UMass Dartmouth College of Nursing & Health Sciences Brochure

To advance your career as a healthcare professional, the College of Nursing & Health Sciences offers the following graduate degree programs:

The College of Nursing & Health Sciences at UMass Dartmouth offers many advantages for your nursing education.

You can expand your classroom knowledge by participating in international experiences or undergraduate research with our nurse-scientist faculty.

• MS in Nursing (online)

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

• PhD in Nursing

You’ll gain valuable skills in our state-ofthe-art labs and simulation center. You’ll make new friends in our student nurse organizations.

Our students are also enrolled in the Honors College and are recognized on our annual Scholarship Day. We support our student-athletes and encourage them to to pursue their sports with their nursing studies.

Our alumni have also attended the following graduate nursing programs: • Boston College • Georgetown University • George Washington University • Northeastern University • Pennsylvania State University • University of Tampa • University of Virginia • Yale University Career placements After passing the NCLEX exam, our graduates have secured employment at hospitals and medical centers throughout the region, including: • Boston Children’s Hospital • Boston Medical Center • Bradley Hospital • Brigham & Women’s Hospital • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Johns Hopkins Hospital • Massachusetts General Hospital • Mt. Auburn Hospital • Newton-Wellesley Hospital • Rhode Island Hospital • Southcoast Health • VA Boston Health Care System • Yale New Haven Hospital

Fast facts

95% The bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at UMass Dartmouth are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. www.ccneaccreditation.org

600

undergraduate students in Nursing

NCLEX pass rate for Class of 2019 graduates

3

state-of-the-art nursing learning laboratories

6,850

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UMass Dartmouth is a national research university that provides a private college educational experience and public university value.

84%

of all undergraduate students who apply for financial aid receive it

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UMass Dartmouth colleges, including Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering, Honors, Nursing & Health Sciences, and Visual & Performing Arts

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NCAA DIII men’s and women’s athletic teams

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College of Nursing & Health Sciences advantages:

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Nursing (BS) RN to BS (BS) Second Degree Accelerated (BS) in Nursing

Launch your nursing career

Comprehensive nursing education You will begin nursing courses in your first year and build a strong core of knowledge in select science courses. A faculty advisor will work with you throughout your program to help you achieve your career goals.

Before you go into the field, our modern nursing labs provide you with the tools and equipment you’ll need to learn how to assess patients, interact with colleagues, and utilize complex management software.

During your second and third years, you will experience clinical placements at partner sites throughout the region, including renowned hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.

Your capstone experience—held in your final semester—will allow you to synthesize

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acquired knowledge and apply that knowledge in a clinical setting.

In addition to our traditional BS degree program, the College of Nursing & Health Sciences offers two additional BS degree options in nursing that prepare you to become an integral member of any healthcare team.

RN to BS Program This program provides registered nurses an online baccalaureate curriculum with individualized support. It is a degree completion program for those who already hold a valid RN license in the state where they reside. Students may transfer non-nursing course credits from other accredited institutions to meet most program requirements.

Second Degree Accelerated BS in Nursing Program

Throughout a patient’s medical journey, nurses are the watchful guides who identify and advocate for their needs.

From ensuring the most accurate diagnosis for their patient to educating the public about critical health issues, nurses are at the forefront of their healthcare teams and key leaders of public health initiatives worldwide.

Students already holding a bachelor’s degree in another discipline from an accredited institution can apply for the accelerated BS degree in nursing. This full-time program can be completed in 17 months and prepares students for the NCLEX exam and practice.

In this hybrid program, fully online classes are complemented by on-campus interaction for laboratory, simulation, and testing requirements. Students should plan to be on campus for at least three full days per week for clinical work in addition to their full-time online courseload.

The College of Nursing & Health Sciences at UMass Dartmouth offers nationally recognized nursing programs that prepare you for your nursing career and to advance in this exciting and challenging profession.

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing

Clinical partners

UMass Dartmouth’s BS degree program in nursing provides a seamless progression from student to practicing nurse. Our rigorous curriculum and diverse clinical and capstone experiences provide you with the knowledge, skills, and critical-thinking abilities essential for success in your nursing career.

• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Our students graduate well prepared for their work as nurses and healthcare leaders. Their pass rates for the nursing licensing exam are consistently well above the national average. Our graduates are employed at renowned regional hospitals and medical centers in Boston, throughout New England, and across the U.S.

• Massachusetts General Hospital

Diversity Nursing Scholars Program Funded by a federal grant, this program focuses on supporting nursing students preparing to enter the workforce while more closely reflecting the diversity of populations they will serve.

• Bradley Hospital (Rhode Island) • Brigham & Women’s Hospital • Newton-Wellesley Hospital • St. Anne’s Hospital

Mary Brown ‘19, a Dean’s List and Chancellor’s List scholar and field

• Southcoast Health

hockey captain, is now a nurse at

• Rhode Island Hospital/Hasbro Children’s Hospital

Massachusetts General Hospital.

• Tufts Medical Center

The program offers individualized academic coaching, group classes on effective study habits, study groups, student and faculty mentoring, and scholarship opportunities.

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