Massachusetts General Hospital Institute Of Health Professions (MGHIHP) School of Nursing

The Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions was founded in 1863.

The School of Nursing (MGHIHP), established in 1977, offers two tracks to enter into nursing and several pathways for Registered Nurses who want to specialize or advance through various degrees or certifications.

Undergraduate

MGHIHP School of Nursing has 2 direct-entry options for students with a bachelor's degree in any field:  the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) and the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)

This is a 15-month intensive program designed for non-nursing college graduates (with a degree) seeking a career as a Registered Nurse (RN).  Throughout this program, preparation is incorporated for the NCLEX exam.

Admission Requirements (not all-inclusive)

• Official transcript(s) from all colleges and/or universities attended
• TEAS Score Report (for students applying to Summer 2018 and beyond)
• (3) Reference letters
• Personal and Diversity Statements
• Prerequisite courses must be completed at a regionally accredited institution with a minimum letter grade of "C" or better and must have been completed within the last 10 years

Graduate

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Nurse Practitioner Specialty Areas

• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care
• Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
• Family
• Pediatrics
• Psychiatric/ Mental Health Lifespan
• Women's Health
• Dual Adult-Gerontology/ Women's Health

Post-Professional Degrees

This program is designed for RNs pursuing education as an NP.  Eligible RN's qualify if they have earned any of the following:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Bachelors degree in a field other than Nursing
• Associate Degree in Nursing
• Nursing Diploma

NP Specialty Options

• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care
• Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
• Veteran-Centric Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
• Family
• Pediatrics
• Women's Health
• Psychiatric/ Mental Health Lifespan
• Dual Adult-Gerontology/Women's Health

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

• RN to DNP: Hybrid Format
• DNP for Advanced Practice Nurses: Online
• DNP for Nurse Executives: Online

This 34-credit intensive program is designed for working professionals.  Students work on one fully integrated 9-credit course per semester and complete a DNP project developed throughout the program.  The curriculum includes:

• Weekend intensives twice a semester-Boston Campus
• 10 live, online classes/seminars each semester
• Flexible, independent online learning modules

RN-DNP Requirements (not all-inclusive)

1. RN's with Bachelor's Degree - graduate or undergraduate Statistics course with a grade "C" or better
2. RN's with Associate Degree/Nursing Diploma - complete 54 undergraduate general education credits  
3. Prerequisite requirements through CLEP or Excelsior College Examinations within 5 years of application
4. Statement of Intent
5. Letters of Recommendation
6. Resume or CV

DNP for Advanced Practice Nurses Requirements (not all-inclusive)

This program accepts Registered Nurses with a Master's in Nursing and who are practicing as Advanced Practice Nurses as follows:

• Nurse Practitioner
• Clinical Nurse Specialists
• Certified Nurse Anesthetists
• Certified Nurse-Midwives
• Nurse Administrators

DNP for Nurse Executives

This program is designed exclusively for Chief Nursing Officers, Vice Presidents of Nursing, and other executive-level nurse leaders.

Certificate Programs

Global Health Certificates (CAS and Completion)

Mind, Body, Spirit Certificate of Completion

Post Nurse Practitioner/ MSN Certificate (Credentialed)

HIV/AIDS Certificate of Completion

NCLEX-RN, ANCC and NCC Exams

First-time test takers from the graduating classes at MGHIHP School of Nursing have strong pass rates and consistently score well above both state and national averages on the NCLEX-RN (Registered Nurse Licensure Exam) and the Advanced Practice Nursing Certification Exams (ANCC and NCC). 

NCLEX 2019 Pass Rates

• BSN - 94%
• MSN - 93%

Approval and Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing programs in the School of Nursing are approved by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Nursing.

The Baccalaureate, Master's, and DNP programs in the MGHIHP School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

MGH Institute of Health Professions is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

Rankings

US News & World Report (2020)

• #71 (tie) in Best Nursing Schools: Master's
• #69 (tie) in Best Nursing Schools: Doctor of Nursing Practice