School of Nursing

The accelerated bachelor of science in nursing (ABSN) is designed for those individuals who have a non-nursing bachelor’s degree and wish to pursue a career in nursing.

A bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree blends academic and experiential learning. Grounded in liberal arts the BSN program prepares students for entry into professional nursing practice and provides the foundation for further study towards an advanced degree in nursing. Students complete clinical practicums in a variety of settings including adult health, maternal child health, and in the community.

Graduates will be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam to become a registered nurse (RN) and enter professional nursing practice.

The LPN to BSN program gives licensed practical nurses the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN). Applicants must hold a valid Massachusetts LPN nursing license and provide an updated resume to be considered for admission to the program. All general education and support courses must be completed prior to enrolling in any nursing courses.

Graduates will be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam to become a registered nurse (RN) and enter professional nursing practice

At this time, the RN to BSN program has been suspended.

The RN to BSN program gives licensed RNs with either an associate’s degree or a diploma in nursing the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN). Applicants must hold a valid Massachusetts RN nursing license. The RN to BSN program is online and can be completed part-time in as little as two years.

Students who successfully complete this program are eligible to sit for board exams and earn a certification to be licensed to practice as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). 

Learn more about the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).

Transform your nursing practice and elevate your leadership impact through one of Salem State University’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs—designed for working professionals. The MSN programs will help you:  

• expand your clinical expertise through classes such as advanced health assessment and pathophysiology, 
• apply research that drives better patient outcomes, and 
• gain the skills to lead change through value-based care, policy, and community health initiatives.  

Our programs offer flexibility and engagement through online and hybrid formats - all while letting you choose a learning pathway that works best for you: MSN–Generalist Track (accelerated, 12-month or part-time, 24-month options) and MSN–Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) (accelerated, 24-month or part-time, 36-month options). 

Expand your scope of practice, strengthen your leadership, and make a lasting impact on the future of healthcare. 

Salem State's post-graduate certificate in nursing education is offered for academic credit. The certificate is awarded at the completion of all three courses. 

Please note: Admission for this program is currently paused.