In 1958, following a feasibility study to establish community colleges in Massachusetts, Quincy college came into being. Five years later, the College moved a notch higher by getting the go-ahead to offer two-year associate degree programs. It started off as a single campus college in Quincy but later expanded and founded a satellite campus at Plymouth, south of Quincy. Quincy college (QC) offers flexible semesters all the year round, so you do not have to wait for too long to get started off as a student there. Nursing at Quincy College The nursing programs at Quincy programs are designed to
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Since 1963, Quinsigamond community college (QCC) has offered higher education to the community around and beyond Central Massachusetts. The college tries to reach the community from it its three campuses in Worcester, Upton and Southbridge. It is known to be one of the community colleges with the most affordable college fees in Massachusetts. The programs offered range from two-year associate degrees to shorter certificate programs and non-credit continuing education programs. Nursing Education- Quinsigamond Community College In the capacity bestowed to it by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Quinsigamond college offers
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Regis College (RC) was initially a women’s college until the year 2007 when it was transformed into a co-ed college and started admitting male students. Its history dates back to 1927 when a congregation of catholic faith sisters in Boston founded this institution of higher learning. Over time, Regis College has advanced from undergraduate college to offering graduate programs and even doctorate programs. However, the catholic roots of Regis College do not deter students from to other faiths to apply for admission, since there is no discrimination against creed at Regis College. Regis College-Department of Nursing The department of nursing
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Serving the greater area of Roxbury and Boston, Roxbury community college (RCC) is committed to be the college of choice for students seeking open enrollment, those seeking continuing education opportunities and those in pursuit of two-year programs. It is a co-educational institution of higher learning approved to offer associate degrees and certificate programs. Nursing at Roxbury Community College Nursing at Roxbury has two accredited and approved programs. The department is approved to offer the nursing programs by the commonwealth of Massachusetts and programs and programs are accredited by the NLNAC. A closer look at the nursing program is given below:
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Salem State University (SSU) was incepted in 1856 and has a century and a half history of bringing higher education to the people of North Shore and the whole of Massachusetts regions. It was started off an exclusive women’s college offering teaching programs. By then, the college was known as Salem normal school but later changed the name to Salem state college after extra non-teaching programs were introduced in the catalog. Currently, Salem State College is known as Salem State University and is a co-ed public institution of higher learning, offering a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs among
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Signature Healthcare/Brockton Hospital is a community- based not for profit teaching hospital. Founded in 1896; Signature Healthcare is the largest and one of the oldest inpatient hospital in the greater area of Brockton. It has strong affiliations with Tufts Medical Centre in the providence of both medical services and teaching programs. It also prides itself to being the only hospital-college in the state of Massachusetts. The hospital teaching wing was established in 1897, a year after the founding of the hospital. Brockton Hospital School of Nursing The Brockton hospital school of nursing is an integral part of the larger Signature
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Simmons College (SC) is a private college founded in the late 1890’s. It has a rich history of being the first private college to offer women education in those years when discrimination against women’s education was prevalent. The college is known to have developed a non-discrimination policy against African- American female students in the early 1900’s. Department of Nursing at Simmons College Simmons College department of nursing offers comprehensive degrees in the nursing division starting with undergraduate programs to the highest-terminal nursing degrees. The nursing programs under this department have been approved and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing
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Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) is devoted to offering and delivering what community colleges are meant for; affordable yet high quality higher education. Since 1967, it has lived to that call as one of the 15 community colleges of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The community collage located at Armory National Historic Site of Springfield prides itself in being the only technical community college in Massachusetts. It offers comprehensive program from technology to nursing to telecoms. School of Nursing The community centered approach to nursing at STCC is that of an interdisciplinary manner whereby, students learn by simulation techniques, and a
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The University of Massachusetts Boston is one of the five University of Massachusetts campuses. It dates back from the Massachusetts Agricultural College in 1863 when it was changed to the University of Massachusetts in 1947. The University of Massachusetts Boston was born out of a deliberative vote by the States Legislature to establish a new campus in the area around Boston. It started offering academic programs in 1974 and is commonly known as UMASS Boston. The college of nursing and Health sciences is one of the eight colleges in UMASS Boston located in a scenic waterfront site near the famous
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University of Massachusetts Amherst was born as one of the five University of Massachusetts education systems emanating from the Massachusetts College of Agriculture. It has its history from 1947 when a campus of the larger UMASS (University of Massachusetts) system was open in Amherst. It has since grown be a nationally reputed public university with nine schools and colleges offering a diverse array of degrees to the state and beyond. UMASS Amherst-School of Nursing The school of nursing at UMASS Amherst is proud to have been given approval and accreditation by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing and the
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The University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth has a long and complex history dating back into the late 1890’s. The first institution where the current university stands today was a textile school in New Bedford. Numerous development of that school, with change of names, numerous merges with other colleges eventually led to the now UMASS Dartmouth in 1991. It started offering additional undergraduate degrees to those that had been offered by the former mother colleges and an induction to offer the first PhD in 1994. It forms part of the larger family of the University of Massachusetts (UMass). College of Nursing-UMASS Dartmouth The
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University of Massachusetts-Lowell forms part of the larger family of the University of Massachusetts education system. It is a public university committed to offering students high quality education yet at an affordable rate. UMASS Lowell is an outcome of the merging of two colleges to form the University of Lowell. The latter then became part of UMASS (University of Massachusetts) and changed name to UMASS – Lowell in 1991 to offer comprehensive higher education via six colleges. Department of Nursing at UMASS Lowell The department of nursing is part of the school of health and environment. The department is proud
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The University of Massachusetts-Worcester is a public and exclusive graduate medical centre. It is part of the larger family UMASS (University of Massachusetts) campuses. It is a medical training centre dedicated to delivering medical education in the State of Massachusetts and beyond. It is commonly known as the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS, UMass Medical School) From 1962, it has been doing the same noble job; providing affordable yet high quality medical training to nurses, physicians, and all health care professionals. The University of Massachusetts -Worcester has a great mission of promoting the increase in the number of medical
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Worcester State University (formerly called Worcester State College) as transitioned through a long journey into its current status. It came from being Worcester’s normal school to Worcester State Teachers College to the current name. The history of the first predecessor school dates back to 1874 but the current Worcester State University (WSU) came into being in 1963. The college was formed after the State Teacher College started offering sciences and liberal arts programs among them nursing. Nursing at Worcester State College At Worcester State University, nursing programs are offered from the undergraduate level to the master’s level and are approved
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Allegheny College of Maryland (ACM) opened in 1961 as a two-year public college. The College offers over 90 associate degree programs, certificates, and letters of recognition. It also has over 35 associate degree transfer programs designed to let students easily continue their studies at a four-year institution. ACM enrolls 4000 students in credit courses and 16,000 students in continuing education courses each year. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1, and there are day, evening and online programs available. The main campus is in Cumberland, MD, and there are satellite campus sites in Everett, PA, and in Somerset,
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Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) opened in 1961 with 270 students. Today, AACC enrolls over 53,000 students each year in credit and non-credit programs. The school has a main campus in Arnold, and sites at Arundel Mills in Hanover, and the Glen Burnie Town Center. There are also offices at the Fort Meade Army Education Center. In addition, AACC hosts classes at over 100 locations around the county. The main campus in Arnold is minutes away from Annapolis and is located halfway between Baltimore and Washington, DC. Nursing Programs Registered Nursing (RN) This 70 credit program allows students to graduate
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In 1947, Baltimore Junior College was founded to provide education to veterans returning from World War II. It was originally part of the Baltimore City Public School System. In 1967, restructuring brought it under the City of Baltimore, and changed the name to Community College of Baltimore. In 1992, after being funded by the State of Maryland, it became Baltimore City Community College (BCCC). BCCC has two main campuses on Liberty Heights Ave and on Lombard St. It also has the Reisterstown Plaza Center location and satellite sites all over Baltimore. The College enrolls over 22,000 students each semester in
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Bowie State University (BSU) first began as Baltimore Normal School in 1865, which was created by the Baltimore Association for the Moral and Educational Improvement of Colored People. It began receiving state funding in 1872, and was eventually taken over in 1908 by the State Board of Education at the request of the School. In 1914 it became known as the Maryland Normal and Industrial School at Bowie. The school began offering a two-year teacher training program in 1925, and expanded this to a four-year program in 1935. It continued to expand its teaching programs, and began offering a liberal
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Cecil College (CC) opened its doors in 1968 to serve Cecil County and the surrounding area. The College is open admission and offers associate degrees and certificates, transfer programs, and continuing education. There are more than 100 different associate degree and certificate programs available. The College enrolls over 2700 students each semester in credit programs, and over 6000 in continuing education. The College has two sites, the North East Campus and Elkton Station. It also has the Family Education Center, JobStart at North Street, the Bainbridge Center, College Crossing, and offers classes at many other locations in the community. Nursing
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Chesapeake College (CC) was Maryland’s first regional community college, and began admitting students in 1967. The first students attended classes held in the Queen Anne’s County High School in Centreville. The campus in Wye Mills opened in 1969. The College offers two year associate degree programs in liberal arts and sciences, as well as career programs. The college enrolls almost 4000 students each semester, and the average class size is 18. In addition to the Wye Mills campus, the College offers classes at the Cambridge Center in Cambridge and the Center for Allied Health, located at the Memorial Hospital-Shore Health
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Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) first opened in 1873 as a Catholic women’s elementary and high school. It became the College of Notre Dame of Maryland in 1895. The College was the first Catholic women’s college that offered a four-year baccalaureate degree. The undergraduate programs remain women only, but in 1975 the College allowed men to enroll in its Weekend College program, and also admits men into its Graduate Studies Program, which began in 1984. In 2011 the College was renamed Notre Dame of Maryland University. The University currently enrolls nearly 3000 students, and the campus is located in
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) was established as Charles County Community College in 1958. It expanded its services throughout the area in the 1970s and 1980s, and was officially renamed to CSM in 2000. CSM has campuses in La Plata, Leonardtown, Prince Frederick and the Waldorf Center for Higher Education. It also has Centers for Trades and Energy Training, and Transportation Training. There are over 24,000 students enrolled at CSM. Of those, 11,600 are enrolled in credit programs, and the remainder in continuing education. The average class size is 20. CSM offers over 100 programs of study, including 13
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The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) first held classes in 1957 as Catonsville Community College. Catonsville was combined with Essex Community College and Dundalk Community College in 1998 to become the Community College of Baltimore County. CCBC has campuses in Catonsville, Essex and Dundalk, and enrolls almost 70,000 students each year. It offers over 50 degrees and over 100 certificate programs, as well as customized employee training programs for over 100 area employers each year. Nursing Programs Registered Nursing (RN) Program, Day This traditional daytime program admits students in the fall and spring semesters at the Catonsville and Essex
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Coppin State University (CSU) was initially begun in 1900 as a one year teaching school in conjunction with a local high school. In 1902 it expanded to a two year program, and in 1909 it was separated from the high school to become its own school. In 1926 it was given the name Fanny Jackson Coppin Normal School, in honor of an African-American woman who pioneered teaching education. In 1938 Coppin became a four-year school and began offering the Bachelor of Science degree. In 1950 the name was changed to Coppin State Teacher’s College, and in 1963 it was changed
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Frederick Community College (FCC) began in 1957. It first began operating out of Frederick High School in the evenings, and then moved to a location on North Market Street. In 1970, it moved to its current location on Opossumtown Pike. FCC has over 70 degree and continuing education programs available. There are over 17,000 students enrolled each year. The average student age is 26, over half the students are attending part time, and over half of all students plan to transfer to a four year university after graduation. FCC students in the nursing program have a 100% pass rate on
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Harford Community College (HCC) began educating students in 1957. The College enrolls over 9500 students each year in credit programs and over 1000 in non-credit programs. The main campus is in Bel Air, and it has the Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) and the Higher Education and Conference Center, both in Aberdeen. Harford is recognized as being one of the most environmentally friendly campuses in the country. Nursing Programs Associate Degree in Nursing This program prepares students to become professional nurses. Students are admitted to this program in the fall and spring semesters. Graduates of this program will earn an Associate
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Howard Community College (HCC) opened its doors to students in 1970. It is Maryland’s 14th community college, and enrolls over 10,000 students in credit programs and over 17,000 in continuing education. One quarter of all high school graduates in Howard County enroll in classes at HCC. In addition to the main campus, HCC also has the Gateway Campus, the Hickory Ridge Building, and the Laurel College Center. Nursing Programs Registered Nursing (RN) This program is for students who wish to begin a career in professional nursing. Graduates of this program will earn an Associate of Arts (AA) degree and are
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Johns Hopkins University (JHU) was started in 1876, the result of an endowment from a wealthy railroad investor. The University enrolls nearly 7000 students each year and offers 50 major courses of study. Besides the main campus, the University has nine academic divisions and campuses located around the Baltimore area. The School of Nursing is located in east Baltimore, and shares a campus with The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Nursing Programs Undergraduate Programs Summer Entry Accelerated Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing Students that already have a bachelor’s degree in another subject may apply to this program. Classes begin in May,
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Takoma Park/Silver Spring (TP/SS) is one of the campuses of Montgomery College (MC). There are also campuses in Germantown and Rockville. Montgomery College was founded in 1946, and held its first classes in a local high school. The College now enrolls over 60,000 students each year. The Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus serves a vibrant urban neighborhood, has a newly opened Health Sciences Center, and offers many programs in health sciences. Nursing Programs Associate of Science (AS) in Nursing This program is a two year course of study that trains students to be professional nurses. Graduates of this program are able
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Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) has been educating students since 1958. The College enrolls over 37,000 students each year in over 60 programs of study. It has a main campus in Largo, and has extension centers at the University Town Center in Huntsville, at Andrews Air Force Base in Camp Springs, and the Laurel College Center in Laurel. Nursing Programs Registered Nurse (RN) Program Students enroll in the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program to begin their career in professional nursing. Graduates of this two year program will earn an Associate of Science (AS) degree and will be allowed to take
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Salisbury University (SU) opened as a two year college in 1925. In 1935, it was given the authorization to award bachelor’s degrees, and it began awarding master’s degrees in 1962. SU is a member of the University System of Maryland, and currently enrolls over 6200 students in 60 degree programs. Nursing Programs BS in Nursing This program is for students who want to become professional nurses and do not already have a bachelor’s degree. Students are admitted into this program during the fall semester of their junior year. Graduates of the program are able to sit for the Registered Nurse
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Stevenson University (SU) began as Villa Julie College, a medical-secretarial training school, in 1947. It was a Catholic institution, and remained affiliated with the Catholic Church until 1967, when it became an independent school. It became co-ed in 1972, and became a four-year school in 1984. In 2008, the name Stevenson University was chosen by the Board of Trustees. SU enrolls 4000 students each year in undergraduate and graduate programs. There are two campuses, the Greenspring Campus in Stevenson and the Owings Mills Campus in Owings Mills. The University offers many student organizations to help students enjoy their time on
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Towson University (TU) began in 1866 in Baltimore as the State Normal School. In 1915 the school moved to Towson, and the name was changed in 1935 to the State Teachers College at Towson. In 1963 it became Towson State College, then Towson State University in 1976, and Towson University in 1997. TU enrolls over 21,000 students in over 100 undergraduate, master’s, and doctorate programs. The University is within walking distance of downtown Towson, eight miles from downtown Baltimore, and an hour’s drive from Washington, DC. The TU Department of Nursing offers classes at the Towson campus, and also at
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The Uniformed Services University (USU) of the Health Sciences has been referred to as the “West Point of Medicine.” The roots of the program began in World War II, but the idea didn’t become a reality until the 1970s when the military draft ended. Congress passed legislation that was signed into law in 1972, creating the school. USU offers a multi-service environment, with students from all branches of the military and the Public Health Service. Students attend in exchange for seven years of service commitment after graduation. Half of all students enrolled at USU have no prior military experience, so
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The University of Maryland at Baltimore (UMB,UMAB) was founded in 1807. The University has seven schools that educate the majority of the state’s graduates in health care fields, such as nursing, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and social work. The University enrolls over 6000 students each year in one of 44 degree programs. The campus is located in West Baltimore close to the Inner Harbor, and is a leading partner in West Baltimore’s redevelopment plan. Nursing Programs Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) This program is for students seeking a career in professional nursing. Students must complete at least 59 credits before
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Washington Adventist University (WAU) was started in 1904 as the Washington Training Institute. Its name was changed to Washington Foreign Mission Seminary in 1907, and then Washington Missionary College in 1914. In 1933 the lower division of the College became Columbia Junior College but was reabsorbed in 1942. The school became Columbia Union College in 1961 and was renamed Washington Adventist University in 2009. WAU continues to be a Christ-centered, Adventist university. The University enrolls over 1200 students in the School of Arts and Social Sciences, School of Graduate & Professional Studies, and School of Health Profession, Science, and Wellness.
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CMCC is located on 135 acres on the shore of Lake Auburn. The College enrolls 3000 students each semester and has over 24 programs of study available. Amongst these programs are the Associate in Science Degree in Nursing and the the Diploma in Nursing program.
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The College of Nursing and Health Professions of the CMMC is located in the Lewiston/Auburn area, which is the second largest metropolitan area in Maine. It is close to shopping, theaters, and ski areas, and is not far from both the mountains and the beach. Amongst other nursing options, the college has a AAS Degree in Nursing program.
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EMCC enrolls 2250 students each semester, and has over 30 options of one and two year programs. The average class size is 17 students. The college has two programs that lead a a nursing degree.
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The Nursing Program at Husson University is offered in partnership with Eastern Maine Medical Center (EMCC). Available are undergraduate and graduate nursing degree courses.
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KVCC has credit transfer agreements with many four year institutions in the area, making it easy for students to transfer and continue their studies. The college has two nursing programs. Find out here what they are.
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NMCC is located in Presque Isle, a town with a population of 10,000. Presque Isle offers the convenience of a city combined with a small town atmosphere. With over 30 programs of study to choose from, NMCC enrolls over 2,000 students each semester. For those interested in nursing studies, there is an AS Degree in Nursing program.
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Saint Joseph’s College of Maine provides a liberal arts education and welcomes students of all faiths and ages. The College offers over 40 majors and minors with many students inside and outside the USA taking online graduate and professional studies programs. The college offers a 4-year BSN program and Senior Nursing Internship course.
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Almost 7500 students enroll at SMCC each semester, and the student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The College offers over 45 degree programs. One of these programs is Associate in Science Degree in Nursing. Another nursing program available at Southern Maine Community College is the LPN Upgrade Option.
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UMA has a main campus in Augusta, with a central green, auditorium, and a Student Center with a state of the art computer lab. Students who complete there nursing program are awarded an Associate in Science (AS) in Nursing degree upon graduating. There is also an LPN to RN program and a RN to BSN Completion program available.
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UMFK currently enrolls over 1100 students and is located in northern Maine on the Canadian border. Students may enter the UMFK Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing program straight out of high school. Also available, with different entry requirements, are the Accelerated BSN, RN to BSN and online RN to BSN programs.
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UMaine offers a BSN program for students who are looking to enter a career in professional nursing. Besides several options for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing with different admission requirements, there are also plenty of choices for those pursuing a Masters of Science in Nursing degree.
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UNE has two campuses, one in Biddeford, and one in Portland. The university offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program, Accelerated Second Degree BSN, RN to BSN, Master’s of Nurse Anesthesia, and a RN Refresher Course.
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There are over 9600 students enrolled at USM, and the University offers more than 115 undergraduate and graduate programs. Amongst them are nursing programs like the BSN, MSN and DNP.
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The nursing program at Baton Rouge General Medical Center focuses on training students to become skilled nurses. It focuses on the latest technologies and treatment techniques, as well as on holistic care. There is a LPN Mobility Program and a 2-year RN program.
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DCC is part of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, along with eight other community colleges. DCC’s Charity School of Nursing has campus learning resources located at the main campus of the college. It offers a Technical Diploma Program that leads to a diploma in Practical Nursing and a also offers an Associate of Science degree in nursing.
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Dillard University is a historically black liberal arts college. It has a unique College of General Studies, which is a two-year gateway program for all incoming freshmen. The Division of Nursing at Dillard University offers a 4-year BSN program. Several different tracks are available based on your background.
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GSU is a historically black university that is listed on the Louisiana African American Heritage Trail. There are over 5,000 students enrolled in 69 undergraduate and graduate programs. GSU is accredited by the Southern Association of colleges and Schools. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.
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There are over 70 programs of study offered at LC, including a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The college is located in Pineville, Louisiana and is affiliated with the Louisiana Baptist Convention. It is one of the most recognized colleges in the South.
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LSUA has a diverse background, and a variety of cultural and ethnic programs are offered to students, including travel abroad initiatives, special activities and programs, and a variety of events at the University. ASN and BSN programs are available for those interested in nursing studies.
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LSU Eunice currently has over 3,300 full-time and part-time students enrolled in its programs. Diplomas and associate degrees are awarded at this campus. LSU-Eunice offers an ASN degree for those who want to pursue a career as a professional nurse.
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The School of Nursing at LSU was founded in Baton Rouge in 1929 by the Daughters of Charity. Today undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in nursing are offered at the University. Students complete their clinical experience at many different healthcare facilities in New Orleans.
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Louisiana Tech is the only Tier 1 national university in the University of Louisiana System. The University has a LPN to RN Articulation Program and also an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing program.
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LUNO offers a BSN program for Registered Nurses with associate degrees who want to complete their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. There is also a RN to MSN and various other MSN tracks and DNP degree options.
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McNeese State is part of the University of Louisiana System. Almost 9,000 students are enrolled in the six colleges and the Dore School of Graduate Studies. The College of Nursing offers both undergraduate and graduate nursing degrees. Find out more here.
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