Academics
Rigorous and rewarding, challenging and community-oriented, our holistic programs prepare nursing professionals for fulfilling careers in which they work to transform health care and advance nursing science.
Our internationally celebrated faculty help shape compassionate nurse leaders committed to improving care for individuals, families, and communities. With a comprehensive curriculum, we educate nurses who translate knowledge and research into practice, and our clinical placements throughout the New England region embed students in the heart of one of the nation’s best health care communities.
Everything we offer—from our curriculum to student support—is grounded in Boston College’s commitment to social justice and an educational philosophy that values the intrinsic worth of every student and patient.
The Connell School of Nursing was designated a Center of Excellence by the premier organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education.
Programs
Bachelor’s Program
Prepare to work in a range of settings with an education that balances an expansive nursing curriculum with a strong liberal arts foundation.
Master’s Programs
Become an evidence-based practitioner who brings leadership and knowledge to the field.
Master of Science, Nurse-Midwifery
Provide the full scope of care over the course of patients’ lifetimes and address the urgent crisis of maternal mortality.
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
Become a compassionate, evidence-based practitioner who can initiate change within increasingly complex health care systems.
D.N.P. in Nurse Anesthesia Program
Gain the skills and expertise needed to perform complete patient assessments, develop and implement anesthesia care plans, and closely monitor patients.
Ph.D. Program
Advance the science of nursing through research and scholarly inquiry.
The Boston College Connell School of Nursing department of Professional and Continuing Education provides the opportunity to update and enhance knowledge through a variety of certificate programs, courses, and conferences.
Find Your Path
With Boston College’s exceptional academics, clinical experience, and the mentorship of our prominent scholars and practitioners, the Connell School of Nursing will prepare you to succeed as a nurse leader.
The Connell School difference
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The BC Nurse
A degree in nursing is the start of an extraordinary journey. Take the first step.
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Faculty Excellence
When a nurse or physician asks for permission before examining a sexual assault victim—giving an abused woman back a modicum of control over her body—it is largely because of Professor Ann Wolbert Burgess, whose body of work includes being a consultant for the FBI.
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Our Spaces
Take a look at our classrooms and study spaces, as well as labs and exam rooms where students learn from hands-on experiences.
Opportunities at the Connell School
Graduate Nurses’ Association
The GNA facilitates professional development opportunities and sponsors social events, connecting students to one another while serving as a voice for the graduate community at CSON.
Keys to Inclusive Leadership in Nursing
The KILN program helps students maximize their leadership potential, prepares them to provide nursing care in an increasingly multicultural society, and nurtures their ability to create positive social change.
Global Trips
Participation in CSON's international programs can count toward nurse practitioner (NP) supervised hours for graduate students.