Last Updated: October 16, 2026
Program Overview
Regis pairs a 16-month, campus-based second-degree nursing sequence with separate fall and spring entry cycles and a final professional-practice preceptorship.
Regis College’s Accelerated BS in Nursing serves graduates with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree. The full-time Weston program comprises 60 credits across four semesters, with starts in September and January.
Students progress from assessment and foundational practice into acute, complex, maternal-child, psychiatric and community nursing. The final semester includes a preceptorship focused on the transition into RN practice.
Admissions Requirements
- Non-nursing bachelor’s degree and minimum prior-degree GPA of 3.0.
- Prerequisite grades of B− or better; all prerequisites finished before the program begins.
- Regis strongly encourages at least four of the seven prerequisites, preferably physical sciences with labs, before admission review.
- Students must earn B− or higher in nursing courses to progress and meet their nursing advisor each semester.
Prerequisite Coursework
- Anatomy and Physiology I and II with labs and Microbiology with lab: within seven years of the intended start.
- Chemistry I and II: within 10 years. Regis’s combined four-credit Introduction to Chemistry/Lab can satisfy both chemistry prerequisites when applicable.
- Statistics and Human Development: no published time limit.
Application Dates and Start Terms
- Fall/September entry: December 15 priority and March 15 preferred. For fall 2027 planning, these correspond to December 15, 2026 and March 15, 2027.
- Spring/January entry: October 15 priority and November 15 preferred in the preceding year. November 15, 2026 is the next preferred date for spring 2027.
- Regis continues rolling review after the preferred deadline when space remains; the preferred dates are not stated as absolute final cutoffs.
Curriculum
Regis’s example accelerated map contains 11 named courses totaling 60 credits. The table follows that map; clinical credits are included in the combined course entries. Required B− nursing grades and regular academic advising support progression through the sequence.
Required Courses and Credits
Semester 1 — 14 credits
| Course | Credits | What you study |
|---|---|---|
NU 304B — Health Assessment | 3 | Focusing on health status evaluation for all age groups, this course covers verbal and non-verbal communication in health history gathering, documentation, and physical assessment techniques, such as inspection and auscultation, integrating psychological, cultural, and social aspects. |
NU 320B — Clinical Pharmacology | 3 | This course covers essential pharmacologic and pathophysiologic principles in relation to health issues across the lifespan, focusing on drug action in disease management. Emphasis is on drug selection, effects, and patient monitoring to support informed nursing care. |
NU 324B — Professional Nursing Clinical | 8 | This foundational course develops the knowledge, skills, and values essential for a generalist nursing role. Through a mix of classroom, lab, and clinical practice, students build critical thinking and professional competencies within a holistic nursing framework. |
Semester 2 — 17 credits
| Course | Credits | What you study |
|---|---|---|
BI 212 — Pathophysiology | 3 | This introductory course explores the foundational concepts of pathophysiology, covering causes and manifestations of diseases across the lifespan. Students learn how pathological changes affect bodily functions and progress from primary to secondary disease stages. |
NU 325B — Acute Care Nursing Clinical | 8 | This course emphasizes care for clients with acute health conditions using a systems approach. It examines the complex relationships among clients, families, and the healthcare system, highlighting the nurse’s role in supporting adaptation in acute care settings. |
NU 333B — Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical | 6 | This course focuses on nursing care for individuals with mental health challenges, examining therapeutic interventions and treatment across the lifespan. Clinical experiences enhance understanding of care strategies in psychiatric settings. |
Semester 3 — 14 credits
| Course | Credits | What you study |
|---|---|---|
NU 345B — Complex Care Clinical | 6 | This synthesis course emphasizes nursing for clients with complex, multisystem health issues. Using a case study approach, students learn to integrate critical thinking, adaptation strategies, and clinical skills in managing care transitions from acute to long-term settings. |
NU 347B — Maternal-Child Health Clinical | 8 | Focusing on family health, this course explores nursing care for childbearing families, from infants to adolescents. It emphasizes physiological, psychological, and cultural dimensions of maternal-child health, with clinical experiences in various care settings. |
Semester 4 — 15 credits
| Course | Credits | What you study |
|---|---|---|
NU 340B — Community Nursing Clinical | 6 | Exploring the nurse’s role in primary care, this course covers community health assessment, planning, and intervention strategies. Emphasis is placed on epidemiology, research use, and critical thinking within diverse community settings. |
NU 408B — Transition to Professional Practice Preceptorship | 6 | This course supports the transition from student to registered nurse, covering topics in leadership, professional practice, and NCLEX preparation. Through a senior preceptorship and ATI capstone, students solidify clinical skills and prepare for entry into the nursing profession. |
NU 403B — Evidence-Based Research | 3 | This course develops skills in translating evidence into practice, focusing on evaluating, critiquing, and synthesizing research for evidence-based nursing interventions. Students gain experience in literature review, research appraisal, and practical application of findings. |
Clinical Experience
Clinical and simulation learning accompany the specialty courses, followed by the six-credit Transition to Professional Practice Preceptorship. Students apply assessment and care-management skills in supervised patient-care settings.
The campus-based pathway requires attendance in Weston and at assigned clinical sites. An online or part-time nursing offering should not be assumed to share this program’s attendance schedule.
Tuition and Costs
Published 2026–27 tuition is $81,960, based on 60 credits × $1,366 per credit. Fees, prerequisite coursework and living expenses are additional.
The estimate covers the campus-based 16-month nursing sequence. Because a cohort spans more than one academic year, future tuition changes can raise actual charges; a published current-year rate is not a locked cohort price.
Students pursuing a second bachelor’s degree can apply for eligible undergraduate federal loans and outside scholarships. Evaluate the full financial-aid offer separately from the listed gross tuition.
Accreditation and Outcomes
Regis’s baccalaureate nursing program is accredited by CCNE and approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. Graduates apply to take the NCLEX-RN and meet the relevant nursing board’s licensing requirements.
See the official program information for the university’s current application instructions and program requirements.
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