MSN - Accelerated Entry
Contact CE/Grad
- 617-333-2364 (Milton) 508-747-2424 (Plymouth)
- ccce@curry.edu
- Milton and Plymouth Campuses
Deadline to Apply is July 1st
Become a Nurse with an MSN in Just 20 Months
Are you ready to make a difference? Designed for graduates who hold a non-nursing degree, Curry’s Accelerated Entry Master of Science in Nursing will prepare you to enter the nursing profession with a master’s degree, opening exciting career opportunities. Benefit from a curriculum built around real-world, hands-on experiences, and learn with a cohort of your peers in a hybrid model.
Related: Accelerated 2nd Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (ACCEL)
(designed for students who want to make a career change into nursing)
The Curry Accelerated Entry Master of Science in Nursing:
- Is open to anyone holding a non-nursing degree of any major with a 3.0 GPA or higher
- Offers a hybrid learning model with small class sizes
- Features partnerships with top Boston and regional hospitals
- Provides hands-on experience through a capstone and clinical immersion experience
Tuition: Accelerated Entry MSN
DID YOU KNOW?
We offer fixed tuition – because we’re as invested in your career as you.
- The fixed tuition is $64,152 ($972 per credit x 66 credits).
- We believe in transparency, so there are no hidden course fees.
Why Curry's Accelerated Entry MSN Program?
- Become a nurse with a master’s degree in 20 months.
- Earn a degree from a School of Nursing known for 40 years of excellence.
- Fixed tuition for the duration of your program with no additional fees.
Real-world Experience for Real-World Challenges
Graduate prepared to tackle real healthcare challenges. Integral to the curriculum, the capstone and clinical immersion experience allow students to apply skills learned in the classroom. Through the capstone experience, students collaborate with faculty on a focused scholarly project and broaden their understanding of a contemporary clinical issue by completion of a quality improvement project. An intensive clinical immersion course gives students real-world experience and preparation for the advanced generalist role.
MSN Program Information
Join us to learn more about degree and non-degree programs and classes available through the Division of Continuing and Graduate Studies.
Continuing Education Degree Completion Programs and Transfer Credit Options:
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m. - Register
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 @ 12:00 p.m. - Register
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 @ 5:30 p.m. - Register
Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Program:
Thursday, April 13, 2023 @ 5:30 p.m. - Register
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 @ 5:30 p.m. - Register
MBA/Master of Science in Accounting Programs:
Thursday, March 23, 2023 @ 5:30 p.m. - Register
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 @ 5:30 p.m. - Register
Master of Education Program:
Thursday, March 16, 2023 @ 4:30 p.m. - Register
Thursday, April 27, 2023 @ 4:30 p.m. - Register
ACCEL Nursing and Accelerated Master’s in Nursing:
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 @ 5:30 p.m. - Register
RN-BS in Nursing:
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 @ 4:00 p.m. - Register
Connect with an Advisor
There's no need to wait for us to schedule an information session. Our knowledgeable advisors are available to meet with you via Zoom or phone to answer your questions. Get started on your way to earning your degree!
Schedule a one-on-one appointment now
Or even better, connect with an advisor by calling the campus of your choice:
Milton: 617-333-2364
Plymouth: 508-747-2424
A Rigorous Curriculum
The Accelerated Entry MSN load varies by semester and requires a full-time commitment. Attend hybrid classes over eight-week terms each semester — alongside related clinical coursework. During the last semester, students will participate in an immersive, clinical experience, complete a capstone project as well as receive preparation for the NCLEX-RN exam.
Semester 1: Fall (15 Credits)
| MSN 5000 | The Art and Science of Nursing | 3 |
| MSN 5010 | Concepts & Competencies Across the Lifespan I |
3 |
| MSN 5020 | Pathophysiology Pharmacology I | 3 |
| MSN 5030 | Health Promotion Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| MSN 5035 | Clinical: Healthy Populations | 3 |
Semester 2: Spring (15 credits)
| MSN 5040 | Evidence Based Research, Theory & Practice |
3 |
| MSN 5050 | Management of Chronic Disease Care: Top 10 Health Problems |
3 |
| MSN 5060 | Quality Improvement and Risk Management for Nursing Practice |
3 |
| MSN 5070 | Family Centered Care | 3 |
| MSN 5055 | Clinical: Developmental Conditions and Chronic Disease Care |
3 |
Semester 3: Summer (9 credits)
| MSN 5080 | Complex Care | 3 |
| MSN 5090 | Population Health | 3 |
| MSN 5085 | Clinical: Acute-Chronic Complex Care | 3 |
Semester 4: Fall (15 credits)
| MSN 6450 | Health Policy, Finance, and Systems | 3 |
| MSN 6030 | Concepts and Competencies Across the Lifespan II |
3 |
| MSN 6050 | Informatics, Epidemiology and Biostatistics for Nursing Practice |
3 |
| MSN 6020 | Pathophysiology Pharmacology II | 3 |
| MSN 6035 | Clinical: Palliative/Supportive Care | 3 |
Semester 5: Spring (12 credits)
| MSN 6060 | Leadership and Management | 3 |
| MSN 6070 | Transitions to the Advanced Generalist Nurse Role |
3 |
| MSN 6982 | Capstone | 3 |
| MSN 6985 | Capstone Clinical Immersion | 3 |
Curriculum is subject to change
Julie Grady, MSN Program Director, Associate Professor
Chimezie Agomoh, Assistant Professor
Sheryl Cifrino, Professor
Katherine Marie Conover, Associate Professor
Donna DelloIacono, Senior Lecturer
Joy Garamiase-Yee, Associate Professor
Maureen Hillier, Senior Lecturer
Oby Christi Ikoro, Assistant Professor
Susan R. James, Professor Emeritus
Maureen L. Murphy, Professor
Susan Natale, Associate Professor
Raquel Reynolds, Assistant Professor
Coleen Toronto, Associate Professor
Julianne Walsh, Associate Professor
MSN Program Outcomes:
- Implement strategies based on advanced reasoning and theory designed to improve quality and reduce risk within health care environments.
- Evaluate, translate and disseminate current nursing research designed to improve outcomes and increase nursing's body of knowledge.
- Analyze effectiveness of collaborative communication, teamwork strategies and information technologies designed to influence health-related outcomes.
- Advocate for ethical practice based on knowledge of professional standards, scope of practice, and distributive justice.
- Demonstrate leadership in effecting change in educational and healthcare systems through collaboration and advocacy at the local, state, national and global levels.
- Integrate academic and experiential knowledge, skills and attitudes into the advanced professional practice role.
Accredited Programs. A Tradition of Excellence.
The baccalaureate degree in nursing program and master's degree in nursing program at Curry College are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington DC 20001, 202-887-6791.