School of Nursing: Advancing Healthcare Education I MCPHS

Working to Advance Healthcare Delivery

The world is in critical need of highly skilled nurses. The COVID-19 pandemic has only underscored that urgency. At Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS), the role of the School of Nursing is to create educational experiences and interprofessional collaborations that will give our students, alumni, faculty, and partners greater ability to improve the health of our communities. At the same time, we are committed to doing our part to correct the inequities of healthcare delivery.

Stats & Facts

MCPHS adds up to be a strategic choice for a career in nursing.

Top 10%

of nursing programs in the U.S.

CollegeFactual.com

#1

Best Healthcare Job

Nurse practitioner ranked first “Best Healthcare Jobs 2024” (U.S. News and World Report)

$129K

Median Annual Wage

The median annual wage for nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners is $129,480.
(Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Discover the Field of Nursing

Curious about nursing? Unlock a world of opportunity. Dive into the realm of nursing specialties and find the perfect fit for your future.

Types of Nurses: Descriptions, Salaries, and Work Environments

Discover the several types of nurses and what degree each role requires.

Find Your Nursing Path

Why Choose Nursing as a Career?

Whether you’re passionate about healthcare, seeking security, or craving a meaningful profession, nursing could be a great career for you.

Explore Nursing Careers

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Exploring Travel Nursing: What Is a Travel Nurse, and How Do You Become One?

Discover the world of travel nursing. Learn what travel nurses do, how assignments work, and embark on a fulfilling nursing journey.

Explore Travel Nursing

Inside the MCPHS Nursing Experience

Hear from our students and faculty about the benefits of our integrative, interprofessional, patient-centered approach to nursing.

MCPHS Community Voices

The lived experiences of MCPHS students, partners, and faculty tell an eloquent story. They illustrate just how our student-centered, teaching-first approach keeps us in the top tier of the country’s “most transformative colleges.” (Money magazine 2020).

Susan D’Anna

| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

“People talk to you differently. Having this advanced degree has allowed me to feel more confident in communicating with other colleagues who have the same level of education.”

Read Susan's Story

How Nurses Are the Backbone of Patient Care

In Episode 7 of MCPHS Podcast, The Secret to Living to 200, Dr. Deborah McManus discusses how the nursing profession has evolved over the last several decades.

Listen to the Podcast

News and Features

Keep up with the latest news from the School of Nursing at MCPHS.

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School of Nursing

Working to Advance Healthcare Delivery