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Nursing

The Quincy College Associate of Science Degree in Nursing curriculum is based on sound educational principles and follows the mission, philosophy, and outcomes identified for the program and for the students. The curriculum design is a blended competency and concept-based curriculum. Delivery of the curriculum is through an active learning environment that encourages individual student contributions as they learn and achieve. This requires faculty to be actively involved with students in the classroom through mutual respect, responsibility, and collaboration. The teaching skills needed to deliver the concept-based curriculum require consideration of the diverse student backgrounds and perspectives that are represented in our student body.

The faculty also believe in delivering a curriculum that represents current nursing practice at the level of nursing for which the student is preparing. As demonstrated by the curriculum materials, the programs include the development of nursing critical thinking/clinical reasoning; leadership and management skills; professional role socialization (including legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities) consistent with the level of licensure; and, the ability to delegate, supervise others, and provide leadership. All these components are included in the curricula as required by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, 244 CMR 6.04.

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Quincy College

Quincy College in Quincy, Massachusetts, stands out as a public, open-access community college with an additional campus in Plymouth. Established in 1958, it accommodates around 3,500 students each year, featuring a rich diversity from the greater Boston area and over 100 countries globally. This institution offers a broad selection of academic programs, including three bachelor's degree options, alongside a wide range of associate's degrees and certificates in fields such as Liberal Arts, Business, Health Sciences, and Computer Science. As a municipally affiliated institution, Quincy College maintains an affordable education path while promoting academic excellence, diversity, economic opportunity, and community engagement.

Quincy College is renowned for its flexible scheduling and online courses tailored to various learning styles, especially benefiting its commuter student population. The college provides comprehensive student services, including free tutoring, academic advising, and career services, to ensure student success. Situated conveniently near the Quincy Center "T" station, it offers easy access for students using public transportation. Moreover, Quincy College has achieved recognition for its high graduate salary rankings among Massachusetts' two-year public colleges. Despite challenges like the temporary setback with its nursing program, the college continues to adapt, offering programs that cater to the changing needs of students and the workforce.

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