Nursing Schools in Massachusetts - MA
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- CNA Programs in Massachusetts
- LPN Programs in Massachusetts
- ADN and BSN programs approved by the Massachusetts State Board of Nursing
- Explore RN to BSN programs in Massachusetts
- RN to MSN Bridge Programs in Massachusetts
- Master's in Nursing Programs in Massachusetts
- Nurse Practitioner Programs in MA
- DNP Programs in MA
- Featured Nursing Programs in MA
The nursing faculty shortage in Massachusetts has created a backlog of applicants on waitlists for Massachusetts nursing programs. This in turn has added to the critical nursing shortage in Massachusetts. Massachusetts nursing schools are doing what they can to recruit nursing faculty to educate new nurses. Registered nurses seeking advanced degrees such as their BSN are running into the backlog as well and many have chosen to pursue an online RN to BSN path to avoid the waitlists and take advantage of the flexibility an online nursing program offers.
With the recent recession and potential of another the shortage of nurses in Massachusetts has slackened quite a bit. Professional nursing organizations are, however, warning that once the economy begins to rebound and those nurses at retirement or passed retirement age begin to leave the profession, there will be a dramatic shortage of nurses in all states including Massachusetts. Don't let the current situation get you down or deter you from pursuing you goals of becoming a nurse. You may want to check out, Becoming a Nurse in Massachusetts to learn more educational and licensure processes, find tips on applying to nursing school and read a bit more about the job outlook here in Massachusetts.
Online Nursing Schools in Massachusetts
The goal is to help lessen the impact of the nursing faculty and nurse shortage in Massachusetts by offering online nursing programs through CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) accredited online nursing schools. These online nursing programs are designed for registered nurses seeking LPN to BSN, RN to BSN or RN to MSN degrees. With more hospitals and health care agencies in Massachusetts seeking registered nurses with baccalaureate degrees in nursing to fill their vacancies getting an advanced degree is the logical next step for any registered nurse. Online nursing programs can often be completed at a much more accelerated pace than a campus based program. You’ll also find that the flexibility of an online nursing program can be more conducive to your work schedule.
One must have a master of science in nursing to teach nursing in Massachusetts. However, due to the shortage of nursing faculty, the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing is taking applications to waive the MSN requirement if an RN student has a BSN and is enrolled in an MSN program. Becoming a nurse educator is a respectable and rewarding career and they are much needed in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Nursing Job Outlook and Salary Information
Nurses in Massachusetts are in high demand. Hospital RN vacancies are at all time highs. Many hospitals in Massachusetts are offering sign on bonuses, flexible work hours and much more. As a new nursing school graduate or a nurse with an advanced degree, you can write your own ticket and get almost any deal you want. Job security is a big plus for nursing careers in Massachusetts due to the demand for highly skilled nurses projected to grow through 2020.
Salary.com reports that a Staff Nurse (RN) in Boston makes a median annual income of $66,595, in Springfield $61,238, in Worcester $62,216. According to an article in Academe May-June 2006, in a typical Boston teaching hospital, the salaries of clinical nurses range from $54,000 to well over $100,000. These clinical nurses need only a bachelor’s degree. Of course, all these salaries will depend on experience and area of specialization.
Campus Schools:
New England Institute of Technology
Programs: Associate in Science Degree in Nursing , Associate in Science in Clinical Medical Assistant Technology
Salter College
Programs: Associate in Science in Medical Assisting , Medical Assisting
Hesser College
Programs: Associate of Science: Medical Assistant , Diploma: Medical Assistant
Mildred Elley
Programs: Practical Nursing , Clinical Medical Assistant , Medical Assistant
The Salter School
Programs: Professional Medical Assistant
Branford Hall Career Institute
Programs: Professional Medical Assistant
Online Schools:
Capella University
The College Network
The University of Texas at Arlington
The University of Louisiana-Lafayette
Featured Campus Based Nursing Schools
University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services
University of Phoenix has campuses in Braintree, Westbourough, and Burlington. Request information from University of Phoenix to learn more today.
RN Associate Degree Programs Approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
Holyoke Community College |
Laboure College |
Lawrence Memorial/Regis College Nursing Program |
Massachusetts Bay Community College |
Massasoit Community College |
Middlesex Community College |
Mount Wachusett Community College |
North Shore Community College |
Northern Essex Community College |
Quincy College |
Quinsigamond Community College 670 W. Boylston Street Worcester, MA 01606 508 854-4262 |
Roxbury Community College |
Springfield Technical Community College |
Anna Maria College |
Atlantic Union College |
Becker College |
Berkshire Community College |
Bristol Community College |
Bunker Hill Community College |
Cape Cod Community College |
Greenfield Community College |
RN Baccalaureatte Degree (BSN) Programs Approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
American International College 1000 State Street Springfield, MA 01109 |
Boston College |
College of Our Lady of the Elms |
Curry College 1071 Blue Hill Avenue Milton, MA 02186 617 333-2280 |
| Endicott College 376 Hale Street Beverly, MA 01915 978 232-2328 |
Fitchburg State College 160 Pearl Street Fitchburg, MA 01420 |
Mass. College of Pharmacy & Health Science |
Northeastern University |
| Regis College 235 Wellesley Street Weston, MA 02493 781 768-7090 |
Salem State College of Nursing |
Simmons College 300 The Fenway Boston, MA 02115 617 521-2531 |
University of Mass/Amherst Arnold House |
University of Mass/Boston |
University of Mass/Dartmouth |
University of Mass/Lowell |
Worcester State College |
