About the School of Nursing

Visit any hospital in the greater Boston area and you will find Salem State nursing graduates at work. Our students graduate with a concrete foundation of academic nursing knowledge and practical clinical skills that seamlessly transfer into the professional world.

The School of Nursing offers program options in both our graduate and undergraduate programs. Whether you are right out of high school, in a mid-career change or currently in the field and looking for career advancement, visit our program pages to find the right program for you.

Salem State's School of Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). 

On October 14, 2026, the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing voted to grant Full Approval status to Salem State University’s prelicensure Registered Nursing program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. 

For information on the following please visit our nursing Canvas course:

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