The Associate in Science Degree in Nursing is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
The Associate in Science Degree in Nursing is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
The associate degree nursing program at Massachusetts Bay Community College at the Framingham, MA campus is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA, 30326. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate degree nursing program is continuing accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website. The program is approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
Upon completion, the Associate in Science in Nursing degree is awarded.
The ADN program prepares students for careers as Registered Nurses (RNs). Graduates receive an Associate in Science Degree and are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam. The program begins each Fall semester and is designed to be completed in two years (four semesters), with a curriculum that includes classroom lectures, laboratory work, and clinical practicums at various healthcare facilities.
Mission: Prepare graduates from diverse backgrounds to practice safe and quality nursing care within an evolving healthcare system.
For details on program outcomes, NCLEX pass rates, and program completion rates, please refer to the attachment below.
MassBay Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program Outcomes →
For more details or questions, contact the Admissions Office at 508-279-4059 or admissions@massbay.edu. Visit the MassBay Health Sciences Info Session Schedule for upcoming sessions.
The Advanced Placement Curriculum enables Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Paramedics to apply to the Associate Degree in Nursing Program by meeting all the admission requirements. The theoretical and clinical components of nursing courses must be taken concurrently and sequentially as outlined in the applicable curriculum sheet. Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).