BOMQuinsigamond Community College nursing
Worcester, Massachusetts · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 90% / 82% · ACEN accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical nursing | Worcester | Full Approval | 90% (2025) Board source |
| RN, associate degree | Worcester | Full Approval | 82% (2025) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 132 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 62 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 13 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Associate's degree | 9 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate of 12 weeks to 1 year | 4 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Associate's degree | 1 |
| Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing 51.3812 | Certificate of 12 weeks to 1 year | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Quinsigamond Community College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The Quinsigamond Community College Practical Nursing program is approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (MABORN), and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.”
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NCLEX
“Expected Level of Achievement developed by QCC AD Faculty (and reported to ACEN accrediting body) are that 80% of first-time test-takers will successfully complete the NCLEX-RN licensure exam as reported to NCSBN annually during the same 12 month period.”
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Clinical placements
“This program will require students to travel to clinical sites within the Worcester County and MetroWest area.”
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Admission
“TEAS Admission Requirement: Applicants must have taken the TEAS within the last five years of applying to the program.”
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