Susan Maciewicz Department Chair
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		Alumni Testimonial
		"The support and encouragement I received from the nursing faculty made it possible for me to achieve my dream. I will never forget what they did for me." Faydene V. Small works as a Registered Nurse at Lahey Clinic Hospital. She graduated from NSCC with the Class of 2001. "NSCC was an important step in my educational journey." Michael Leighton works as a Registrered Nurse for Fresenius Medical Care. He graduated from NSCC with the Class of 2001.
		Salary Information
		Staff Nurse - RN (Danvers) $58,936 Staff Nurse - RN (Boston) $63,232 Clinical Nurse Specialist (Danvers) $74,586 Clinical Nurse Specialist (Boston) $80,022 source: www.salary.com

Nurse Education

Mission

The Nurse Education Program is a two-year Associate of Science Program that prepares individuals for a career in nursing as a Registered Nurse. The Program provides students with a professional foundation that integrates nursing theory with the skills required for practice in diverse health care settings. The Program offers a competency - based curriculum that utilizes diverse learning methodologies and experiences that facilitate learning. The Program fosters lifelong education recognizing the dynamic role of nursing practice.

The Nurse Education Program is an integral part of the Division of Health Professions and the College.

Programs of Study

• Nurse Education Degree
  Program Admission Requirements: This program has a selective admission process. For more information, download the Nurse Education Admissions packet (PDF 266K). If you are currently an LPN and will be applying to the LPN to RN option of this program download 2010 LPN to RN Admissions packet (PDF 266K). If you are applying for readmission to the Nurse Education program, please download the Fall 2010 Readmission packet 2010 Nurse Education Readmission Packet (PDF 266K).

A high school diploma, GED, or passing score on a federally approved Ability To Benefit Test is required for admission to all programs. Contact the Admissions Office for more information.

• View a complete list of Nurse Education courses.

Announcements

Student Handbook
Students may access the 2009-2010 Student Handbook by downloading the handbook here (PDF).


Information Sessions
Candidates interested in the Nurse Education Program are encouraged to attend a Health Professions Advising Session. You will learn about the admissions requirements, important dates in the application process, and transfer credit procedures.
Select a date that fits your schedule.

Nurse Education Program Information Sessions for the Fall Semester 2009 will be held in room 110 in the Health and Science Building on the Danvers Campus. Please arrive at the start of the session. Reservations are not necessary!


Thursday October 08, 2009 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Wednesday November 04, 2009 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Thursday December 10, 2009 2:00 PM-3:00 PM


North Shore Community College is accepting new applications to the LPN to RN Option. This program has a selective admission process. For more information, download the Candidates must attend an Information Session to learn about this option before an application can be submitted to the enrollment office. Candidates must arrive on time.
These sessions are in room 110 in the Health in Science Building on the Danvers Campus. Reservations are not necessary!


Thursday October 08, 2009 3:15 PM-4:15 PM
Thursday November 04, 2009 3:15 PM-4:15 PM
Thursday December 10, 2009 3:15 PM-4:15 PM


Individuals interested in the Nurse Education Program are encouraged to take pre-requisite courses or non-nursing courses listed on the Nurse Education Program of Study Sheet.

Transfer Opportunities

The college has articulation agreements for graduates of the Nurse Education Program with:

Emmanuel College
Endicott College
Framingham State College
Regis College
Salem State College

Program Accreditation

National League for Nursing Accrediting Commision, 3343 Peachtree Road NE Suite 500 Atlanta, Georgia 30326; 800-669-1656 .

The Nurse Education Program is approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

Program Resources

National Student Nurses Association

Nursing Club

Web Resources

Massachusetts Board of Registration In Nursing
The mission of the Board of Registration in Nursing is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Commonwealth through the fair and consistent enforcement of the statutes and regulations governing nursing practice and education.

National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
An organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing.

US Department of Labor: Occupational Outlook Handbook
Official government report outlining expected growth in the demand for Registered Nurses.

Clinical Affiliates

Addison Gilbert Hospital
All Care VNA
Bayridge Hospital
Beverly Hospital
Beverly Hospital Childlife Center
Danvers Board of Health
Kindred Hospital
Ledgewood Nursing Care Center
Lynn Community Health Center
Masconomet Regional Health Center
Marblehead Board of Health
Melrose Wakefield Hospital
North Shore Jewish Community Center
North Shore Childrens Hospital
North Shore Medical Center
Partners Home Care
Shaughnessy Kaplan Rehabilitation Center
Tewksbury Hospital
Union Hospital