The RN to BSN program embeds direct care and indirect care clinical learning experiences/experiential learning across the nursing course sequence (10 required nursing courses). These experiences provide an opportunity for students to integrate new practice-related knowledge and skills into their professional practice. Students may complete these experiences in their place of employment; however, these experiences cannot be activities in which the student receives compensation for or is part of the student’s current job position experiences.

Clinical and Health Requirements are:

Immunization Requirements are:

Please email your clinical/immunization requirement information to Rebecca Cote, Academic Affairs Coordinator, at rcote@annamaria.edu.

The RN to BSN program is a 120 credit online program offered through a cohort model. After entering the nursing course sequence, the program is completed in 5 consecutive 8 week terms.

The contemporary RN to BSN online curriculum is designed to provide Diploma and Associate Degree prepared nurses with the knowledge and skills to enhance their professional nursing practice. Up to 90 credits maybe awarded in transfer credits. (Refer to RN to BSN curriculum map/plan).

The Anna Maria transfer policy for the RN to BSN program aligns with the Massachusetts Department of Higher Edication transfer policy.

The Anna Maria College online programs are approved to confer a degree in many states in the U.S., but are still awaiting full approval from certain states. The AMC RN to BSN online program is restricted to be offered within in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi; and, Wisconsin.

Candidates for admission to the RN to BSN program must submit to the College as part of the application process:

International applicants for admission to the RN to BSN program:

Please refer to the Clinical Practice Requirements tab or the RN to BSN Nursing Student Handbook for the listing of the mandatory Admission’s Health and Immunization requirements.

• Submit your enrollment deposit: Click here to submit your enrollment deposit. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot in the incoming class.
• Review the Technology Guide: The Technology Guide will be sent to you after you deposit and provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up your Anna Maria College accounts as well as information on student resources.
• Receive your transfer credit evaluation and curriculum map: The transfer credit evaluation will be posted to your account which notifies you of which courses you have waived out of.  At this time, you will also receive a curriculum map that details your sequencing of required courses to take toward your BSN degree.
• Registration for courses: Upon completion of the transfer credit evaluation process, you will be automatically registered for courses, both in your starting term and for all ensuing terms.  You will receive a confirmation from the Registrar’s Office with your schedule.
• Visit campus to get your Student ID card and parking permit (optional for online students): Student IDs allow you access to our library and can be obtained at the Student Life Office, currently located in the Student Success Center on the first floor of Trinity Hall.  Free parking permits are available by registering your vehicle with the Public Safety Office in Foundress Hall.  If you’ve yet to visit campus, you can also schedule a tour through our Admissions Office (508-849-3423).
• Pay your bill at least one week prior to classes starting: After you are registered for courses, you will receive a tuition bill from our Student Accounts Office. Payment for your classes is not due until a week before the session begins.  Course access will not be given until your bill has been paid.  For more information on financing options, click here.
• Start your classes: For the Fall 2019 semester, RN-to-BSN classes will begin on August 26, 2019.

The Anna Maria transfer policy for the RN to BSN program aligns with the Massachusetts Department of Higher Edication transfer policy.

For additional question, please contact Lorene Farrar, Assistant Director of Online Programs, at 508-849-3371 or lfarrar@annamaria.edu.

1. Go to the Mondor-Eagen Library page and click on Databases under Library Resources.
2. Under Accessing Databases off Campus, you will find a link to log into the Library Resources.
3. You will be asked for your Library Card Number and Last Name.
4. You will then have access to all the online databases.

Health Services provides care for sick or injured full-time students. Clinic services are provided by the nurse practitioner and a physician. Health Services offers diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, ongoing and follow-up care, health and nutritional counseling along with confidential provider visits, referral to outside specialists and health promotion and awareness. Health Services provides assistance for all Anna Maria College students in becoming knowledgeable healthcare consumers and assists them in making positive lifestyle choices. All full-time students must present evidence that they are adequately immunized in order to register for classes. Pre-entrance immunization requirements are based on the Massachusetts Law 105 CMR 220.000.

Counseling Services provides individual short-term counseling to assist students as they pursue their educational and personal goals with the ultimate goal of enhanced quality of life. Initial assessment and evaluation are generally made in the first appointment. For those students in need of more intensive on-going psychotherapy, referrals to practitioners and resources in the community are provided and costs for outside referrals are handled through the student’s insurance carrier, and the long-term or intensive services are billed to the student’s insurance.

Location:Health and Counseling Services is located in the Annex at the end of Trinity East building.
Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. For emergencies after hours, contact Anna Maria College Public Safety at (508) 494-9010.

Appointments can be made by calling the main office at (508) 849-3315 or by stopping by the Health and Counseling Services office. Walk-in acute care situations and emergencies are given priority attention.

Health and Counseling Services is legally and ethically obligated to protect a student’s right to privacy and adhere to all HIPAA regulations. A student’s record is strictly confidential with medical and counseling records kept separately. No one other than Health and Counseling staff have access to a student’s record without the student’s prior written permission.

Student Government Association can be found by contacting Lizette Zajko, Director of Student Activities; at (508) 849-3312 or visit the webpage.

Nursing students are encouraged to participate in the governance of the Nursing Programs while enrolled at Anna Maria College. This may be accomplished by serving on the Nursing Faculty Organization committee by conference call at scheduled Faculty Meetings. Students interested in serving in this capacity should contact the Dean of Nursing. Also, students may directly email the Dean of Nursing with any program or curriculum comments. (Appendix G)

The Anna Maria College Nursing Program is a member of the Iota Phi-at-Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Nursing Honor Society. Students who qualify for membership will be invited to join this organization when they have completed at least half of the nursing courses. The Iota Phi-at-Large Chapter includes Anna Maria College, University of Massachusetts Graduate School of Nursing, and Worcester State University.  Further information about STTI and membership may be found at www.nursingsociety.org.