Northern Essex Community College

Northern Essex Community College (NECC) is located in Haverville, Massachusetts. This community college is part of the Massachusetts Higher Education System and it serves more than 9,000 students. It offers students many flexible academic options, allowing them to pursue more than 70 associate degree and certificate programs. There are also a number of different noncredit courses that are aimed at workforce development. Both credit and noncredit courses are popular at NECC and can help people to further their career prospects. There are also several athletic programs at NECC that students will be able to get involved with. It offers all students a great educational opportunity while giving them the proper environment to grow both personally and professionally.

The NECC nursing program is seen as one of the most sought-after options at the school. The school offers practical nursing program and ADN program. Students who have already attained LPN licenses will be able to seek advanced placement in the associate degree program as well. All nursing courses are designed to teach nursing students how to provide safe and effective care to patients. This will be achieved through classroom learning experiences, laboratory work, and clinical experiences. Clinical experiences occur at different site placements under the supervision of a mentor. This nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and is fully approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.