Accelerated Nursing Programs in MA (BSN)

Immersive Education in One of the World’s Most Advanced and Respected Healthcare Ecosystems

In this accelerated, 32-month program at our Boston campus, you will receive an immersive education that pairs classwork with essential real-world experience. You will work alongside nursing experts in our onsite simulation and patient assessment laboratories and through rotations in prestigious medical and research institutions in the Boston area and across New England. When you complete our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, you will be eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

Your 32-Month Journey

Our strategic integration of classwork and experiential learning—including clinical opportunities—makes our program an exceptional learning experience. Students spend the first 16 months in the School of Arts and Sciences establishing the foundation they need to successfully transition into the professional BSN curriculum.

First-Year Experience

build a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences
study and attend labs in chemistry, anatomy, physiology, and psychology
learn about the culture and identity of patient and healthcare communities as well as the human development life cycle

Second-Year Experience

continue to gain knowledge and sharpen your skills by exploring healthcare, wellness, and professional practice
study medical microbiology, math, and healthcare ethics

Third-Year Experience

begin the BSN curriculum building on the foundational knowledge gained during study in the School of Arts and Sciences
apply classroom knowledge in lab and in clinical settings
strengthen the essential competencies required to practice as a professional nurse and advance the health and wellness of patients across the healthcare continuum
participate in interprofessional education activities that support transition into professional nursing practice
work with our interprofessional partners to deliver safe patient care at a variety of clinical practice agencies

Discover MCPHS School of Nursing

Forge a Career of Significance

College Factual ranks the MCPHS nursing program in the top 10% nationwide for a good reason—actually, many reasons. Here are just three.

#1 Latest Technology

Our onsite simulation and patient assessment laboratories will give you an opportunity to learn and apply your knowledge in safe spaces where you can build confidence in your skills.

#2 Work with Top Professionals

The way to become expert is to work closely with experts. At MCPHS, you will gain valuable professional experience at a variety of clinical partner sites and institutions.

#3 Comprehensive Health Knowledge

As an essential member of a healthcare team, you will be equipped to educate patients and their families on issues crucial to their health and wellbeing.

MCPHS Community Voices

The lived experiences of MCPHS students, partners, and faculty tell an eloquent story. They illustrate just how our student-centered, teaching-first approach keeps us in the top tier of the country’s “most transformative colleges.” (Money magazine 2020).

Theresa Salvatore

| BSN ’09

“I was inspired by the class, and I wanted to do something related to occupational therapy and…to use my skills in some way.”

Flexible Hours, Job Security, Financial Reward

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports an average salary of $82,750 (July 2022) for a registered nurse (RN). The perennially high demand for healthcare workers in the U.S. means you can find job opportunities in any region of the country. Given that RNs are needed for early morning, afternoon, and overnight shifts, you will have more freedom to choose a work schedule that suits your preference.

Find Your Path to a Nursing Career

At MCPHS, we also offer degree options for aspiring nurses who hold an associate’s degree in nursing and for those who have earned a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field.

RN to MSN–FNP Bridge Program

This MCPHS bridge program builds on your associate’s degree in nursing so you can move seamlessly into graduate-level coursework to earn a Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN–FNP) without first earning your bachelor’s degree.

Details

BS in Nursing – Postbaccalaureate

During the course of 16 consecutive months, you’ll work alongside professional experts in clinical experiences at our onsite simulation and patient assessment laboratories as well as in rotations at a variety of clinical agencies.