Nursing at MCLA

Excel with confidence and compassion

MCLA's four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program equips you with the comprehensive knowledge and practical experience to pass the licensure exam and take the next step in your career.

Noble in a Time of Need

We need more registered nurses in the world. That's why we've launched the first Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in Berkshire County — to help address the current and future nursing workforce shortage. With a curriculum that integrates the liberal arts strengths of MCLA and the rigorous theoretical and clinical courses, our program sets up graduates to thrive in the nursing profession in Massachusetts, and everywhere nursing care is needed.

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Prepped and Ready to Pass

Our nursing program prepares graduates to tackle the National Council Licensing Examination in Nursing for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), a critical and required credential for nursing practice. Our curriculum develops well-rounded graduates with expansive knowledge to help care for, relate to, and make a difference in patients' lives. Our program also provides a strong foundation to pursue graduate study in advanced nursing practice roles.

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Countless Careers

MCLA Nursing opens the door to many, many career options. Good income potential paired with the chance to genuinely help and care for people makes the nursing practice a smart path. From pediatrics to geriatrics, hospitals to schools, nursing careers are as abundant as they are diverse.

Accessible Future

As part of its nursing education initiative, MCLA offers scholarships for qualified applicants pursuing bachelor of nursing degrees at the College. And, that's in addition to the exceptional aid and financial assistance MCLA makes available to all of its students. Approximately 85% of MCLA students receive some form of financial assistance.

Getting Started

When you decide to apply to MCLA (smart choice), we encourage you to declare as a Pre-Nursing Major. If you are called to Nursing after you've already declared another major, you can still apply to the BSN program. To successfully apply, you will still need to meet the requirements and make the necessary deadlines

Our curriculum integrates MCLA’s strong liberal arts foundation in the humanities, natural and social sciences with theoretical and clinical courses in professional nursing, guided by the Quality and Safety Education in Nursing (QSEN) Core Competencies.