Nursing Program

The nursing program at Massachusetts Bay Community College prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physician's offices. The program focuses on knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Program courses include: administration of medication and treatments, assisting and physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Get more details below including other Massachusetts colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at MassBay Community College is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission since 1991.

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Massachusetts Bay Community College

Also known as MassBay Community College

100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA

About
Massachusetts Bay Community College, located in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, was founded in 1961 through a charter by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The school moved to temporary locations in Boston and Watertown over the next decade until finding a permanent home, the former location of Elizabeth Seton High School. By 1990 a second campus was formed, followed by a technology center in 2001 and a wellness center in 2003. The school has experienced steady growth over its 50 years of operation and continues to plan for the future, approving plans for development and betterment of the school and its programs.

Academics
MassBay Community College offers programs that assist in career development or academic transfer. Career programs provide education in an area of study, providing the skills, training and experience necessary to operate professionally in a work environment. Graduates of such programs are qualified for entry into the workforce immediately, and will receive an associate of science or certificate to signify that they are qualified. Academic programs fulfill the first two years of a four year education and award an associate of art degree. Upon completion students are eligible for transfer to a four year institution to complete their bachelor's degree. Individuals may also take non credit courses to participate in classes that satisfy their personal interests.

Programs offered include:

• Nursing
• Phlebotomy
• General Studies
• Liberal Arts
• Accounting

Admissions and Financial Aid
As an open enrollment institution students interested in attending MassBay Community College must meet the minimum requirements of the school in order to be accepted, particularly they must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Students must attend orientation and provide all pertinent documents prior to registration.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit any financial information as requested by the school. Once submitted, the information will be reviewed and determinations made for need, eligibility and awards. Scholarships from external sources may also be available, often requiring a separate application and awarded for a variety of reasons, such as ethnicity or merit.

Athletics
MassBay Community College offers a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). These programs provide a forum for healthy competition and encourage the development of important skills, such as balancing one's priorities, discipline, and teamwork, which are applicable in one's academic and professional life. Students may contact the athletic department to obtain tryout dates and times.

Athletic programs at Massachusetts Bay Community College:

• Soccer
• Basketball
• Baseball (Men Only)
• Track and Field
• Golf

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Massachusetts Bay Community College offers an associate's degree program in nursing.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).