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Bachelor of Science Program

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Students at Curry College School of Nursing and Health Sciences are immersed in a caring and innovative educational environment designed to promote transformative thinking, intellectual and social growth, evaluation of evidence, synthesis of knowledge, and interpersonal and clinical expertise.

Make an impact in today’s ever-changing healthcare field with a degree in Nursing from Curry College. Through specialized courses, clinical placements, supportive faculty, and state-of-the art technology, students receive a hands-on education to help them excel as a future nursing professional.

High-Tech Nursing

Curry is a leader in the use of robust simulation to prepare students for practice. Students experience simulation-based education using manikins, standardized patients, and virtual applications to develop clinical judgment,compassion, and communication skills.

Clinical Locations Second to None

Curry College's location in the Boston metropolitan area creates the perfect opportunity for you to experience dynamic, hands-on learning at some of the best medical facilities in the world. Beginning sophomore year, you gain experience in a wide range of urban and suburban institutions as you complete your six semesters of required clinical work including pediatrics, maternity, mental health rotations, and more. Our students are learning the latest in healthcare at top Massachusetts hospitals, including:

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
  • Beth Israel Deaconess-Milton
  • Beth Israel Deaconess-Plymouth
  • Boston Medical Center
  • Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital
  • Brockton Hospital
  • Cape Cod Hospital
  • Carney Hospital
  • Norwell VNA
  • South Shore Hospital
  • Sturdy Memorial Hospital
  • Tufts Medical Center

Clinical Experience Details:

  • We maintain a maximum 6:1 student to faculty ratio during clinical rotations.
  • Students participate in 6 semesters of clinical learning.
  • The School of Nursing and Health Sciences maintains relationships with many clinical partners including area hospitals, healthcare providers, and community-focused agencies.

Become Competent and Career Ready

In addition to clinical placements, Curry nursing students can gain valuable experience engaging in simulated patient care scenarios, participating in disaster drills at local hospitals, and even traveling to France or Ireland to study health policy. You'll be educated with technology infused throughout your curriculum to prepare for the demands of today's healthcare settings.

Our students are learning the latest innovations and trends in healthcare while developing the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the next leaders in nursing. Our School of Nursing alumni are making a difference in healthcare at:

  • Beth Israel Lahey Health
  • Boston Children’s Hospital
  • Brigham and Women’s Hospital
  • Franciscan Children's Hospital
  • Good Samaritan Medical Center
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Seasons Hospice
  • South Shore Health
  • Sturdy Memorial Hospital
  • Tufts Medical Center

Become Involved

On campus opportunities:

Ask about our Master of Science in Nursing

Curry College’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program prepares RNs for careers in nursing education and administration. For graduates who hold a non-nursing degree, Curry now offers an Accelerated Entry Master of Science in Nursing degree.

Course Requirements and Information

Year Curry SNHS
Graduates
First Time
NCLEX
MA
Total
National Total
(U.S. Educated)
2023 141 90.78% 92% 89%
2022 156 76.43% 82% 80%
2021 136 85.19% 86% 82%
2020 122 91.06% 90% 88%
2019 110 91.82% 91% 88%
2018 127 96.85% 89% 88%
2017 114 93.22% 86% 87%

Nursing professionals are always in-demand, filling many roles to meet the needs in a variety of today’s healthcare settings, including:

  • Acute Care
  • Ambulatory Care
  • Gerontology
  • Mental Health
  • Neonatal
  • Nurse Case Management
  • Obstetrics & Women’s Health
  • Oncology
  • Palliative Care
  • Pediatrics
  • Population Health
  • Public Health
  • Rehabilitation
  • School Nursing

School of Nursing and Health Sciences Baccalaureate Program Outcomes:

  1. Identify health promotion and clinical intervention strategies for optimal individual and population wellness.
  2. Deliver culturally responsive, patient and family-centered care that integrates evidence and is based on a foundation of a liberal arts education.
  3. Use information technologies, teamwork strategies and collaborative communication to improve patient care and create a safe care environment.
  4. Interpret the effects of health policy on populations and healthcare systems.
  5. Engage in life-long scholarship and professional development.
  6. Apply leadership skills with creativity, compassion, and commitment to engage self and others in promoting and managing healing environments.

Explore Related Programs:

A student receives her Nursing Honor Society certificate

Nursing Honor Society

Sigma Theta Tau is active in supporting local nursing scholars through our ongoing research and academic awards program. We also routinely send members to destinations around this country and abroad.

A Curry College Student Nurses Association runs the Annual Blue Hills Hike for EvvGirl

Student Nurses Association

Members of CCSNA participate in community, legislative and recruitment projects, develop leadership skills, attend national and local conferences, have access to scholarships, and more.

Students in the Exploratory Health Professions program perform an experiment

Exploratory Health Professions

The Exploratory Health Professions Program is designed to help students interested in health services fields identify and pursue a major that will lead to internships and employment in the health care industry.

A Curry College Study Abroad student pets an elephant in Thailand

Study Abroad

Go global with Curry College faculty members as part of our very popular Short-term, Faculty-led Courses, or create your own customized Study Abroad opportunity!

Curry College students laughing in science lab

First-Year Experience

Making the transition to college can be a little confusing and lot of fun. Your First-Year Experience at Curry College helps smooth out the bumps and puts you on the path to success.

A Curry College faculty member interacts with students in the classroom

Gen Ed

At the heart of Curry College's undergraduate curriculum is our General Education (Gen Ed) Program. Gen Ed is based on our belief in the power and potential of the liberal arts.

Curry College School of Nursing students in their Purple Scrubs

Purple Pride for Clinicals!

School of Nursing and Health Sciences students don purple scrubs for their clinical rotations out in the field, representing the official color of Curry College.

Life-Changing Opportunities Await

Start with a foundation in the liberal arts. Add attentive faculty and countless opportunities to learn by doing. That’s what you’ll get with a bachelor’s degree from Curry. Learn what’s waiting for you today.