Overview

The online Accelerated Nursing program at University of Massachusetts Boston allows you to become a baccalaureate-prepared registered nurse in 12 months.

About the program

Study with instructors specially trained in online, concept-based learning and experience face-to-face, state-of-the-art simulation and live clinical experiences.

The Pre-licensure Nursing program maintains Full Approval Status from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.

Program Learning Outcomes

Undergraduate Nursing Program Objectives At the completion of the undergraduate nursing program in the Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Boston, the graduate will be able to:
Integrate evidence-based nursing assessments and interventions to coordinate and manage complex health care concerns for chronically ill and acutely ill individuals and families across the life span.
Evaluate patient-centered, culturally sensitive care delivered within complex health care systems.
Analyze effective communication, teamwork, and collaboration strategies to address the concerns of diverse urban populations within complex healthcare systems.
Apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes of health promotion and disease prevention for urban populations along the health-illness continuum.
Create a culture of quality and safety in nursing practice for chronically ill and acutely ill members of urban populations.
Integrate informatics for obtaining and utilizing best evidence and clinical judgment to achieve patient outcomes in contemporary professional nursing practice.
Utilize current ethical and legal standards and health care policies to guide nursing practice and professional development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for the Nurse

Assessment and Health Promotion

Applying Nursing Process

Healthcare Participant

Evidence-Based Nursing Practice

Concepts of Health and Illness

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-05-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Medicine Nursing View 808 other Bachelors in Medicine in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission applications through the UMass Boston Web Application or the Common Application
Apply as a “transfer student” and select “Accelerated Nursing” as your major
Official transcripts from all institutions attended
Bachelor’s degree conferred by the application deadline
External evaluation for foreign coursework
Accelerated nursing prerequisite form - will be made available in your Beacon Gateway portal once you submit your admissions application
Two Short Essays
Two Recommendation Letters
$60 application fee

Tuition Fee

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International

69240 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 577 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

69240 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 577 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

69240 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 577 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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