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Our graduate and undergraduate programs are nationally ranked.
Big University Benefits, Small College Feel
Learn in small classes and labs, taught by professors conducting industry-advancing research.
Commitment to Social Justice and Diversity
Social justice and diversity are woven into our curricula. We believe this can lead to a better standard of patient care.
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OUR PROGRAMS
The College of Nursing prepares students to practice in a variety of health care, research and academic settings.
TOP STORIES
Dr. Cynthia Jacelon Named Interim Dean
Congratulations to College of Nursing Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Dr. Cynthia Jacelon, who has been named Interim Dean of the College by Provost John McCarthy.
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Stephen Cavanagh Appointed UC Davis Dean
Stephen J. Cavanagh, who has served as Dean of the College of Nursing since 2011, has been appointed Dean of the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at University of California (UC), Davis in Davis, California.
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Meet Ann Kerwood BS '13: Veteran, Nurse, IT Director
Ann Kerwood, RN, BS '13, shares her nursing story and talks about options and opportunities for nurses.
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DNP Profile: Renia Smith
Renia Smith, who earned a DNP in May 2019, shares her inspiring story about fulfilling her dream of becoming a nurse.
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Dean's Report 2017
Learn about our research collaborations, our students' stories, and our alumni success.
Nurstory: Pride and Prejudice
Hear UMass Amherst College of Nursing's Maud Low describe the prejudice she experienced working at Planned Parenthood and the patient who helped her see the good in her work. It’s part of of our “Social Justice Video Series.”
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The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst College of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
The baccalaureate degree program is fully approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education) of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
