Post-Bachelor's Accelerated Nursing Track

Applicants to the Post-Bachelor's Accelerated Nursing Track will be required to meet the following minimum criteria:  

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education. For those completing their bachelor’s degree during the application process, the applicant will need to submit a letter from their faculty advisor confirming that criteria for graduation will be met before May 15. 
• A minimum 3.0 GPA in the first bachelor’s degree program. An applicant who has not completed the bachelor’s degree during the application process will need to submit current transcripts with GPA which will be used in reviewing the application. Upon completion of the bachelor’s degree, if an admitted applicant's GPA falls below 3.0, the applicant will surrender their seat in the cohort.  
• Minimum TEAS composite score of at least 65%: Reading 70%, Math 65%, Science 65%, Eng-Lang 60%. 
• Pre-requisite courses (taken within the last ten years from an accredited institute of higher education) must be completed with a minimum final grade of C+:  
  • Anatomy and Physiology I and II with a lab component, or a semester of Anatomy and a semester of Physiology
  • Microbiology with Lab  
  • Nutrition  
  • Growth and Development Across the Lifespan (Or, two courses in human growth and development that together cover from conception to death)   
  • Statistics  
  • Religious Studies/Theology course  
  • Ethics class offered through a Philosophy department

• The Post-Bachelor's Accelerated Nursing Track is competitively priced with a flat-rate bundled tuition of $59,000.  This includes the cost of all courses in the 16-month track along with the following: .  
  • Purchase of an iPad (at the start of the track, Summer semester 1). 
  • Access to CastleBranch (a clinical credentialing platform) 
  • ATI (student success resources, assignments, and assessments embedded through the nursing curriculum) 
  • Access to exam security software 
  • Laboratory supplies 
  • Fees placed on the Froelich School of Nursing from Clinical agencies. 
• Students enrolled in the Post-Bachelor's Accelerated Nursing Track will be required to purchase at least one Froelich School of Nursing uniform from the approved vendor with the appropriate embroidery and patch attached per guidelines, a Littman stethoscope, an adult-sized manual blood pressure cuff (sphygmomanometer), penlights, bandage scissors, and a watch with a sweep hand.  Other miscellaneous expenses such as parking fees, meals at clinical, and general vehicle/transportation costs should also be considered.  

I’ve never taken asynchronous online classes.  What can I expect? 
Asynchronous online classes provide wonderful flexibility for students to access course materials on the days and times that fit their schedule.  Our faculty use a variety of teaching methods to help meet various learning needs of our students. You can expect to have reading assignments (textbooks, articles, or other materials as assigned by the FSoN faculty), interactive materials (ATI modules, audio/visual case studies, or discussion board activities), recorded lectures, or projects you may complete with classmates. Some students may struggle in the transition from face-to-face learning in the traditional format to asynchronous online courses.  Here are some important study tips to help make you a successful hybrid student:

• Embrace independent learning: hold responsibility for the learning process
• Create goals that will help you organize your responsibilities and coursework 
• Focus on becoming a proficient reader & communicator
• Set a schedule and stick to it!
• Learn basic computer skills and develop a general comfort level in cyberspace
• Prioritize deadlines
• Adhere to "netiquette"

Is this program held online only?  Will I need to come to campus? 
The FSoN offers an innovative hybrid program for our Post-Bachelor's Accelerated Nursing Track students that offers instructional coursework in asynchronous online format and clinical coursework in the face-to-face format. Students are required to have one to two dedicated days on campus per week for work in the clinical skills lab and simulation lab as well as to take proctored examinations for the courses in which they are enrolled.  In addition, students can anticipate face-to-face clinical learning opportunities in a variety of settings.   

If I’m learning online, how will I connect with my professors? 
Faculty in the Post-Bachelor's Accelerated Nursing Track are passionate about maintaining a supportive, intellectual learning community through the virtual platform.  You may have the opportunity to meet face-to-face on days you visit campus, or virtually through Zoom at other times during the week.  We know that flexibility and accessibility are important factors when learning in a hybrid environment!   

Semester 1 (Summer I)

NUR 200 Fundamentals of Professional Nursing

NUR 201 Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Clinical

NUR 204 Pathopharmacological Processes

NUR 210 Professional Nursing Concepts

NUR 214 Developing Clinical Judgement I

Semester 2 (Fall)

NUR 300 Professional Nursing

NUR 301 Professional Nursing Clinical

NUR 304 Pathopharmacological Therapeutics

NUR 310 Evidence Based Nursing Practice

NUR 312 Professional Nursing: Promoting Mental Health

NUR 313 Professional Nursing: Promoting Mental Health Clinical

Semester 3 (Spring)

NUR 400 Complexities of Professional Nursing

NUR 401 Complexities of Professional Nursing Clinical

NUR 412 Professional Nursing: Promoting Global Health

NUR 413 Professional Nursing: Promoting Global Health Clinical

NUR 414 Developing Clinical Judgment II

Semester 4 (Summer II)

NUR 420 Professional Nursing: Promoting Family Health

NUR 421 Professional Nursing: Promoting Family Health Clinical

NUR 490 Transition to Professional Nursing Practice

NUR 491 Transition to Professional Nursing Practice Clinical

Is the Nursing program accredited?
Yes, Assumption University and the Nursing Program are accredited through the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) has received and accepted the application for the initial accreditation of the baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Assumption University. An on-site evaluation from CCNE will be completed in March, 2023.

What are your NCLEX pass rates?
We are a new program and no students have graduated or sat for the NCLEX exam yet. The first group of students will be eligible to sit for the NCLEX (NGN) in the Fall of 2024.

Where will clinicals be held?
Clinical learning will happen in a variety of agency placements that allow students to experience the continuum of patient care.  The Froelich School of Nursing is proud to have affiliation agreements with the following clinical agencies:

• Milford Hospital
• St. Vincent’s Hospital
• UMass Memorial Health
• Adcare
• Fresenius
• Life Care of America
• Notre Dame Health Care
• Fallon Health/PACE Program
• Worcester Recovery Hospital
• Whittier Rehab
• Federal Bureau of Prisons

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 University is on the second step of the process. In the Spring of 2023, BORN will return to campus for a site visit (this 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.

What does the Post-Bachelor's Accelerated Track tuition include? 

The Post-Bachelor's Accelerated Nursing Track is priced competitively with a flat-rate bundled fee for the 16-month track. Student tuition includes the cost of all courses in the Post-Bachelor's Accelerated Nursing Track. In addition, this fee is used to support the following: 

• Purchase of an iPad (at the start of the program, Summer semester 1). 
• Access to CastleBranch (a clinical credentialing platform) 
• ATI (student success resources, assignments, and assessments embedded through the nursing curriculum) 
• Access to exam security software 
• Laboratory supplies 
• Fees placed on the School of Nursing from Clinical agencies. 

Students enrolled in the Post-Bachelor's Accelerated Nursing Track will be required to purchase at least one Froelich School of Nursing uniform from the approved vendor with the appropriate embroidery and patch attached per guidelines, a Littman stethoscope, an adult-sized manual blood pressure cuff (syphgmanometer), penlights, bandage scissors, and a watch with a sweep hand.  Other miscellaneous expenses such as parking fees, meals at clinical, and general vehicle/transportation costs should also be considered.  

The student is eligible to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, when all of the requirements of Assumption University are met; the student has successfully completed 56 credits designated as NUR with a minimum GPA of 2.7 (B-) according to the Froelich School of Nursing curriculum standards.

Students graduating from the Assumption University Froelich School of Nursing will meet the requirements necessary to apply for licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Assumption University Nursing students will apply to the Massachusetts (MA) Board of Registration in Nursing for eligibility to sit for the NCLEX (NGN). Compliance with the Good Moral Character, as defined by state law (Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 112, sections 74, 74A, and 76), and determined by the Board's policy on Determination of Good Moral Character Compliance (Licensure Policy 00-01) and a payment fee provides eligibility for licensure. Passing the NCLEX (NGN) is required for licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Passing the NCLEX (NGN) is a licensure requirement in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories. Individual states may have additional licensure requirements, including, but not limited to, the number of required clinical hours, specific courses/course content in a nursing program, documentation verifying citizenship, background checks, and fingerprinting. Assumption University's Froelich School of Nursing has not yet made a determination of whether the school's nursing program's curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure in the remaining 49 states, District of Columbia or U.S. Territories. It is the student's responsibility to contact the licensure awarding agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the Assumption University's Froelich School of Nursing program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state.

Need assistance finding professional nursing licensure requirements in Massachusetts?

For licensure outside of MA, visit the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
 

All written complaints from the community of interest, including but not limited to those that are received from contracted clinical agencies, the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing and Froelich School of Nursing alumni will be directed to the Dean of the Froelich School of Nursing for resolution. Within 48 business hours of receiving this written complaint, the Dean of the Froelich School of Nursing will contact the individual and schedule a meeting. The Dean will maintain detailed notes of the meeting, including the decision made to address the issue of complaint. If the individual is unsatisfied with the resolution, they will be instructed to submit a formal complaint to the Assumption University Office of the Provost.