Massasoit - Nurse Education

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Nurse Education

This two-year program, which is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, prepares its graduates for a variety of rewarding careers in the field of nursing. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate is awarded an Associate in Science degree and is eligible to take the NCLEX-RN examination to become licensed as a registered nurse. Those graduates wishing to continue their education and earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing can enter any of a number of area four-year colleges and universities and can usually complete this process within two additional years.

Along with meeting the general admission requirements of the College, students wishing to enter this program are required to take the Entrance Examination for Schools of Nursing. More detailed information about the admission procedure can be obtained by requesting the Nurse Education brochure from the Admissions Office.

In addition to courses in general education, liberal arts and nursing theory, carefully selected clinical experiences are provided in local hospitals and health agencies to enable students to develop the skills necessary for successful completion in order to receive credit and progress to the next program level. A minimum grade of 75 (C) must be achieved in all nursing courses. Although all theory courses meet during the day, students may be assigned to either day or evening clinical experiences.

Students contemplating a career in nursing must be aware that if they have ever been convicted by a court of law, their records will be subject to review by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing upon application to take the examination for registered nurse licensure. A C.O.R.I. check will be required for all students before clinical experience.

Accreditation
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission- NLNAC
61 Broadway 33rd Floor
New York, New York 10006
1-800-669-1656

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing - MassBORN
239 Causeway Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02114
617-727-9961

The Nurse Education Program has been reaccredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission on February 25-27, 2004, for 8 years. Comments from the general public about the program can be sent to the Division Dean, Anne Scalzo-McNeil at 1 Massasoit Blvd., Brockton, MA 02302 or at (508) 588-9100 x1750.

Admission Requirements (Application Deadline: February 1st)
1) Complete the application process for the Nursing program through the Admissions Office by February 1st.
2) High School graduate or equivalent.
3) Recommended high school biology or chemistry.
4) Biological Principles course as a prerequisite for Anatomy & Physiology or challenge of Biological Principles examination arranged by the Testing & Assessment Office (508) 588-9100, x1991.
5) All candidates will be required to take an entrance examination. Call the Testing/Assessment Office at the College - x1991.
6) Submit one (1) letter of reference and one (1) letter written by the applicant stating why he/ she would be a good candidate for the Nursing program.
7) Upper 1/2 of class upon graduation from high school or demonstrated college level performance with a QPA of 3.0, based on 15 credits.

Note: The College's "open enrollment" policy does not apply to "selective admissions" programs of study which may have specific deadlines,
prerequisites and other admissions criteria.

Nurse Education (Application deadline date February 1)

Submit a completed application form to the Admissions Office.
Submit official high school transcript certifying date of graduation or an official GED transcript.
Submit all official college transcripts from other institutions attended.
Meet the Biological Principles prerequisite.*
Submit Nursing Entrance Test (net) results or copy of registration of test date.
Submit 1 letter of reference (optional) and 1 letter written by applicant stating why he/she would be a good candidate for the Nurse Education program.
Attend the recommended Information Session.
Priority consideration will be given to students who have successfully completed Biological Principles, Anatomy and Physiology I, and Anatomy and Physiology II with a grade of B or better.
All items must be submitted together to the Admissions Office before the deadline date of February 1 st . Incomplete applications received in the mail or in person or applications received after the deadline date will not be reviewed and will be returned.

Evaluation Process
1) The Nurse Education Department recommends the criteria and policy in cooperation with the Director of Admissions.
2) The Admissions Office handles the application process and compiles the required data.
3) The Director of Admissions will do preliminary screening of all applicants to determine the pool available which best reflects the criteria outlined.
4) The Director of Admissions and the Nurse Education Chairperson will then review the records of candidates before final decision for admission is made.
5) The Director of Admissions makes final selection of students and the Admissions Office will provide the Nurse Education Department with a profile of each entering freshman.

Group Information Sessions
To provide applicants with needed information about the Nurse Education Program, Group Information Sessions are offered throughout the fall semester of each year. Please contact the Admissions Office if you would like to attend.

Partnership Programs
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay's BSN-LINC online RN to BSN completion program has partnered with a number of associate degree programs. These partnerships eliminate the need for individual transcript review and help BSN-LINC students to take general education and nursing support courses at their associate degree campus that qualify toward meeting the graduation requirements of University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Potential students who are graduates of a partnering program are encouraged to contact the nursing program advisor at their alma mater or the BSN-LINC Advisor for more information. http://bsn-linc.wisconsin.edu

Last Update: April 8, 2008

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