Nursing meets
liberal arts.

That's The Wheaton Edge

Nursing at Wheaton

Wheaton’s four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) combines a world-class nursing program with a comprehensive liberal arts education to prepare healthcare leaders for tomorrow’s challenges.

At Wheaton, social justice is as important as clinical excellence. Learn to center patients and their communities and understand the many causes of health disparities, including race- and gender-based treatment inequities. You’ll graduate with a nuanced perspective on health systems and the comprehensive clinical skills you need to make lasting change.

Wheaton’s BSN program has initial approval from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing and is designed to prepare students to meet nursing licensure requirements.

Concentrations and Elective Pathways

The future is bright for nurses. With a BSN from Wheaton, you’ll be prepared for roles in hospital nursing, public health nursing, clinical research, case management, health care administration, and more.

If you’re interested in delving further into a specific academic area of focus, you may choose to pursue a concentration, known as an elective pathway.

Options include:

  • Health Justice

    Health inequities have massive implications for individuals and communities. In the health justice concentration, you’ll explore the causes and consequences of healthcare inequities and prepare to work toward innovative solutions.

  • Global Health

    Today’s health challenges transcend borders. Gain the knowledge to develop and deliver health interventions globally and learn how to address threats that span countries and regions.

  • Health Care Administration

    Health care leadership demands skills and knowledge that go far beyond hands-on care. The health care administration concentration will prepare you to take on leadership roles in hospitals, health systems, and beyond.

State-of-the-Art Teaching

Wheaton’s Nursing BSN is highly experiential, with unparalleled access to hands-on learning inside and outside of the classroom. As a nursing student, you will complete 224 practicum hours at partners including:
  • Brockton Neighborhood Health Center
  • Norton Public Schools
  • Taunton Public Schools
  • Sturdy Memorial Hospital 
  • Southcoast Regional Hospital System
  • South Shore Hospital
  • VA Medical Center
  • Boston Hospital
Hone your clinical techniques in state-of-the-art simulation laboratories, including:
  • ICU
  • Pediatrics
  • Labor & Delivery
  • Medical Surgical
  • Community Room
  • Skills Lab

Unmatched Opportunities

Wheaton students enjoy a highly personalized education and abundant opportunities to engage with and shape the campus community.
  • $1.2 million of internship funding
  • 96% of students live on campus
  • 100+ student clubs and organizations
  • 11:1 student/faculty ratio
  • 95% of students receive financial aid

The Wheaton Experience

As a nursing student at Wheaton, you’ll enjoy the full breadth and depth of the New England liberal arts college experience. Pairing a close-knit residential campus with proximity to Boston’s diverse cultural offerings, Wheaton offers the best of both worlds.

Whether you’re interested in pursuing athletics, getting engaged in student government, or joining a musical ensemble, there’s an opportunity on campus for you. 

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