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The Brockton Hospital School of Nursing (BHSON) is a private, co-educational institution of nursing education that is an integral part of Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital. Founded in 1897, BHSON has a prestigious reputation in nursing education and remains the only hospital-based nursing school in the state of Massachusetts. BHSON has graduated over 2,700 nurses, mainly from southeastern Massachusetts.
The mission of Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing (SH/BHSON) reflects the mission of its parent organization, Signature Healthcare. Since the first graduating class in 1897, SH/BHSON has distinguished itself as a leader in post-secondary education in Metro South Massachusetts. The nursing school offers its students a quality education made possible by a faculty dedicated to teaching excellence and a professional staff committed to offering a high level of support for students.
Our 2024 pass rate for first-time test takers was 98% and our five-year average is 93.4%. This is above the national (91%) pass rates for graduates of Diploma, Associate, and Baccalaureate nursing programs.
The Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing (SH/BHSON) nursing program at Signature Healthcare Inc. at the Brockton Hospital Campus located in Brockton, MA is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
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The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the diploma nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program.
Date of Last Accreditation Visit: Oct. 1-3, 2024
Next Site Visit: Fall 2032
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing is approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing with a status of Full Approval.
While working as a CNA at Brockton Hospital, Sarah was also a student at the Brockton Hospital School of Nursing. She fulfilled her childhood dream of becoming an RN and passed her boards, now working as a Registered Nurse at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital.
Hannah, a student at Brockton Hospital School of Nursing, shares her reasons for choosing the school and highlights the importance of the simulation classrooms in her education.
Diversity Equity Inclusion Statement - Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing (BHSON) is committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). BHSON recognizes and respects the unique qualities of each individual and as such, welcomes DEI within its community. BHSON is committed to providing a safe, active learning environment where each student is valued and nurtured, without regard to:
Why Choose the Brockton Hospital School of Nursing?