Nursing (RN)
Overview
The Quincy College Associate of Science Degree in Nursing curriculum is based on sound educational principles and follows the mission, philosophy, and outcomes identified for the program and for the students. The curriculum design is a blended competency and concept-based curriculum. Delivery of the curriculum is through an active learning environment that encourages individual student contributions as they learn and achieve. This requires faculty to be actively involved with students in the classroom through mutual respect, responsibility, and collaboration. The teaching skills needed to deliver the concept-based curriculum require consideration of the diverse student backgrounds and perspectives that are represented in our student body.
The faculty also believe in delivering a curriculum that represents current nursing practice at the level of nursing for which the student is preparing. As demonstrated by the curriculum materials, the programs include the development of nursing critical thinking/clinical reasoning; leadership and management skills; professional role socialization (including legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities) consistent with the level of licensure; and, the ability to delegate, supervise others, and provide leadership. All these components are included in the curricula as required by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, 244 CMR 6.04.
Questions
Jennifer Davis, Office of Admissions
jdavis@quincycollege.edu | (617) 984-1715
Academic Division of Nursing Mission
The Mission of the Academic Division of Nursing is congruent with the mission, values, and goals of Quincy College. The mission of the nursing program is to prepare each graduate for success on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX®) to ensure graduates safely practice nursing with professional competence and care holistically for individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds. The graduate will function as an integral member of the inter-professional team with a commitment to educational advancement and lifelong learning.
The Academic Division of Nursing at Quincy College provides clinical education for our students at top healthcare facilities and in community settings in Massachusetts including:
- Beth Israel Deaconess Plymouth
- Boston Medical Center
- Bournewood Hospital
- Hancock Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
- Hebrew Rehabilitation Center
- Life Care Center of Plymouth
- Quincy Public Schools
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
- South Shore Hospital
- Walden Behavioral Care
Board of Registration in Nursing
The Quincy College Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ASN) program has full approval granted by the Massachusetts Board of Registered Nursing (MABORN). For more information, contact MABORN on the web at http://www.mass.gov/dph/boards or at 250 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02108, or by phone (800) 414-0168 or Alt. (617) 973-0900.
Effective 1/16/24, the ASN nursing programs at Quincy College at the Quincy/Plymouth campuses located in MA is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on 1/16/25. Visit http://www.acenursing.org for more information.
NCLEX-RN® Pass Rates for Quincy Campus
Year | ASN Graduates | First-Time NCLEX-RN® | MA Pass rate | National Pass Rate (U.S. Educated) |
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2021 | 22 | 94% | 86% | 82% |
2022 | 21 | 73% | 82% | 80% |
2023 | 11 | Pending | Pending | Pending |
NCLEX-RN® Pass Rates for Plymouth Campus
Year | ASN Graduates | First-Time NCLEX-RN® | MA Pass rate | (U.S. Educated) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | 18 | 89% | 86% | 82% |
2022 | 13 | 85% | 82% | 80% |
2023 | 13 | Pending | Pending | Pending |
Nursing (RN) Courses
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Code
Course
Credits
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- BIO 111
General Biology I w/Lab
- 4
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- BIO 131
Anatomy & Physiology I w/ Lab
- 4
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- BIO 132
Anatomy & Physiology II w/ Lab
- 4
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- BIO 251
Microbiology w/Lab
- 4
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- ENG 101
English Composition I
- 3
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- ENG 102
English Composition II
- 3
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- MAT 103
College Algebra
- 3
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- PSY 101
General Psychology
- 3
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- PSY 216
Growth & Development
- 3
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- RNU 100
Pharmacology for Nursing
- 3
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- RNU 108
Fundamental Concepts of Client Care
- 7
Total per semester: 60 hrs. Classroom / 30 hrs. Skills/Simulation Lab / 90 hrs. Clinical
Pre-requisites: ENG 101; MAT 103 or 107 (107 is preferred); BIO 111 with lab (this is a required prerequisite to BIO 131 and BIO 251); BIO 131 with lab -
- RNU 109
Concepts of Adult Health Nursing I / Mental Health Nursing
- 10
Total per semester: 75 hrs. Classroom / 30 hrs. Skills/Simulation Lab / 180 hrs. Clinical
Pre-requisites: RNU 108; ENG 102; PSY 101; BIO 132 with lab -
- RNU 206
Concepts of Family-Centered Nursing
- 10
Total per semester: 75 hrs. Classroom / 30 hrs. Skills/Simulation Lab / 180 hrs. Clinical
Pre-requisites: RNU 109; PSY 216 -
- RNU 207
Nursing Informatics, Leadership and Trends
- 3
Total per semester: 45 hrs. Classroom/Computer Lab
Pre-requisite: RNU 206; Co-requisite: RNU 208 -
- RNU 208
Concepts of Complex Nursing Care
- 10
Total per semester: 75 hrs. Classroom / 30 hrs. Skills/Simulation Lab / 180 hrs. Clinical
Pre-requisites: RNU 206; BIO 251 with lab; HIS or GOV course; Co-requisite: RNU 207
Admission Requirements
Fall 2024 Admissions: Must be completed PRIOR to submitting an application
- Proof of high school/GED completion
- Official transcripts from previously attended colleges (if applicable)
- Attend a Nursing Information Session
- HESI A2 Admission Exam
- ENG 101: English Composition I
- MAT 103: College Algebra OR MAT 107 Statistics (preferred)
- BIO 111: General Biology I w/lab
- BIO 131: Anatomy & Physiology I w/lab
- BIO 132: Anatomy & Physiology II w/lab
Prerequisites
- Accepted with a grade of C (73+) or better
- All pre-requisites must be completed by May 2024
- Sciences must have been taken within the last 5 years (Fall 2019 or later)
- Some prerequisites can be satisfied upon a transfer evaluation of prior high school or college coursework
Co-Requisites: (preference will be given to those who have these completed PRIOR to the program)
- ENG 102: English Composition II
- BIO 251: Microbiology
- PSY 101: General Psychology
- PSY 216: Human Growth & Development
- HIS/GOV core (HIS 101, HIS 102, GOV 201 or GOV 211)
HESI A2 Admission Exam:
- MUST be taken in person at a Prometric Testing Center (See HESI A2 Exam Information Fall 2025)
- Maximum of 3 attempts allowed per academic year (must wait 30 days prior to retesting)
- A composite score of 75% is required
- Subjects: Math 75%, English Language 75%, Science 75% (Biology, Anatomy & Physiology)
The Academic Division of Nursing will evaluate only those applicants who took the HESI A2 Admission exam on or after September 1, 2023. If an applicant fails to meet the minimum required composite score indicated above, they may take the HESI A2 Admission exam a maximum of three times in an academic year (September 1st through August 31st). Applicants must wait 30 days prior to each retest. Applicants will be required to retake all sections. HESI A2 Admission exam registration is available online: www.prometric.com.
Please Note: At this time, Quincy College’s Nursing program can only accept applicants who are Massachusetts residents due to onsite program requirements.
HESI A2 Exam Info
All students applying to the Associate of Science in Nursing Degree Program are required to take the HESI A2 RN Admission Assessment exam with Critical Thinking for the fall 2025 admission cycle. The HESI A2 exam assesses an applicant’s academic readiness and is a predictor for success in the first semester of a nursing program. Preparing for the HESI Admission Exam.
Preparation
Preparing for the HESI A2 Exam is essential and strongly recommended. Elsevier publishes a review book specifically for this exam, HESI Admission Assessment Exam Review, 6th Edition. The review book is available online or at bookstores such as Barnes and Noble and is also available for purchase through Quincy College’s Barnes & Noble campus bookstore.
The book will include samples of test questions from the subject areas (i.e., English Language, Math, Science) on the HESI Exam as well as information about test question formats. It will highlight important concepts and provide tips for studying and test-taking. It also offers a 25-question pre-test at the beginning of the review book that helps you assess your areas of strength and areas requiring more preparation before using the review book, along with a 50-question comprehensive post-test that covers all the text’s subject areas. The questions will also include rationales for correct/incorrect answers. Other online preparation courses, flashcards, and review materials are available via an internet search.
When to take the HESI A2 Exam
Students typically take the HESI Exam during the fall or spring semester immediately prior to applying to the ASN program. The HESI A2 is required to be taken in-person at a Prometric Testing Center. No remote or virtual test results will be accepted for admission consideration. You will have up to 4.5 hours to take the HESI A2 Admission Exam.
Required Scores
An applicant may take the HESI A2 up to three times within two years prior to the application deadline (May 31, 2025) for Fall 2025. A 30-day wait period is required between exam retakes. The required composite score is 75%. There is Version #2 and Version #2. When retesting after taking Version #1, select Version #2 for any retakes after the 30 day wait period.
Note: Please review the Preparing for the HESI Admission Exam handout for the specific categories. Please note that Physics and Chemistry are not included as part of the Quincy College Admission HESI A2 Exam.
Cost
The cost of the HESI A2 is per the Prometric testing Center payable when you register for the exam date via their website: www.prometric.com
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