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UMass Amherst Nursing is a force for innovation, learning and discovery in preparing culturally proficient nurses for leadership in health for a global society.

As a leader in nursing education for over 60 years, the College of Nursing at the University of Massachusetts Amherst prepares candidates to enter the nursing profession at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels while also developing vital nurse educators and researchers to inform and educate future generations of nursing students.

DNP/PhD students click here for important Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) information.

News

  • Now Hiring

    The College of Nursing is hiring 2 tenure track positions with a PhD in nursing or a health-related field. Preference will be given to applicants with a clinical specialty in Public Health Nursing, Primary Care, or Acute Care Nursing. 

    Click here to learn more and to apply.

    Our faculty positions offer an opportunity to work with a dynamic Dean, a world-renowned Associate Dean of Research, and to teach in our traditional Undergraduate, Second Bachelor, DNP, and PhD programs. We are committed to promoting diversity in our school and in the profession to provide culturally sensitive nursing care in a global society. Our faculty are passionate, dedicated and welcoming! We are on the move, come join us! 

     

  • Nursing Student Helps Develop Mechanical Arm

    College of Nursing senior Emily Gardner worked with a team of 4 engineering students to design a mechanical arm that helps a Northampton kindergartner feed himself. 

    The project was funded through a grant that was awarded to our own Prof. Cynthia Jacelon, and two engineering professors. 

  • Prof. Mary Ellen Burke rated in list of 100 Inspiring Nursing Professors

    We are VERY proud to announce that one of our own College of Nursing faculty members, Professor Mary Ellen Burke, has been rated as #26 in a recent list of 100 Inspiring Nursing Professors to Watch in 2014!

  • Online Grad Nursing Program Ranked Third in Nation

    The UMass Amherst College of Nursing is pleased to announce that our online graduate nursing program has ranked third in the nation by U.S. News & World Report!