Accelerated Entry Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
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- 617-333-2364 (Milton) 508-747-2424 (Plymouth)
- ccce@curry.edu
- Milton and Plymouth Campuses
Why Earn an Accelerated MSN at Curry?
You seek a career shift, a vocation centered around care and steeped in compassion. The hybrid Accelerated Entry MSN program at the Curry College Milton Campus can help you achieve this goal through a robust, clinically focused curriculum and partnerships with top Boston and regional hospitals. Moreover, you can earn your MSN degree and enter the nursing profession in just 20 months.
We’re invested in your success, providing:
- Mentorship in tight-knit cohorts
- Best-in-class nursing education and fixed tuition rates — and there are no hidden course fees
- Real-world experiences that empower you to tackle real-world challenges and make a difference in the lives of patients across diverse health care settings
Don’t have a nursing bachelor’s degree? This program was designed with you in mind. We welcome you regardless of the subject in which you earned your bachelor’s degree. If you aspire to become a nursing leader, apply to our Accelerated Direct Entry MSN program.
Accelerated Master’s in Nursing Program Overview
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Program Requirements
The Accelerated Entry MSN program courses vary by semester and require a full-time commitment. Over five eight-week terms, students attend hybrid classes as they complete related clinical coursework. During their last semester, students participate in an immersive clinical experience, complete a capstone project and receive preparation for the NCLEX-RN exam, which the state of Massachusetts requires for nursing licensure. Due to the high level of engagement required, we do not recommend that students work full-time while enrolled in the Accelerated MSN program.
Accelerated MSN Prerequisite and Degree Requirements
Learning Outcomes
Curry’s Accelerated Entry MSN program prepares you to become a compassionate nurse who can deliver high-quality care to individuals with varying levels of need. You learn to:
- Implement strategies based on advanced reasoning and theory designed to improve quality and reduce risk within health care environments.
- Evaluate, translate and disseminate current nursing research designed to improve outcomes and increase nursing's body of knowledge.
- Analyze the effectiveness of collaborative communication, teamwork strategies and information technologies designed to influence health-related outcomes.
- Advocate for ethical practice based on knowledge of professional standards, scope of practice and distributive justice.
- Demonstrate leadership in effecting change in educational and health care systems through collaboration and advocacy at the local, state, national and global levels.
- Integrate academic and experiential knowledge, skills and attitudes into the advanced professional practice role.
Key Courses
The future of nursing is in your hands — our comprehensive courses ensure you have the skills to transform the profession into one that’s safer and more supportive.
MSN 5000 - The Art and Science of Nursing
MSN 5030 - Health Promotion Across the Lifespan
MSN 5060 - Quality Improvement and Risk Management for Nursing Practice
MSN 6450 - Health Policy, Finance and Systems
MSN 6985 - Capstone Clinical Immersion
Integral to the Accelerated MSN curriculum, the capstone and clinical immersion experiences allow you to apply skills developed in the classroom. In the capstone, you collaborate with faculty to create, implement and evaluate a scholarly project aimed at improving health care outcomes of a given population. The intensive clinical immersion course gives you real-world exposure and preparation for an advanced generalist role.
The Accelerated Master of Science in Nursing program is a full-time program. Classes and clinical experiences meet up to five days a week, depending on the semester. We offer classes and clinicals in eight- and 15-week terms, depending on the semester. Clinicals may be held in the evenings or on the weekends.
When you enroll in the MSN program at Curry, you can rest assured that you’re receiving a top-notch nursing education.
In recognition of this, our nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and the College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
While both programs empower students with the knowledge and clinical skills to pass the NCLEX, the ACCEL program offers an entry-level nursing education to students seeking a second bachelor’s degree and the Accelerated MSN provides advanced training to those interested in obtaining a master’s degree and taking on nursing leadership roles.
Review the key differences between the programs as you consider which one is the best fit for you:
Accelerated Bachelor's (ACCEL):
- Complete in 16 months
- Full-day, full-time program
- 50 credits
- Courses offered at both the Milton and Plymouth campuses
- 30-student cohort model
- Prerequisites include: anatomy and physiology I and II, chemistry, microbiology, human growth and development and statistics
- 2.7 undergraduate GPA required for admission
Accelerated MSN:
- Complete in 20 months
- Full-time program
- 66 credits
- Courses offered at the Milton campus with some hybrid components
- Immersive experiences and capstone project
- Prerequisites include: anatomy and physiology I and II, chemistry, microbiology, human growth and development and statistics
- 3.0 undergraduate GPA required for admission
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Our advisors are here to help, whether you have questions about prerequisites, admissions, clinical placements, tuition or anything in between. Schedule a one-on-one appointment at the link below or call us today at 617-333-2364 (Milton) or 508-747-2424 (Plymouth).
Meet with an AdvisorCareer Outcomes with an MSN Degree
Our School of Nursing and Health Sciences is known — by both students and their future employers — for nearly 50 years of excellence. Not only are our graduates fully prepared with the technical abilities to perform nursing duties competently, but they also deliver care that is compassionate and ethical. There’s an increasing demand for skilled nurses. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 6% increase in the need for registered nurses, faster than the national average. With an MSN degree, students are strong candidates for mid- to senior-level positions paying upward of $86,000.
See More from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Registered NursesWhere Can MSN-Prepared Nurses Work?
Individuals with a Master of Science in Nursing can work with diverse populations in Home health care, Hospitals, Long-term care facilities, Outpatient clinics, Primary care facilities, Public health and Telehealth.
Accessible Nursing Education
You can use prerequisite courses from your bachelor’s degree if the sufficient grades are met (B- or higher required) and are not more than 10 years old.
Haven’t finished all your prerequisites yet? You can still apply! You do not need to finish all the prerequisites prior to applying to the Accelerated MSN program. To review your application, we only require the successful completion of at least two science prerequisites with a minimum grade of a B- for the lecture and lab. Once accepted, you must fulfill all prerequisites before beginning the program.
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