University of Massachusetts Amherst

The short version

You would be joining the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus in Amherst, where the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing runs twelve programs from CNA through PhD and ranks #3 among nursing schools in Massachusetts.

Employer research, Jul 27, 2026

1. 1

   You can train inside the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing, a public program set that runs from CNA through PhD and ranks #3 among nursing schools in Massachusetts.

   For new grads

   Sources

   As of 2026Source: allnurses.com
2. 2

   You can plug into the Elaine Marieb Center’s annual nurse-engineer innovation symposium and a new ~$20M NIA-funded center with Brigham and Women’s on AI, aging, and in-home Alzheimer’s care.

   For experienced nurses

   Sources

   As of 2026-04-08Source 1: umass.eduSource 2: umass.edu
3. 3

   Staff at UMass Amherst are union-represented (Professional Staff Union/MTA/NEA, with MNA activity in the picture).

   For experienced nurses

   Sources

   As of 2026Source: instagram.com

Nursing here

What nurses say

The hard parts

• Pay and benefits only score 3.7/5, and job security and advancement sit at 3.6/5 — lower than culture and work-life balance.

  Sources

  As of 2026-06-16Source: indeed.com

What to ask

• How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
• Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
• How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
• What does a usual day’s workload look like?
• Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
• Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?

Living in Amherst, MA