Quincy Sun // Published February 20, 2020 // By Quincy Sun Staff

Quincy, MA (2/20/2020): Through a new joint admissions agreement, graduates of Quincy College’s Associate in Science in Nursing (ASN) program will be able to make a seamless transition into Emmanuel College’s online Bachelor of Science in Nursing program (RN-to-BSN).

Quincy College students who intend to complete the ASN at Quincy College will be conditionally accepted into Emmanuel College’s online RN-to-BSN . Quincy College students are eligible for the joint admission program upon graduation from the ASN program and must have a current and valid Massachusetts Registered Nursing (RN) licensure. The first Quincy and Emmanuel College’s joint admissions cohort is expected to begin in the fall of 2021.

The partnership developed after both institutions recognized a local need for a pathway for bachelor’s degree completion that is affordable, flexible, and approachable. This partnership can benefit a wide student population from older students returning to the classroom to take advantage of tuition remission offered by their employer to rising high school seniors looking to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Quincy College graduates can capitalize on the full resources of Emmanuel College, benefiting from a world-class education.

This general articulation agreement supports students in Quincy College’s associate degree programs at both the Quincy and Plymouth campuses, providing the opportunity to complete a BSN degree, online in 16 months. Emmanuel College offers students six different entry points to start the program throughout the year at a cost of less than $12,000 to complete the online Bachelor of Science in Nursing course requirements.

Quincy College and Emmanuel College as separate institutions have developed curricula and programs working to fill the growing need for skilled and liberally educated health care professionals to support workforce development in Massachusetts.

“Our premier location within the world-renowned Longwood Medical and Academic Area of Boston, along with our longstanding partnerships, and 40+ years of developing dedicated nursing professionals provides a valuable educational experience for anyone interested in furthering their education in the nursing field. We take pride in offering nursing programs that aide in the growth and development of nurses. From introducing a new four-year Bachelor of Science program for traditional undergraduates to our online RN-to-BSN and Master of Science of Nursing programs for working nursing professionals, Emmanuel’s School of Nursing is committed to creating opportunities for career advancement. We look forward to our partnership with Quincy College, educating nurses to further their education by obtaining their BSN, which will have a positive impact on the greater Boston community, ” Dr. Diane Shea, Ph.D., RN, Associate Dean for Nursing/Professor of Nursing.

Dr. Roxanne Mihal, DNP, RN, CS-ANP, Dean of the Academic Division of Nursing at Quincy College: ” We want to better serve Nursing students throughout the Commonwealth in establishing a clear pathway from the ASN to the BSN and support workforce development and address skilled worker shortages. This collaboration and partnership with Emmanuel College removes the barrier of entry for advanced degrees and supports Quincy College students in their pursuit of their educational goals creating a clearly articulated, affordable, and supported path to a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Quincy College is pleased to facilitate valuable learning relationships and partnerships with local colleges and universities to help our students realize their educational and professional futures.”

For more information about Quincy College’s programs, please visit: www.quincycollege.edu. For more information about Quincy College’s articulation agreements with local area colleges and universities, please visit: https://quincycollege.edu/transfer/#articulation-agreements—college.