Graduates of the Practical Nursing program are qualified to work in the state of Massachusetts and Vermont once licensed. However, other states (such as Connecticut) may require additional requirements. If you intend to obtain a license in another state you are encouraged to review the NCSBN website for eligibility. As a practical nursing student, if you are considering licensure in a state other than Massachusetts or Vermont you are encouraged to consult with the Dean of Nursing and/or the nursing faculty about your options.

Applicants for initial Massachusetts licensure by examination must comply with the “good moral character” (GMC) requirement specified by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 112, sections 74, 74A and 76. The Board requires all applicants for licensure to answer specific questions related to criminal convictions or disciplinary actions when applying for nurse licensure authorization to ensure that the conduct of each applicant to whom it grants a license, authorization, or both, does not pose an unacceptable risk to the public health, safety and welfare. For the purpose of GMC evaluation, “conviction” means the final judgment on a verdict or finding of guilty, a plea of guilty, a plea of nolo contendere (no contest) or a plea treated by the court as a guilty plea, regardless of the jurisdiction in which the conviction was entered.