Regis College is proud to announce that its Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report, a global authority on education rankings and analysis, on its top 100 Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs list.
In its yearly rankings, U.S. News evaluates online master’s-level nursing programs using a range of objective measures, including student engagement, faculty credentials and training, and the quality of services and technologies that support online learners.
“As an institution with a long-standing tradition in nursing education excellence, Regis College continues to prepare undergraduate and graduate students to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare profession,” said Young School of Nursing Carol A. Donovan Endowed Dean of Nursing Sharon Higgins, DNP, NP-C, ONC, WCC. “Our programs play a vital role in addressing the nationwide healthcare workforce shortage by developing skilled, compassionate nursing leaders.”
This year’s Best Online Programs rankings evaluated more than 1,800 online bachelor’s and master’s degree programs nationwide. While methodologies vary by discipline, all rankings emphasize metrics specific to online learning. Only degree-granting programs offered primarily online by regionally accredited institutions are eligible.
Regis College’s online MSN program is a virtual extension of its renowned on-campus program, one of the largest nurse practitioner programs in Massachusetts. The Richard and Sheila Young School of Nursing is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The program offers nurse practitioner specialties in pediatrics, family practice, psychiatric mental health, women’s health, and adult-gerontology in both acute and primary care.