is part of the University of Massachusetts system and has been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education since 1976. The school employs 1,000 full-time faculty members who teach 12,000 students each year.

The College of Our Lady of the Elms

The College of Our Lady of the Elms is a private, Roman Catholic, liberal arts college located in Chicopee, Massachusetts. The college has an enrollment of about 1,300 students and is affiliated with the Sisters of Providence.

Its mission statement reads: “The College provides students with a strong liberal arts foundation that fosters growth and intellectual curiosity.”

Stonehill College

Stonehill College is a private, non-profit, coeducational, Catholic liberal arts college located in Easton, Massachusetts. Stonehill College was founded in 1920 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. The college has a total enrollment of 5500 students which includes undergraduate and graduate programs. Stonehill College offers more than 60 undergraduate majors and pre-professional programs to its students.

The school’s athletic teams participate in the NCAA Division II New England Collegiate Conference (NECC).

Salter College — West Boylston, MA

Salter College is a private, not-for-profit, regionally accredited college offering diploma and degree programs in career fields such as healthcare, business, technology and cosmetology. The college has campuses in West Boylston (MA), Worcester (MA) and Chicopee (MA).

Salter College offers several bachelor’s degrees including: Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration; Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences; Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Nursing or Radiography/Ultrasound Technology; Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Pharmacy Technician; Associate Degree Nursing program; Electronics Engineering Technology associate degree program.

Salter College — Chicopee, MA

Salter College is a private, for-profit, nursing school. It was founded in 1892 and has campuses in Chicopee and West Boylston. In addition to its main campus, it also has three satellite locations: Millbury, Springfield and Worcester. Salter College is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Northeastern University Boston Campus

Northeastern University is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. It was established in 1898 as a coeducational and publicly-funded institution. Northeastern has eight colleges, including the College of Arts, Media, and Design; the College of Social Sciences; the College of Health Sciences; and the D’Amore-McKim School of Business. For more information about their programs for undergraduates please visit their website at: https://www.northeastern.edu/admissions/undergraduate/.

MCPHS University/MCPHS-Worcester

MCPHS University is a private university located in Boston, Massachusetts. Established in 1823, MCPHS-Boston was established as the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. In 2012, the school opened its second campus in Worcester, which became known as MCPHS-Worcester. The university is a member of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts (AICUM)

Simmons College School of Nursing and Health Sciences (Boston)

Simmons College School of Nursing and Health Sciences (Boston) is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The school offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, a PhD program in nursing, as well as Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Nursing Leadership and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Nursing.

Simmons College School of Nursing and Health Sciences (Grafton)

Simmons College School of Nursing and Health Sciences (Grafton) is a private for-profit school located in Grafton, Massachusetts. The college was founded in 1919 and offers degree programs at the Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate levels. It has an average graduation rate of 37%.

The most popular degree programs at Simmons College School of Nursing and Health Sciences (Grafton) are Exercise Science & Fitness Management; Nursing/Registered Nurse; Fashion Merchandising & Design; Nutrition Science/Dietetics; Industrial Technology/Technician; Criminal Justice/Police Science.

Regis College School of Nursing (Wellesley)

The School of Nursing at Regis College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The school offers three different degree programs: a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). All three are offered online and on campus, with several hybrid options as well. There is no specific pre-requisite required to enroll in the program, however students should have either an associate’s or bachelor’s degree before applying.

To earn these degrees, students must complete 120 credits through Regis College including general education requirements as well as nursing courses that include both theory and clinical training opportunities. Students will spend time learning about topics such as health assessment skills, medical emergencies and leadership strategies over the course of their program. In addition to completing general education courses like English composition or psychology labs; students will also complete at least 18 credits of specialty electives related specifically towards each degree path they choose from among: cardiac monitoring & rhythm management; community health nursing; critical care/trauma nursing; long-term care administration management & leadership; maternal child health management & leadership; neonatal intensive care unit administration & leadership etc..

Regis College School of Nursing (Weston)

Regis College School of Nursing (Weston) is a private, coeducational Roman Catholic college located in Weston, Massachusetts. It is one of the five colleges of Regis University, a private, coeducational Roman Catholic university located in Denver, Colorado. The school prepares students to become registered nurses (RNs) and offers an RN-to-BSN program for graduates of other nursing programs to earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Quinnipiac University School of Nursing North Haven Campus

Quinnipiac University School of Nursing North Haven Campus is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, an accelerated BSN program, a Master of Science in Nursing program, a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing degree program, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice.

The Bachelor’s degree is intended to prepare students for entry into practice or graduate study. It requires completion of 48 credits hours with an overall GPA of 2.7 or higher on all attempts at college level work. Students must complete required courses including: human growth & development; nursing fundamentals; health assessment; mental health nursing; professional issues & ethical dilemmas; interprofessional collaboration; pathophysiology II – disorders affecting multiple systems/pathopsychological concepts/care across the lifespan/nursing process II-assessment-implementation-evaluation (NPIECE); clinical reasoning & decision making – concepts/methods/applications integrated throughout content areas (CMDM). In addition to these classes there are also specific required courses based upon which pathway through which you choose to complete your education: ADN Student Nurse Program Pathway includes one semester each semester (fall or spring) clinical experience on campus beginning fall semester sophomore year* OR RN Graduate Student Entry Program includes one semester each semester (fall or spring) clinical experience off campus beginning fall semester junior year*.

Find an accredited nursing school in Massachusetts

• The first step to finding an accredited nursing school in Massachusetts is to find out if the program you are interested in is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). This commission oversees all nursing degree-granting schools in the United States and Canada.
• To gain accreditation from CCNE, an institution must meet certain standards regarding quality of education, faculty, facilities and clinical sites for clinical training. If a school does not have this accreditation then it may not be worth your time or money to attend because it would not meet all requirements necessary for practicing as a registered nurse after graduation.
• The only way that a prospective student can verify whether or not their school has been approved by CCNE is through thorough research online or contacting them directly via telephone number: (312) 786-5000 ext 3127

We hope that this information has been helpful to you. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us here at Regis College School of Nursing (Boston).