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Undergraduate Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Bachelor of Science<\/h2>

The baccalaureate program in nursing is designed to prepare students to become professional registered nurses, eligible to take the State Licensing Examination. The program, which includes clinical rotation hours, is typically completed in four years.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Bachelor of Science On Campus (RN to BS) – Special Programs<\/h2>

Partnering with clinical agencies, the College of Nursing and the Office of Strategic initiatives develops cohorts of nurses who will move through the program together, keeping the practicing RN in mind while working with agencies for workforce development.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Bachelor of Science Online (RN to BS)<\/h2>

Students receive a research-based, compassion-focused academic experience that can only be offered by one of New England\u2019s most recognized universities.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Simulation<\/h2>

Simulation Program fosters the development of evidence-based knowledge, skills, and competencies required for high-quality, patient centered care in complex environments.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Graduate and Certificate Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Register for the next Graduate Information Sessions for the Master’s program<\/a> and the Ph.D. program<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Master of Science<\/h2>

The M.S. program prepares outstanding and compassionate nurse practitioners in three different specializations to care for individuals, families, communities and populations in a variety of settings.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Doctor of Philosophy<\/h2>

The Ph.D. program prepares outstanding and compassionate nurse researchers and scholars to advance knowledge through the conduct of research and the development and testing of theory to influence health and nursing practice.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Post-Graduate Doctor of Nursing Practice (Post-M.S. to D.N.P.)<\/h2>

The post-graduate Doctor of Nursing Practice (M.S. to DNP) program prepares nurse executives, nurses and advanced practice nurses at the highest level as leaders for the provision of outstanding and compassionate clinical practice and the design of innovative health systems.
This program is not currently accepting applications<\/em>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Online Doctor of Nursing Practice (Post-M.S. to DNP)<\/h2>

The fully online post-graduate Doctor of Nursing Practice (Post-M.S. to DNP) program track prepares nurse executives, nurses and advanced practice nurses at the highest level for outstanding and compassionate clinical practice. (The traditional, in-person program was suspended as of spring 2025.)<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Post-Graduate Certificate<\/h2>

The Post-Graduate Certificate Program offers accelerated plans of study to become an outstanding and compassionate nurse practitioner (NP) for nurses who already hold a master\u2019s or doctorate degree in nursing.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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