College of Our Lady of the Elms nursing
Chicopee, Massachusetts · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Other nursing · first-time NCLEX 86% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree | Chicopee | Full Approval | 86% (2025) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 167 |
| 2015 | 159 |
| 2016 | 185 |
| 2017 | 190 |
| 2018 | 150 |
| 2019 | 157 |
| 2020 | 146 |
| 2021 | 110 |
| 2022 | 197 |
| 2023 | 145 |
| 2024 | 201 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 99 |
| Nursing Science 51.3808 | Master's degree | 23 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 21 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 19 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Certificate of 12 weeks to 1 year | 14 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Post-master's certificate | 12 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Master's degree | 10 |
| Nursing Science 51.3808 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
Federal funding
2 federal awards under nursing assistance listings, fiscal year 2016 onward, totaling $566k. Awards are made to the institution; amounts are award values from USAspending.gov.
Faculty
12 people listed on the school’s nursing faculty page, with the titles the school gives.
- Anne-Marie AlbanoDNP-HSIL, MSN, RN
- Julie A. BeckD.Ed., RN, CNEDean of the School of Nursing
- Carly BernecheDNP, APRN, FNP-C
- Andrea BertheaudMSN, RNAssistant Clinical Professor
- Hannah CoombsDNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, HN-BC, CMSRN
- Laurie DownesPh.D., RNProfessor
- Christina HooverAssistant Clinical Professor
- Amy JacquesMSN, RNAssistant Clinical Professor
- Jennifer MullerMSN, APRNAssociate Professor
- Deana NunesEdD, MSN, RN, CWCN
- Aaron PalkoMSN RN
- Sarah RomainPhD, RNAssistant Professor of Nursing
Source: school nursing faculty page
From College of Our Lady of the Elms’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Graduate Tuition & Financial Aid CCNE Accreditation Review for DNP Programs”
elms.edu
Simulation
“You can expect exceptional learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom with our distinguished faculty, state-of-the art simulation lab, and broad range of unique clinical settings.”
elms.edu
Admission
“Due to its rapid pace, the Accelerated Second Degree program has an application deadline.”
elms.edu