The value and importance of vocational education and training is obvious; without skilled tradespersons, the whole country would come to a grinding halt. Mechanics, carpenters, plumbers, chefs, electricians, plasterers, dental hygienists – you name it – all play an essential role in the economy. So do those who teach the trades within the public schools.

...with Fitchburg State's program designed just for you!

The LPN to BS in Nursing Bridge Program is designed to transition the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to the role of a baccalaureate prepared Registered Nurse (RN).

This unique program spans both Graduate and Continuing Education (GCE) and day course schedules creating an accelerated curriculum. This approach allows you to attain your goals as quickly as possible while keeping you on a schedule that works with your career demands.

 

Q.  Do I have to take the GRE or MAT?
A.  No the GRE or MAT is no longer required.

Have you considered a career in Education? Perhaps this is a lifelong dream, family tradition or a career change. Regardless your inspiration, you will need to earn your initial teaching license. The world of educator licensure can be quite confusing.  We’ve put together a list of frequently asked questions about the initial licensure process to help you begin your journey.

Are you interested in Fitchburg State's nursing programs? As part of the GCE Blog's "Our Faculty" series, we introduce Dr. Deborah Stone, Chair of the Forensic Nursing program.

Tell us about your experience in Forensic Nursing.

The majority of my experience as a forensic RN has been as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). Many facilities utilize the role of a SANE combined with a generalist forensic RN role. This includes providing care, evidence collection, and documentation (photographs, diagrams, and narrative) for any forensic patient. Forensic patients seek healthcare which is, or will be, related to a legal proceeding. Common examples include patients who experience domestic violence, child or elder abuse/neglect, sexual assault/perpetration. Other infrequent examples in my experience include photo-documentation of a shark bite, and photo-documentation of a deceased motor vehicle collision victim (MVC) where the airbag failed to deploy. In addition to clinical practice roles, I also have experience as a legal nurse consultant. Most of my work with attorneys involved extensive record review and writing reports. The SANE role includes providing a physical examination, collection of evidence, and testifying in court as an expert and/or fact witness. In 2010, I was approached by the Massachusetts Board of Nursing and asked to create a presentation that details when cardio-pulmonary resuscitation should and should not be done.

Rock the Block is September 12 at Fitchburg State! Are you coming? Graduate and Continuing Education (GCE) will be there and we're ready to rock!

Has your district integrated Chromebooks, Laptops,  iPads and Mobile devices? Is more work being done online? Is your school implementing 1:1?

Schools are investing in new technology to help improve and enhance student achievement. With the Common Core standards, educators need to ensure that students can demonstrate what they know, and not just say they know it. When implemented properly, these technologies can produce significant gains by boosting engagement with interactive learning especially with at-risk students.

Hi, I’m Nicole Chelonis, the Coordinator of Online Accelerated Programs at Fitchburg State University.  My role here at Fitchburg State is to help faculty upload their online courses to the Blackboard system.  I also help students navigate Blackboard and become familiar with it so they feel confident that they can use it successfully to complete online courses.

Are you interested in Fitchburg State's Applied Communication program? As part of the GCE blog's "Our Faculty" series, we introduce Dr. Charles Sides, Professor and Internship Program Director.

Time in Department:  26 years