Massachusetts is probably the least likely state to experience a nursing shortage. The state after all is largely funded through health care provisions. In fact, more than 400,000 jobs are in health are alone. Yet it hasn’t escaped the flux of nursing shortages experienced all across the state. Despite its large hold on the health industry, Massachusetts surprisingly has one of the worst nursing shortages of all.

A failing economy and retired nurses returning to the workforce contribute to the state’s current condition. Ironically, the situation is destined to worsen when the economy improves.
Why?
It’s simple. Veteran nurses will retire for good the minute the economy shows a significant and permanent rebound. That’s going to leave a gaping hole between hospital and patient care. The state’s going to need qualified nursing professionals to fill the positions of an older, retired workforce. Fortunately, it’s a lot easier to work as a professional than ever before.
Previously, Massachusetts required nursing staff have a master’s degree in nursing at the very least. Now, the state waivers this requirement for BSN nurses who are expected graduate date in five years and who are will to become nurse educators. Ready? Then let’s go!
Number of Massachusetts nursing jobs today: 65,937 RPNs
Projected number of Massachusetts nurses needed: 80,595 RPNs by 2015
Nursing Assistants earn $27,048 – $32,999
Licensed Practical Nurses earn$40,428 – $48,716
RN Staff Nurses earn$63,202- $76,707
Nurse Practitioners earn$85,844- $101,185
University of Massachusetts
CCNE Accredited
Number of nursing schools: 45
Anna Maria College
50 Sunset Lane, Paxton, MA 01612-1198
NLNAC Accredited
Assabet Valley Regional Technical School
215 Fitchburg Street, Marlboro, MA 01752
NLNAC Accredited
Atlantic Union College
338 Main Street, PO Box 1000, South Lancaster, MA 01561-1000
NLNAC Accredited
Becker College
61 Sever Street, Worcester, MA 01615-0071
NLNAC Accredited
Massachusetts Bay Community College
19 Flagg Drive, Framingham, MA 01702
NLNAC Accredited
Massasoit Community College
1 Massasoit Boulevard, Brockton, MA 02302
NLNAC Accredited
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Charlestown Navy Yard, 36 1st Avenue, Boston, MA 02129-4557
NLNAC Accredited
Middlesex Community College
33 Kearney Square, Lowell, MA 01852-1987
NLNAC Accredited
Mount Wachusett Community College
444 Green Street, Gardner, MA 01440-1000
NLNAC Accredited
North Shore Community College
1 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA 01923
NLNAC Accredited
Northern Essex Community College
45 Franklin Street, Lawrence, MA 01841
NLNAC Accredited
Quincy College
24 Saville Avenue, Quincy, MA 02169-4501
NLNAC Accredited
QUINSIGAMOND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
670 West Boylston Street, Worcester, MA 01606-2092
NLNAC Accredited
Regis College
235 Wellesley Street, PO Box 25, Weston, MA 02493
NLNAC Accredited
REGIS COLLEGE/LAWRENCE MEMORIAL COLLABORATIVE
170 Governors Avenue, Medford, MA 02155
NLNAC Accredited
Roxbury Community College
1234 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02120-3400
NLNAC Accredited
Salem State College
352 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970
NLNAC Accredited
Signature Healthcare/Brockton Hospital Inc.
680 Centre Street, Brockton, MA 02302-3395
NLNAC Accredited
Springfield Technical Community College
1 Armory Square, Springfield, MA 01105
NLNAC Accredited
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
285 Old Westport Road, North Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300
NLNAC Accredited
Berkshire Community College
1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
NLNAC Accredited
BRISTOL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
777 Elsbree Street, Fall River, MA 02720
NLNAC Accredited
Bunker Hill Community College
250 New Rutherford Avenue, Charlestown, MA 02129-2925
NLNAC Accredited
Cape Cod Community College
2240 Iyannough Road, West Barnstable, MA 02668-1599
NLNAC Accredited
Endicott College
376 Hale Street, Beverly, MA 01915
NLNAC Accredited
Framingham State College
100 State Street, Framingham, MA 01701-9101
NLNAC Accredited
Greenfield Community College
270 Main Street, Greenfield, MA 01301
NLNAC Accredited
Holyoke Community College
303 Homestead Avenue, Holyoke, MA 01040-1099
NLNAC Accredited
LABOURE COLLEGE
2120 Dorchester Avenue, Boston, MA 02124
NLNAC Accredited
American International College
1000 State Street, Springfield, MA 01109
CCNE Accredited
Boston College
Cushing Hall, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
CCNE Accredited
Curry College
1071 Blue Hill Avenue, Milton, MA 02186
CCNE Accredited
Elms College
291 Springfield Street, Chicopee, MA 01013-2839
CCNE Accredited
Emmanuel College
400 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115
CCNE Accredited
Fitchburg State College
160 Pearl Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
CCNE Accredited
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
179 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115-5896
CCNE Accredited
MGH Institute of Health Professions
36 First Avenue, Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, MA 02129-4557
CCNE Accredited
Northeastern University
360 Huntington Avenue, 102 Robinson Hall, Boston, MA 02115-5096
CCNE Accredited
Salem State College
352 Lafayette Street, South Campus, Salem, MA 01970
CCNE Accredited
Simmons College
300 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115
CCNE Accredited
University of Massachusetts Amherst
651 North Pleasant Street, Skinner Hall, Amherst, MA 01003-9304
CCNE Accredited
University of Massachusetts Boston
100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125-3393
CCNE Accredited
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Three Solomont Way, Suite Two, Lowell, MA 01854-5126
CCNE Accredited
Worcester State College
486 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA 01602-2597
CCNE Accredited
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Massachusetts Nursing State Board
239 Causeway Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02114
Licensing Fee: $600
Renewal Fee: $400.00
Renewal Deadline: Biennial,(2 year)
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