Program Overview
The Nurse Education program prepares students for a rewarding career in nursing as Registered Nurses (RNs). Offering an Associate in Science degree, this program provides a comprehensive education in nursing theory and clinical practice, which includes valuable hands-on experience through clinical education at various healthcare facilities. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam for licensure, allowing them to begin their careers in diverse healthcare settings.
Take the next step toward a fulfilling and impactful career in nursing by enrolling in the Nurse Education program at NSCC today.
LPN to RN Advanced Placement Option
The program encourages LPNs to seek admission through the LPN to RN Advanced Placement Option. This full-time day program is based at the Danvers campus and provides a streamlined pathway for LPNs to transition into the role of a professional nurse.
LPN to RN Advanced Placement Option >
Program Highlights
- Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
- Hybrid, competency-based curriculum that includes a mix of online learning, seminars, laboratory, simulation, and clinical experiences.
- Focus on developing clinical skills, critical thinking, and clinical judgment skills for real-world application.
- Prepares graduates for the National Council Licensure Examination, NCLEX-RN, exam to become a Registered Nurse.
Program Details
Expand AllCollapse AllUpon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
Nursing Courses cover foundational and advanced nursing concepts and practices. These
are supported by biological science, social science, and liberal arts courses to prepare
the graduate for the RN's role in diverse healthcare settings.
Courses include:
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- Nursing Pharmacology
- Life-span Nursing
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
- Community Health
- Nursing Leadership
View and print the required courses for the Nurse Education program.
Graduates of the Nurse Education program pursue careers as Registered Nurses in:
- Hospitals and healthcare facilities
- Community and Outpatient care centers
- Nursing homes and long-term care facilities
- Public health organizations
- Home healthcare settings
- Private practices and clinics
The Community College Nursing Scholarship program aims to inspire a diverse population of students to explore nursing and health care as a fulfilling career path. Learn more >
Christian Bednar, PhD
Interim CAO/Assistant Provost
NSCC
Randall Blackie
Senior Manager Clinical Care
Frensenius Kindney Care
Jessica Cappucci
Salem Hospital
Joseph DiMartino
Department Chair
NSCC
Diane Ellms
Director of Nursing
Masconomet Rehabilitation
Linda Frontiero
Assistant Dean, School of Nursing
Salem State University
Marion Frost
Chairperson, School of Nursing
Salem State University
Mary Lucy Giuffrida
Nurse Manager
Lynn Community Health Center
Katelyn Greene
Associate Chief NO
Beverly Hospital
Mary Heinzl
Faculty member
NSCC
Joan Latauskas
Nurse Educator
MGB Salem Hospital
Alexander Lawson
Department Chair, Practical Nursing
NSCC
Alicia Mayer
Faculty member
NSCC
Susan Maciewicz
Assistant Dean Nursing
NSCC
Jammie McAdam
Director of Nursing
Ledgewood
Christine Perez
Clinical Educator, Nursing Practice, Quality and Education
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Robyn Prendergast
Clinical Coordinator Quality and Safety
Bayridge Hospital
Amy Smith
Dean, Cummings School of Nursing & Health Sciences
Endicott College
Lori A. Vinci, MS
Dean, Health Professions
NSCC
Ryan Wilkins
Tewksbury Hospital
During clinical education experiences, students develop nursing skills and clinical judgment to care for clients in a variety of local healthcare agencies. The Nurse Education program has the following Clinical Affiliates:
- All Care VNA
- Beverly Senior Center
- Chelsea Jewish LifeCare
- Danvers Board of Health
- Danvers Council on Aging
- Element Care
- Encompass Health, Rehabilitation Hospital of New England
- Fresenius Medical Care
- Hathorne Hill Rehabilitation Center
- Ipswich Public Schools
- Lahey Addison Gilbert Hospital
- Lahey Bayridge Hospital
- Lahey Beverly Hospital
- Ledgewood Nursing Care Center
- Life Care Center of Stoneham
- Lynn Council on Aging
- Lynn Public Schools
- Masconomet Health Care Center
- Melrose Wakefield Hospital
- Mass General Brigham Salem Hospital
- Peabody Council on Aging
- Recovery Centers of America
- Salem Council on Aging
- Tewksbury Hospital
- Whittier Rehabilitation
- Woburn Rehabilitation Center
Student Achievement Data
Below you will find information about the most recent (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) performance of NSCC Nurse Education Program graduates on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX- RN).
Associate Degree in Science Nurse Education Program
| Graduation Year |
First Time NCLEX-RN Pass Rate |
Completion Rate 100% of the Time |
Completion Rate 150% of the Time |
Job Placement Rate |
Number of Graduate |
| 2025
|
pending
|
68%
|
pending
|
pending
|
53
|
| 2024
|
98%
|
78%
|
82%
|
100%
|
62
|
| 2023
|
96%
|
64%
|
79%
|
100%
|
53
|
| 2022
|
88%
|
71%
|
73%
|
96%
|
53
|
Associate Degree in Science LPN to RN Program Option
| Graduation Year |
First Time NCLEX Pass Rate |
On-Time Completion Rate (100% of the Time) |
Completion Rate 150% of the time |
Job Placement Rate |
Number of Graduates |
| 2025
|
98%
|
89%
|
pending
|
pending
|
16
|
| 2024
|
98%
|
100%
|
100%
|
100%
|
16
|
| 2023
|
96%
|
82%
|
100% (18)
|
96%
|
14
|
| 2022
|
92%
|
77%
|
83%
|
96%
|
15
|
Program Questions
978-762-4160
Contact Admissions
General Assistance
Visit CentroHub, NSCC’s virtual concierge.
Accreditation
North Shore Community College is an accredited public institute of higher education where all are welcome and each is challenged. NSCC is accredited by NECHE, the New England Commission of Higher Education.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
The Nurse Education Associate in Science degree at North Shore Community College’s Ferncroft Road campus in Danvers, MA, is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Additionally, the program is approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
ACEN Contact Information:
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000