Mount Wachussett Community College Nursing Program Review

Mount Wachussett Community College (MWCC) is a public college offering two-year associate degrees as the highest level of education. It sits on a large 269-acre land on its main campus at Gardener, Massachusetts. It has additional three auxiliary campuses in Devens, Leominster and Fitchburg. It has integrated full time, part time and online study approaches to enable students reach their career goals.

Nursing at Mount Wachussett Community College

Five distinct nursing programs are offered at Mount Wachussett Community College two of which are associate degrees and the three are certificate programs. The college has been approved to offer the nursing degrees and certificates by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. On a further note, the programs have been accredited by NLNAC and Massachusetts Department of Public health. Below are the nursing programs explained:

Nursing Degree- ADN

This is an entry level degree for those wishing to become registered nurses.  Day and evening classes are available and must be competed at the Gardener campus. By the end of the program, students must have completed the required 72 credits and are then, eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam. Mount Wachussett College has formed articulation agreements with Drexel university for students who wish to get transfer into Drexel’s University online BSN. However, the college does not dictate transfer to only this university and plans can be made for transfer to university of Phoenix, Fitchburg and Framingham State Universities, UMass at Lowell and Oak State University.

LPN Bridge Option

Licensed Practical Nurses who hold a current LPN license and having at least one year work experience are the ideal candidates for this program. The bridge program allows students to complete prerequisites for the ADN program. Upon successful completion of the bridge program, students can be matriculated into the ADN starting off at the second semester. This program is conducted at Devens campus and transfer options are similar to those of the ADN program. Just like the ADN, a total of 72 nursing and general education courses are required for NCLEX-RN exam eligibility.

Phlebotomy Certificate of Completion

This is an exclusive evening nursing program conducted at the main campus at Gardener. It trains entry level candidates in blood drawing techniques after completion of credits in phlebotomy clinical practice.  For students of Mount Wachussett community college who hold a certificate of completion in phlebotomy, three credits can be used towards the completion of a Medical Assisting Degree.

Practical Nurse Certificate

The program prepares student to sit the NCLEX-LPN exam for licensure in Massachusetts. The program is only offered as a day program at the main campus. Clinical practicum can be scheduled at any of the three campuses of the college.  The practical nurse certificate requires 45 nursing and non-nursing credits to complete. Mount Wachussett offers interested LPN certificate holders’ additional courses that usually lead to their matriculation into the Associate of Science in nursing program.

Certified Nursing Assistant

This is a relatively new nursing program at Mount Wachussett Community College. The curriculum is being developed and it will be on offer within the shortest time possible. Students interested in this program must keep checking with the school for the official launch of this program.

Contact:
Mount Wachussett Community College
444 Green St, Gardener,
MA 01440