Laboure College Nursing Program Review

As part of the larger Steward Health Care system, Labouré College offers degree programs mainstreamed in the healthcare sector only. With the association of the second largest hospital system in New England, Laboure College (LC) promises its nursing and other health related programs excellent clinical experience in the most respected state-of-the-art hospitals of Boston and the wider Massachusetts state.

On a further note, the college is has strong affiliation and is deeply rooted in the catholic faith but accepts students from all denominations.  With a century and counting, the college has trained nursing professionals during the years of Catherine Laboure School of nursing. However, degree programs were introduced in the year 1971.

Labouré College – Nursing

At Laboure college, there are two distinct nursing degrees namely, Bachelor of Science in nursing (RN to BSN) and the Associate of Science in nursing degree.  For students planning to enroll in Laboure College, they must be aware that the college is a day-college; meaning the students must commute to campus daily as there are no halls of residence. Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing together with the NLNAC offers accreditation and approval of the programs

Associate in Nursing in Science (ASN)

This program constitutes five nursing majors with additional humanity and sciences courses.  The program is offered on a fulltime campus basis with day and evening classes being the learning preferences.  There is an additional part-time option whose semester begins in January each year. The fulltime classes on the other hand start off on fall and winter semesters only.

Upon completion, students are able to take the NCLEX-RN exams for practicing license. Students are further offered a formal BS mobility choice in the same college and other selected universities and colleges in Boston.

LPN to RN Transition Program

This program is designed for licensed practice nurses in the State of Massachusetts who wish to pursue an associate degree to become Registered nurses.  It has the advantage of having 9 credits exemptions hence, finishing the coursework in an accelerated manner.  The only requirement before acceptance into this program is that the LPN must be holder of a current employment position before application.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program

Laboure College BSN is a completely part-time program; offering evening classes only.  For eligibility, future students must be already registered nurses who hold current and unrestricted RN licenses in Massachusetts.  The reasons for this is because, the program only build on prior RN classes from nursing diplomas or associate degrees.

Typically, students take ten core nursing courses with an additional 7 general education and science courses. On a normal basis, it takes two years to complete the Laboure College Bachelor of Science in nursing (For RNs).

Credit transfer and exemption challenge exams are available for non- Laboure associate of science in nursing students who wish to get into the program. For practical lessons in the nursing programs, students will be assigned to hospitals like the Norwood Hospital, Carney Hospital, Good Samaritan Medical Centre, St Anne’s Hospital among others of the Steward Health care System

Contact:
Labouré College
2120 Dorchester Avenue,
Dorchester, MA 02124