Launch your nursing career with our direct-entry Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Our four-year, CCNE-accredited program is rooted in social justice and health equity. Through rigorous science courses and hands-on training, you’ll learn how to deliver patient-centered care in today’s complex healthcare environments. You’ll graduate fully prepared to take the NCLEX exam to earn your license as a Registered Nurse.
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at Wheaton College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.aacnnursing.org/ccne-accreditation ).
Nursing Pathways
You have the flexibility to tailor your nursing education with a specialization that aligns with your passions and goals. Many of these in-demand fields expand your impact and lead to higher earning potential.
- Health Justice: Advocate for equity in underserved communities
- Global Health: Tackle international healthcare challenges
- Healthcare Administration: Focus on the business and management of health systems
- Medical Humanities: Prioritize empathy, ethics, and the human side of healthcare
You may also qualify for the Theta-at-Large International Nursing Honor Society and access exclusive merit and need-based Nursing Scholarships.
Explore Courses
Our Nursing BSN curriculum blends foundational sciences, biology, chemistry, and anatomy, with human-centered studies like Medical Ethics and Psychology. Explore your four-year BSN roadmap.
Major
The Nursing BSN program adheres to the Learning Outcomes required by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). These standards ensure that nursing students are prepared to provide high-quality, safe and effective care in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment.
Hands-on Learning
Learn by doing as you progress from our low-risk simulation lab to real-world patient care in diverse healthcare settings.
Simulation Center and Lab
Master clinical skills in 5 specialized hospital-grade simulation rooms designed to mirror a real-world hospital unit:
- Intensive Care (ICU)
- Labor and Delivery
- Pediatrics
- Medical-Surgical
- Community Health Room
Clinical Partners
Apply your skills in diverse hospital and community settings. Clinical experiences range from medical-surgical, maternity, pediatric, psychiatric and community nursing. Some of our partners include:
- St. Anne’s Hospital
- South Shore Hospital
- Sturdy Hospital
- Milford Hospital
- St. Luke’s Hospital
Global Experiences
As a nursing student, immersive international or domestic clinical experiences are built into your schedule. Whether studying abroad or working locally with vulnerable populations, you’ll witness firsthand how culture and social determinants shape health equity. Every experience integrates faculty-guided reflection and community involvement to prepare you to deliver culturally responsive, patient-centered care.
Student Spotlight
“I decided to study Nursing at Wheaton because the professors are flexible with my schedule as a student-athlete. My favorite part has been the clinical experiences. I’ve worked in a variety of different hospitals and communities to get a diverse view on healthcare. The nursing community and facilities are great. The sim lab is in constant use and there are endless resources, which made me feel fully prepared for my clinicals.”
~ Eoin Morrissey ’27
Career Navigators
From your first semester through graduation, you’ll work one-on-one with a Career Navigator in our Life and Career Design Institute. Through personalized coaching, you’ll take clear, actionable steps to align your Wheaton experience with your professional goals.
You’ll also develop life skills like resiliency and adaptability to meet the demands of modern healthcare. Plus, build a strong network and gain the experience needed to enter the workforce competitively. According to Payscale , the average annual salary for registered nurses with a BSN is $100,000.
Expert Faculty
Learn directly from faculty who are leaders in their fields and experts in clinical practice—never graduate assistants. In our small classes and state-of-the-art simulation lab, your professors will know you by name, understand your unique learning style, and support your specific career aspirations. Meet our faculty to learn more about their areas of expertise and research interests.
Kylie Bouley
Professor of Nursing Practice-Maternity
Colette Dieujuste, Ph.D., R.N.
Dean of Nursing and Associate Professor
Jessica Lawrence, MSN Ed, RN, CNEcl
Professor of Practice-Mental Health
Lori Martone-Roberts DNP, RN, CHSE
Director of Nursing Simulation and Professor of the Practice
Pamela Morrison, APRN, FNP-BC
Professor of Practice-Pediatrics
Cynthia Sullivan RN, MSN
Professor of Nursing Practice
Jamie Truax, RN, MSN
Professor of Nursing Practice
Marianne Williams, RN, MSN
Professor of Nursing Practice
Licensure Requirements
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program prepares you for the NCLEX-RN, the national exam required for RN licensure in Massachusetts. If you are interested in obtaining licensure in another state, additional steps may be required, as they vary state-by-state.
Review our Nursing Licensure Disclosure for more information.
Next Steps
Learn more about academics, residence life, and our fun campus traditions.
Discover the possibilities at Wheaton.
Wheaton College has been granted Initial Approval Status through the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing for the operation of its Baccalaureate Degree Registered Nurse Program.