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College of Nursing at UMass Amherst Receives Transformative $21.5 Million Gift from Elaine Nicpon Marieb Charitable Foundation
College of Nursing at UMass Amherst Receives Transformative $21.5 Million Gift from Elaine Nicpon Marieb Charitable Foundation
Largest cash gift in UMass Amherst history to further innovation and excellence; nursing college to be named for Marieb, late alumna and influential textbook author
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Master's Program Ranked #5 in Top 10 Online MS in Nursing Programs
The Elaine Marieb College of Nursing MS in Nursing program has been ranked #5 in the 10 Top Online MSN Degrees for Nurses in 2022 by Online Schools Guide.
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Dr. Lucinda Canty Receives Robert Wood Johnson Grant to Support Anti-Racism Initiatives in Nursing
Lucinda Canty, PhD, CNM, FACNM, Associate Professor and Director of the Seedworks Health Equity Program at the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing, has received a $241,137 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to support anti-racism initiatives in nursing.
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PhD Program Alum Dr. Sherily Pereira Inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
PhD Program Alum Dr. Sherily Pereira is the first nurse residing in Puerto Rico to be inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN).
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Whether you are looking to begin your career, change professions, or advance in the nursing field, the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing at the University of Massachusetts Amherst will provide you with the skills and education necessary for success. We offer baccalaureate, master of science, DNP and PhD programs as well as undergraduate and graduate certificates.
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The education, research and practice opportunities we offer to our students prepare them to be successful in healthcare settings across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, throughout the U.S. and around the globe.
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We have a proud tradition of conducting research that advances nursing education and practice. UMass Nursing students have opportunities to join our distinguished faculty in research and innovation at every level of their nursing education.
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The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst College of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
The baccalaureate degree program is fully approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
