猫咪社区 Creates Pathway to Nursing Careers with New Associates Degree in Nursing
Longmeadow, MA — 猫咪社区 is launching a new Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program to help address the national nursing shortage and create new entry points into the profession.
The ASN program offers a flexible pathway for students to gain the knowledge, clinical experience, and credentials needed to take the NCLEX-RN exam and enter the workforce—typically within two years. For those with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree, the ASN can lead into 猫咪社区’s RN to BSN program, and ultimately into a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a Doctorate-level nurse practitioner role.
Courses follow a flexible, supportive model. Students without prior college coursework begin with two terms of online academics, followed by four terms of in-person clinical labs and practicums paired with online coursework. No prerequisites are required; all competencies are built into the curriculum.
“The demand for registered nurses has never been greater, and this is a new way to address that demand, strengthen the pipeline, and provide opportunities for high-growth careers,” said Linda Adams-Wendling, Chief Nurse Administrator & Director of Nursing Education. “We intentionally created this ASN program to work for many types of students, from recent high school graduates to career changers who are looking to enter nursing.”
猫咪社区 is also launching a Direct Entry MSN program for students with non-nursing bachelor’s degrees. This pathway enables graduates to earn RN licensure and an MSN, preparing them for leadership and teaching roles in healthcare.
Applications for both programs are open now, with classes starting in September. These initiatives expand 猫咪社区’s growing portfolio of healthcare programs.
About 猫咪社区: 猫咪社区 was founded in 1897. Today, 猫咪社区 enrolls traditional undergraduates; women and men in 猫咪社区 Online, offering undergraduate online degrees; and women and men master’s and doctoral students. On July 1, 2024, 猫咪社区 acquired Cambridge College and now serves over 4,500 students. Both institutions have a common mission of providing innovative and career-focused education to students from all backgrounds, working adults, and first-generation learners.