YOUNG SCHOOL OF NURSING
Weston, Massachusetts
NURSING PROGRAMS
A strong nursing school built on a foundation of core values for nurses who will change lives The Young School of Nursing prepares its students to transform the field of nursing through evidence-based practice and empathetic, patientcentered care. State-of-the-art technology and simulation labs provide hands-on learning experiences in a safe environment, helping students develop the interpersonal and communication skills needed to stand out after graduation. The program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
Hands-on Experiences at Leading Hospitals All Regis nursing students participate in clinical rotations, where they put their classroom knowledge to use. Students gain experience in a wide variety of nursing specialties including medical, surgical, psychiatric, maternity, and community health.
and evidence-based practice. Students have the opportunity to work individually and in small groups to meet their unique learning needs. From newborn to end-of-life care, the CSC provides realistic simulation scenarios in a safe, supportive learning environment.
Admission into the Program DIRECT ACCEPTANCE
Simulated Learning Environments The Clinical Resource and Simulation Center (CSC) has four state-of-the-art labs that give Regis students the opportunity to practice their critical thinking and develop the nursing skills needed to provide safe and effective care. Students interact with talking manikins that present real-life symptoms for students to diagnose and treat. Regis students work alongside faculty to learn how to use real equipment and about the nursing process
Students may be directly accepted into the nursing program as incoming freshmen. To be directly accepted into the nursing program, students:
› Must have a 3.0 GPA and 2.7 (B-) in their high school math and science courses
› Must submit their SAT or ACT scores › Must score a 530 in Math and a 27 in Critical Reading on the SAT
› Must score a 20 on the ACT
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NURSING SCHOOL IN NEW ENGLAND IN 2018 (Nursing Schools Almanac)
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The flexibility of the Clinical Resource and Simulation Center has been so helpful for me. I’m a studentathlete, resident assistant, orientation leader, pride guide, and involved in the Student Nursing Association, so I really value being able to go at night and on the weekends to practice my nursing skills.
BSN NCLEX PASS RATE (2018)
Bernice Boateng '20 Major: Nursing Nationally Recognized Center of Nursing Excellence
NON-DIRECT ACCEPTANCE
Students who do not meet the direct-accept criteria of admission as incoming freshmen may be non-directly accepted. They may pursue the undergraduate nursing major and must follow the first-year nursing curriculum. The nursing faculty will review each candidate and
NCLEX Resources Upon completion of the undergraduate program, Regis nursing students are prepared to sit for the national certification exam, NCLEX. A review course is provided for students after graduation and students have access to a virtual online tutor to help them prepare.
determine final acceptance after the sophomore year fall term. To be considered for the nursing program, students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and no
Career Options
prerequisite courses below 2.0. Students must earn a
Regis’ well-prepared graduates are in high demand
B- or above in all required nursing courses and have
at hospitals, private and public clinics, as well as
a 2.7 GPA in their science courses.
long-term care facilities. Many students choose to go straight into Regis’ highly regarded master’s programs.
Acceptance as a Transfer Student
Students can take graduate nursing courses as
Students seeking to apply to the nursing program as
after earning their undergraduate nursing degree.
transfer students must apply and be accepted to Regis through the standard admission process. Learn more about the transfer nursing admission policy by visiting regiscollege.edu/transferpolicy.
electives at Regis and continue in the MS in Nursing
Visit us online for more information regiscollege.edu/ugadmission
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235 Wellesley Street Weston, MA 02493-1572 USA 1.866.438.7344 (phone) 781.768.7071 (fax) admission@regiscollege.edu
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