College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Nursing
Prepare to deliver skillful, compassionate care to patients who need it most.
Program details
- Modality
- On-campus
- Duration
- 4 years
- Credits
- 120
- Accreditation
- CCNE
- Median annual salary:
- $93,600 Median annual salary. View career outcomes.
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Why study nursing at UMass Dartmouth?
UMass Dartmouth nursing students gain the theoretical and practical education needed to provide knowledgeable, analytical, and creative healthcare.
Our students practice hands-on skills with a team of expert faculty in our state-of-the-art simulation labs. The experience you'll gain prepares you to deliver compassionate care to real patients during your senior year and throughout your healthcare career.
UMass Dartmouth nursing students graduate prepared to pass the NCLEX, with significant clinical and research experience. Students enter the healthcare workforce with the knowledge and skills to thrive in this fast-paced and important field.
Launch your career
Salary range: $93,600What can I do with a nursing degree?
Healthcare is one of the biggest industries in the U.S. Career paths for BSN holders include:
- Bedside nurses
- OR nurses
- ER nurses
- School nurses
- Home health nurses
- Nurse informatics
- Nurse educators
- Nurse managers
- Case management nurses
Top employers
Curriculum
As a nursing major, you'll learn to:
- Assess patients' health and needs
- Perform patient care
- Advocate patient needs
- Interact with colleagues
- Utilize complex care management software
You'll take classes like child and family nursing, nursing of adults experiencing complex health problems, nursing care of older adults, community nursing, and more.
Real-world experience
During your final year, nursing students work alongside RNs in real-world healthcare facilities to gain hands-on experience with patients. Clinical placement sites include Brigham & Women's Hospital, St. Anne's Hospital, Hasbro Children's Hospital, Tufts Medical Center, and Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center.
Course descriptions and requirements
Explore the official academic catalog for detailed curriculum requirements, course descriptions and program information.
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Student spotlight
- Hometown
- Prospect, CT
- Major
- Nursing
- Internship
- Flynn Oncology Fellowship
Accolades
UMass Dartmouth is a nationally ranked R2 research university that combines the resources of a major university with a personalized educational experience. Ranked among the top 15 public research institutions with fewer than 10,000 students and in the top 17% nationally for return on investment, UMass Dartmouth is recognized for advancing research, social mobility, and career-ready education.
Nationally Recognized and Professionally Accredited Health Sciences Education
The College of Nursing and Health Sciences offers professionally accredited programs recognized for academic quality, clinical preparation, and graduate success. Its undergraduate nursing program ranks in the top 9% nationally, while strong licensure pass rates and employment outcomes reflect a commitment to preparing skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals.
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Accreditations and distinctions
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). The post-graduate APRN certificate program at UMass Dartmouth is pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted.
Full Board Approval
The Nursing program maintains Full Approval Status from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
Frequently asked questions
Have questions about the Nursing BS program? Here you will find answers to common questions about admissions, curriculum, career outcomes, and student experience.
Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to sit for the NCLEX. This program's curriculum meets educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in the following states:
- Massachusetts
- Rhode Island
The College of Nursing & Health Sciences has not determined whether the nursing major curriculum meets educational requirements for licensure in other states and jurisdictions. A complete list with the determinations will be available in the near future. If you are considering an academic program that leads to a professional license in your state, it is highly recommended that you first seek guidance from the appropriate licensing agency in your home state before beginning the academic program located outside your state. State requirements can be found on the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) website.
UMass Dartmouth features state-of-the-art nurse education facilities, including:
- Simulation lab
- Debriefing suite
- Therapeutic health assessment lab
- Clinical therapeutics skill lab
There are many communities that nursing students can join, including:
- National Student Nurse Association
- Sigma Theta Tau
- Student Nursing Association
- New England Regional Black Nurses Association
- Year one: Students are introduced to core nursing concepts, values, and beliefs. Your university studies in the sciences and liberal arts will provide a strong foundation for concepts you will encounter in the study of nursing.
- Year two: You will learn the skills to observe, communicate, and assess an individual's needs, set measurable and realistic goals of nursing care, and utilize evidence-based interventions to maximize health.
- Year three: Students begin to apply knowledge to clinical situations. You will develop skills in caring for acutely ill adults, childbearing and childrearing families, and populations at risk. The family as a unit of care, as well as populations at risk in communities, become the focus.
- Senior year: You will learn how to collaborate with members of a healthcare team, advocate for the needs of patients, and shape the healthcare environment. You will refine the skills required to manage the complex health needs of individuals, groups, and populations. Senior year emphasizes the analysis and synthesis of knowledge to maximize health.
As an incoming student, you'll be assigned a faculty advisor who understands your career goals and will work with you throughout the entire program. CNHS also has a Student Leadership Alliance (SLA), a group of nursing students that lead and support first-year students.
Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Nursing
College of Nursing & Health Sciences
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