The Connell School of Nursing is a community of students, clinicians, educators, scientists, innovators, and leaders who are all passionate about the same thing: improving human health and building healthy communities.
#1
Top ranked Master’s nursing program in Massachusetts
U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Schools
#1
Top ranked DNP program in Massachusetts
U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Schools
#9
Nationally ranked Bachelor of Science in Nursing
U.S. News & World Report Best Undergraduate Nursing
448
Undergraduate students
96%
First-time pass rate on NCLEX
34%
Students who study abroad during junior year
85+
Clinical partners offering placement opporutnities
99%
Employed, in graduate school, or engaged in service/fellowship one year post-graduation
339
Graduate students
44
Enrolled in Master's program
295
Enrolled in Ph.D. and DNP programs
100%
Full-time Ph.D. students receive full tuition remission and insurance for three years
99%
Employed or continuing education within one year
55
Full-time faculty members
12
Inducted as American Academy of Nursing Fellows
65%
Of full-time faculty are active in nursing practice
1:14
Full-time faculty-to-student ratio
43%
CSON undergraduates identify as AHANA*
* Individuals of African, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American descent
46%
Undergraduates who are Montserrat Coalition students
Montserrat supports students at the highest level of financial need on campus
Exam | Year | First-Time Pass Rates |
---|---|---|
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AANPCB and ANCC) | 2023 | 100% |
Family Nurse Practitioner (AANPCP and ANCC) | 2023 | 100% |
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNCB) | 2023 | 100% |
Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) | 2023 | 100% |
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (NCC) | 2023 | 100% |
Nurse Anesthesia | 2023 | 94% |
Year | Pass Rate |
---|---|
2023 | 96% |
2022 | 90% |
2021 | 92% |
2020 | 96% |
2019 | 90% |
2018 | 91% |
Year | Pass Rate |
---|---|
2023 | 98% |
2022 | 92% |
2021 | 100% |
2020 | 100% |
2019 | 98% |
2018 | 100% |