Program Accreditations
Our Practical Nursing Program has full approval status from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. and accreditations from Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Board of Nursing Professional Licensure Requirements as of July 1, 2020
As an applicant to our Practical Nursing Program, you are encouraged to discuss your ability for licensure to work in another state other than Massachusetts. If you intend to practice outside of
Massachusetts, you may need to obtain a license in another state, as not all states accept a Massachusetts license.
Graduates of our program are qualified to work in the state of Massachusetts upon the successful attainment of the appropriate licensure requirements.
For more information please contact our Practical Nursing Coordinator, or visit the National Council of State Boards of Nursing
ACCREDITATIONS
The Board of Registration in Nursing (BORN)
Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School has received Full Approval from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (MABORN). Our Practical Nursing Program is a part-time, 60-week evening program that provides 1090 hours of instruction.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Health and Human Services Department of Public Health, Board of Registration in Nursing
250 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02108
P: 800–414–0168
www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-in-nursing
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
The Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational High School Practical Nursing Program at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational High School at 65 Pleasant Street Campus that is in accordance with ACEN records located in Upton, MA, is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.
3390 Peachtree Road
NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
P: 404–975–5000
W: www.acenursing.org
On May 8, 2025, the most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational High School Practical Nursing Program is Continuing Accreditation with Conditions for 18 months and requests follow-up by July 15, 2026.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.
Full-Time: No
Part-Time: Yes
Part-Time: Yes
Length of Program: 60-weeks
Size of Class: 30
School Year: August to June
Required Entrance Exams: TEAS 7.0
Tuition: In-District = $12,300.00 / Out-of-District = $18,300.00
Application Fee: $125.00 (includes one TEAS Test fee)
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Additional Costs: Yes. There is a seat fee, lab fees, uniforms, and books.Financial Aid Available: Pell Grants and Federal Loans
Housing: No
Clinical Education Sites: Community hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, community agencies, and long term facilities
Clinical Education Sites: Community hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, community agencies, and long term facilities
Other Admissions Criteria: Provide satisfactory evidence of secondary school graduation or its equivalent. For example, Official High School transcript, Official GED Scores transcript, or approved home schooling program. Official transcripts must be received from the secondary institution mailed directly to the BVT Practical Nursing Program.
Satisfactory evidence of post-secondary graduation or its equivalent for applicants with evidence of college graduation. Official transcripts must be received from the secondary institution mailed directly to the BVT Practical Nursing Program.
If you did not receive a secondary school graduation or its equivalent (High School or GED) from the United States, must provide an evaluation through the Center of Education Documentation (CED) in Boston, MA. The CED contact information is 617- 338-7171 or www.cedevaluations.com .
Transfer Credits Accepted: YesNurses Aid Advanced Placement: No
Program Completion Rate
2022 = 73.65%
2023 = 76%
2024 = 72.72%
NCLEX-PN & Job Placement: 7 Year Summary
Program Completion Rate
2022 = 73.65%
2023 = 76%
2024 = 72.72%
NCLEX-PN & Job Placement: 7 Year Summary
