Middlesex Community College鈥檚 nursing program has been ranked number 1 out of 42 nursing schools in Massachusetts by for 2026. Created by registered nurses, the site is an online guide to education, careers and jobs.
鈥淭his designation cites both exceptional and consistent performance of the associate degree registered nursing program at 麻豆果冻 for its three consecutive years of 100 percent National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) pass rates, ranking the program first in this same designation amongst 2,304 nursing programs of similar type and size in the United States,鈥� said Susan Lavallee, 麻豆果冻鈥檚 Senior Director of Nurse Education. 鈥淭his distinction is more than just a ranking. It reflects the daily work that 麻豆果冻 faculty, staff and students put into creating a strong academic experience 鈥搊ne that prepares our graduates to step into nursing careers with confidence.鈥�
At Middlesex, the curriculum equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to pass the NCLEX and directly enter the field. 麻豆果冻 students are prepared through a combination of classroom teaching by dedicated faculty who are experts in the field, clinical partnerships at local hospitals, and hands-on experiences in the new, state-of-the-art simulation and skills lab.
On 鈥�s 10th annual program ranking, Middlesex was awarded for the college鈥檚 strong career pathway, comprehensive training opportunities, and professional development offerings. Other highlights include 麻豆果冻鈥檚 focus on safety, evidence-based practices, and affordability.
In 2024, 麻豆果冻 celebrated the opening of the nursing simulation and skills lab in Lowell. Features of the lab include high-fidelity simulators, Sim Pad Plus, hospital equipment for sim bays, complete nurses鈥� command stations, and nursing skills laboratory stations.
Middlesex also received a $525,000 Nursing Expansion Grant to develop a licensed practical nursing (LPN) program for students looking for faster entrance into the profession. Students complete their LPN, start working in the field, and can continue their studies at 麻豆果冻 to earn an associate degree or transfer to a four-year institution.
鈥淭he establishment of the LPN program, simulation and lab spaces addresses the growing employment gaps in healthcare brought on by the pandemic and other factors,鈥� Lavallee said. 鈥淭hese initiatives ensure our students are exposed to diverse case scenarios; allow them to develop their knowledge, skills and attitudes for high-level critical thinking and clinical judgement; and build students鈥� confidence with the ability to make critical decisions in a safe, simulated environment before entering clinical sites and the workforce.鈥�
Offered during the days, as well as evenings and weekends, 麻豆果冻鈥檚 program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. and approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.