Massachusetts Nursing Schools & Programs

Degree Programs: Administrative, Clinical Nurse, Community Health, EMT, ER, Geriatrics, Holistic, Legal, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN), Nursing, Pediatrics, Psychiatric/Mental Health, Registered Nurse (RN), Triage, Women's Health...
Largest Cities: Boston, Brockton, Cambridge, Fall River, Framingham, Lowell, Lynn, New Bedford, Newton, Quincy, Somerville, Springfield, Taunton, Waltham, Worcester...
State ZIP Codes: 01004, 01013, 01062, 01139, 01335, 01612, 01701, 01830, 01910, 02114, 02153, 02301, 02348, 02453, 02462...

Massachusetts is a New England state that has rural areas, bustling cities (Springfield and Boston), beaches and islands (Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard are two), and is close to New York City. The state also has several fine nursing programs, including ones offered at Boston College, Framingham State University, Regis College, and the University of Massachusetts (various campuses). Registered nurses made an average (mean) annual salary of $30.05 in 2004. Job openings for registered nurses are expected to grow 19% between 2000 and 2010.

National Programs: The following schools are accepting students from across the country.

Kaplan University Online Bachelor's | Master's Kaplan University's online nursing degree programs offer licensed RNs an innovative curriculum designed to encourage critical thinking, enhance communication techniques, and address the managerial and technical competencies required by health care employers today.