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Sixteen Months That Will Change Your Life

The MGH Institute's Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program prepares highly motivated college graduates with non-nursing degrees who are seeking a career as a registered nurse (RN). In this intensive 16-month program, starting each January or May, you'll learn the essential skills and knowledge to deliver outstanding patient care as well as to advance the profession of nursing. Join us to become a member of an interprofessional health care team preparing to improve the quality of health care and patient outcomes.

 

 

Isra Hashmi, ABSN 15'

 

"My classmates inspired me every day. They all came from such incredible backgrounds, with a wealth of knowledge, so learning didn't end when I left the classroom. It was inspiring to watch how quickly everyone grew into their new roles and mastered complex skills, like feeding tubes and wound dressings, in such a short time."

Isra Hashmi, BSN '16

 

3-6 Months

Our graduates successfully become licensed and are employed within the 3-6 months following graduation, according to graduate feedback.

300+

sites where students do clinical rotations.

1:6

clinical faculty-to-student ratio, giving you personalized attention from excellent clinicians.

The IHP Advantage

We Value Your Prior Accomplishments

This intensive ABSN program builds on the skills and knowledge that you have accomplished in other degrees and careers and prepares you to become a licensed professional nurse in only 16 months. Upon graduation, you'll be ready to provide direct care to diverse populations across acute, long-term, and community settings.

An Immersive Experience

While this is an accelerated, intensive program, we provide the essential content required for professional nursing practice. The rigorous, full-time curriculum demands your commitment, with an intensive course load (1st semester = 17 credit hours, 2nd semester = 15 credit hours, 3rd semester = 16 credit hours) and immersion experience in semester 4. Preparation for licensure (NCLEX) is incorporated throughout the program.

Prime Clinical Opportunities

Gain valuable experience and make potential job connections through clinical placements that start early in your first semester. You'll enjoy unparalleled access to opportunities at a number of Boston-area health care facilities, including Massachusetts General, Brigham & Women's, and Boston Children's Hospital, as well as at a range of community hospitals, health centers, skilled nursing facilities, and community health sites throughout the state.

An Innovative Learning Environment

Be prepared to spend much of your class time participating in interactive classroom instruction. Through team-based learning, a highly valued approach to health care education, you'll learn about collaborating to solve problems to improve patient care and promote quality outcomes. You will strengthen your team-based skills in interprofessional wellness programs in our new clinical care center. 

In addition, our high-tech simulation lab mirrors health care environments and enhances your clinical learning. The lab includes acute-care rooms and a functional living lab along with high- and low-fidelity interactive simulators where you will respond to a wide range of health situations.

The program culminates in a role immersion experience working one-on-one with a bachelor's-level RN in a clinical setting, participating in clinical seminars and simulations utilizing clinical reasoning and teamwork. This role immersion is an excellent opportunity to integrate your academic and clinical experiences—and to get ready for your first RN position.

 

 

 

IMPACT Practice Center: Nursing

IMPACT Practice Center Community Education Room

The MGH Institute’s new IMPACT Practice Center brings together students from nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, speech-language pathology/language and literacy, and genetic counseling (starting in 2019) to learn and practice in teams and to deliver essential free care to the community.

Students provide care to a variety of clients, under the direct supervision of Institute faculty. They tackle complex client problems, supported by the latest technology and state-of-the-art facilities. Client populations include those with chronic conditions across the lifespan.

The IMPACT Practice Center houses the Nursing Center for Clinical Education and Wellness.

The new center builds upon and enhances the community services currently provided by the Institute and houses these services in one integrated center. Learn more about the new IMPACT Practice Center.

 

A Strong Support System

The ABSN program is very rigorous. But the MGH Institute is committed to every student, supporting you in a variety of ways to help you succeed. That's a major reason why our graduation rate since inception of the program has been 95 percent.

You will meet your faculty advisor during orientation, and he or she will be there for you throughout the program. You'll also receive individualized attention from your professors, the majority of whom are practicing clinicians and actively engaged in scholarship. This expertise and mentoring occurs in our clinical placements as well, where experienced nurses serve as our clinical instructors and work with small groups of students (5-6) at a time.

You will also benefit from academic support counselors, dedicated teaching assistants, and you can take advantage of career services to help you craft your résumé, prepare for interviews, and position yourself for professional success.

Counselor Russ Abbatiello and a student

More Information

FAQs

Q. Can I apply while still completing my prerequisites? Do I have to complete the prerequisites before I apply?

A. Applicants may apply with outstanding prerequisites, however, we ask that students may only be completing one prerequisite the semester prior to matriculation. For example, if you plan to start classes in January 2017, you may only be completing one prerequisite the fall semester prior.

Q. How do I know if a class I have taken before or a class I am signing up for will count as a prerequisite?

A. Please submit our Prerequisite Inquiry Form for any class you have taken, are taking or thinking about taking, so we may evaluate the course. Please be sure to include an official course description and/or syllabus and submit a new form for each course.

Q. What is the class format and schedule?

A. The ABSN program is a full-time program. Students can expect to be in class/lab or clinical 4-5 days a week with some classes in the evening and on Saturdays. The ABSN curriculum is split between classes with regular weekly meetings or hybrid courses, with 4-6 on campus meetings throughout the semester and most of the coursework completed on our online platform D2L.

Q. Do you have a GPA minimum? What is the average GPA of accepted students?

A. We do not. The average GPA falls in the mid 3 region.

Q. Do I need to have a car?

A. Students are responsible for transportation to and from clinical placements. If you do not own a car, consider car pooling, renting or borrowing a car when your clinical placement is outside of Boston public transportation.

School of Nursing Policy Manuals

The School of Nursing Policy Manual expands on policies in the IHP Catalog. Download the policy manuals in PDF format. You will need an Adobe Reader to open PDF files. You may download the software for free

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2015 - 2016

Licensing and Careers

For more information about licensure for registered nurses and NCLEX pass rates, visit our Licensing and Careers section.

Featured ABSN Alumni

Four BSN grads are among the alumni profiled in the IHP's Forty for 40 section that celebrates our 40th anniversary.

Registrar

Find more information about the Office of the Registrar click here.

Campus Tour

View our virtual campus tour and learn more about the IHP's campus and facilities.

Search for Housing

Explore housing listings in and around Boston; view photographs and floor plans; maps showing the housing location's proximity to the Institute campus, find a roommate and more. Search for housing on our off-campus housing site.

Nursing Honor Society

Learn more about the Nursing Honor Society.

Faculty Scholarship

View School of Nursing faculty scholarship.