Undergraduate

Nursing

Pursue a nursing degree at Assumption and obtain a strong liberal arts and nursing science education that prepares you to act with clinical judgment, communicate effectively, and make ethical decisions that respect the fundamental dignity of every human person.

Nursing Program

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Major

Admission Deadline

Early Decision: November 1
Early Action: November 1
Early Action II: December 15
Regular Decision: February 15

Degrees Offered

B.S.

Department

Nursing

Program Overview
The Assumption College School of Nursing cultivates an intellectual community committed to preparing leaders in the delivery of safe, high-quality, and compassionate professional nursing practice. Graduates are prepared, in accordance with the principles of Catholic healthcare ethics, to care for, serve, and promote the health of society.

Guided by the School of Nursing’s Core Values of Caring, Nursing Knowledge, Service, Teamwork, Lifelong Learning, and Excellence, graduates from the Assumption College School of Nursing are prepared with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree to function in a variety of settings, assisting individuals, families, and communities to attain, retain, or regain optimal health throughout their lifespans, with a specific focus on the diverse factors that impede or facilitate health.

The encompassing framework of an Assumption College education, incorporating work in the behavioral and natural sciences, the humanities, and the arts, equips the nurse with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are critical competencies of such professionals and spur a pursuit of life-long learning and professional commitment.

Direct Admission to the Bachelors of Science in Nursing Program

The requirements for admission to the Nursing program include:
- A completed Common Application with a nursing program-specific essay
- Official SAT or ACT scores
- Three years of sciences courses, with one year incorporating a lab science
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 in high school science and math courses
- An official high school transcript including senior grades (must be submitted directly from the high school)
- A letter of recommendation from a counselor or teacher
- A $50 non-refundable application fee (paid through the Common Application at the time of submission)
- Compliance with the current Massachusetts Department of Public Health immunization requirements
Acceptance into the BSN Program is term specific. Students are not granted automatic deferment of acceptance.

The Assumption College School of Nursing has received Initial Approval Status from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (BORN).

Assumption College School of Nursing is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

The Assumption College School of Nursing is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), the National League for Nursing (NLN) and the Massachusetts Association of Colleges of Nursing (MACN)

Program Contact

Caitlin M. Stover

Dean and Associate Professor of Nursing

508-767-7698 nursing@assumption.edu Switzer Building - Room 101

Renee Brideau

Professional Practice Coordinator

508-767-7435 Switzer Building 115

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All classes taught by professors, none by teaching assistants

Students from 29 states and 21 countries

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Program Curriculum

Major

The School of Nursing program plan consists of 127 total credits. 71 credits include the Core Curriculum and required science courses. There are 56 credits designated to the nursing course sequence. Students completing the course requirements in the SON program plan will receive a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing with a minor in Biology.

Core Curriculum Requirements

(Sem) ENG 130	English Composition
(Sem) LTC 140, CLT 140, any Foreign Lang 204	Introduction to Literature, Classical Emphasis
(Sem) PHI 100	Socrates and the Search for Truth
(Sem) PHI 151	Ethics and the Good Life
(Sem) THE 100	Introduction to Theology
(Sem) THE 150, 151, or 153	The Problem of God, Faith and Reason, OR Revelation Ancient and Modern
(SRQ) MAT 114 or higher based on placement	Elementary Functions
(SRQ) ECO 115/ PSY 224/ SOC 300	Statistics
(SRQ) BIO 110*	Nutrition
(PS) HIS 114 or 115	West and the World I/II
(CE)	Global Awareness
(PS) HRS 121*	Human Development and Disabilities Across the Lifespan
(PS) POL 321*	Public Policy
(CE) Fine Arts
(CE) Foreign Language
(GC) Upper-Level Literature
(GC) PHI 262* (Pre-req PHI 151)	Biomedical Ethics

Pre-requisite Curriculum

BIO 160*	Concepts in Biology (with lab)
BIO 210* (Pre-req BIO 160)	Genetics (with lab)
BIO 240* (Pre-req BIO 210)	Anatomy (with lab)
BIO 250* (Pre-req BIO 210)	Microbiology (with lab)
BIO 370* (Pre-req BIO 240)	Physiology (with lab)
HSC 100*	Systems Approach to Delivering Healthcare in America

Nursing Curriculum

NUR 100	Introduction to Professional Nursing
NUR 200/201	Fundamentals of Professional Nursing/Clinical
NUR 204	Pathpharmacological Processes
NUR 210	Professional Nursing Concepts
NUR 300/301	Professional Nursing/Clinical
NUR 304	Pathopharmacological Therapeutics
NUR 312/313	Professional Nursing: Promoting Mental Health/Clinical
NUR 310	Evidence-based Nursing Practice
NUR 400/401	Complexities of Professional Nursing/Clinical
NUR 410	Clinical Judgment Seminar
NUR 412/413	Professional Nursing: Promoting Family Health/Clinical
NUR 420/421	Professional Nursing: Global Public Health/Clinical
NUR 490/491	Transition to Professional Nursing Practice/Clinical

*Course requires a grade of B- or higher.

Academic Catalog and Advising Guide

The student is eligible to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, when all of the requirements of Assumption College are met; the student has successfully completed 127 credits according to the School of Nursing curriculum standards; and 56 credits designated as NUR are successfully completed with a minimum GPA of 2.7 (B-).
Completion of the Nursing Program and graduation from Assumption College does not provide eligibility for licensure. Only the Board of Registration can grant eligibility to sit for the licensing exam. To be eligible to practice as a Registered Nurse, the student must pass the NCLEX-RN examination.

To be eligible for licensure by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (BORN), students must be in compliance with the Massachusetts BORN Good Moral Character (GMC) licensure requirement found on the MA BORN website.

The nursing program has received Initial Approval Status from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (BORN).
1. Is the program accredited?
Yes, Assumption College and the Nursing Program are accredited through the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The professional nursing accreditation process will begin in the next 18 months.

2. What are your NCLEX-RN pass rates?
Because we are a new program, no students have graduated from the program, therefore, no student has sat for their NCLEX-RN exam. The first group of students will be eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN in Summer 2023.

3. Where will clinicals be held?
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Northern Rhode Island, clinical agencies use a centralized placement system to manage the vast amount of Nursing School requests. This system will not confirm an institutions ability to have students until about six weeks before the rotation starts. In the meantime, assumption College Nursing has received verbal commitments of support from various agencies in Massachusetts.

4. Do I need a car for clinical?
Carpooling to clinical sites is encouraged and recommended to defray parking costs. However, in the spring of the senior year, when the student is paired with a nurse for both clinical rotations, transportation to clinical will be the responsibility of the individual student.

5. Can I study abroad?
Nursing students who are interested in study abroad are encouraged to considered summer abroad offerings as an academic semester abroad experience cannot be fit into the nursing curriculum.

6. What does it mean to have Initial Approval from the Board of Registration in Nursing?
The Board of Registration in Nursing (BORN) has a three-step process to attain Full-approval Status. Assumption College is on the second step of the process. In Spring 2023, BORN will return to campus for a site visit (date is already set), review our submitted report and grant Final Approval Status to the Nursing Program. Once this approval is received, the students are eligible to apply for licensure.

Faculty

Caitlin M. Stover

Dean of Nursing Dean and Associate Professor of Nursing

Meghan McCrillis, DNP CNE Professor of Practice Nursing

Stacey Waite Professor of Practice Nursing

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Faculty/Student Research

The Assumption curriculum encourages scholarly and real-world experience. With hands-on research conducted alongside faculty mentors, students gain a depth of knowledge and skills that lead to professional success and personal fulfillment.

Study Abroad

At Assumption College, the world is your classroom. Students can study and explore abroad in over 50 places from Vienna to England, South Africa, and even our own campus in historic, yet modern, Rome, Italy. Assumption’s study abroad program offers culture, history, and a living classroom for all. Nursing students who are interested in study abroad are encouraged to consider summer offerings as an academic semester abroad experience cannot fit into the nursing curriculum.

Internships

Assumption starts planning for your future the day you arrive on campus. Our Career Development and Internship Center helps students secure exciting and fulfilling internships where you’ll apply knowledge obtained in the classroom in a professional setting, preparing for a future career or additional study. Assumption connects students to internship opportunities in corporations, government agencies, research hospitals, non-profit organizations, and more.

Assumption's Rome Campus

At Assumption's campus in Rome, Italy, the city and the country become your classroom through daily and weekend-long excursions throughout "the eternal city" and the Italian countryside. This unique study abroad experience will enrich your academic and cultural pursuits as you walk in the footsteps of emperors and gladiators then enjoy delectable Italian cuisine or perhaps a cappuccino after class in a local cafe. (Did you know that your financial aid follows you to Rome?)

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Assumption College strives to form graduates known for critical intelligence, thoughtful citizenship and compassionate service. Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, the College pursues these ambitious goals through a curriculum grounded in the liberal arts that prepares students for professionally and personally rewarding lives of meaning.

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Discovery Day

A special visit opportunity for high school seniors! Experience the classroom environment at Assumption - see why our students thrive during their four years here. You'll also enjoy lunch in Taylor Dining Hall, meet members of the Assumption community and take a tour of campus! Register Today

Nov. 15, 2019

10:00 AM - 2:30 PM

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Assumption's new, 41,000-square foot building will feature four classrooms, one for 32 students, two for 48 and a large tiered classroom for 50. These classrooms will not only be used exclusively for the nursing and physician assistant program, rather all academic programs on campus. Each classroom will be fully equipped with a recording system for simulations that will be used during debriefings.

The nursing floor features a spacious nursing skills lab with seven full-sized hospital beds for teaching proper patient care. Four simulation labs will have hi-fidelity mannequins which will simulate actual patient conditions (vitals, seizures, cardiac arrest, childbirth, etc) remotely controlled by a technician.

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Nursing

Pursue a nursing degree at Assumption and obtain a strong liberal arts and nursing science education that prepares you to act with clinical judgment, communicate effectively, and make ethical decisions that respect the fundamental dignity of every human person.

Nursing Program

Direct Admission to the Bachelors of Science in Nursing Program

Caitlin M. Stover

Renee Brideau

An Ideal Place to Learn

All classes taught by professors, none by teaching assistants

Students from 29 states and 21 countries

Student/Faculty ratio

Program Curriculum

Core Curriculum Requirements

Pre-requisite Curriculum

Nursing Curriculum

Faculty

Experiential Learning

Learn the Skills Employers Seek

Faculty/Student Research

Study Abroad

Internships

Assumption's Rome Campus

First-rate Academics in a Catholic College Setting

Assumption is dedicated to providing a clear understanding of what your education will cost

Events

Health Sciences Building

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