Associates of Science in Nursing Studies in Massachusetts USA

An Associate of Science is a degree that can be earned in about two years of full-time study. AS degrees focus on providing students with the foundational knowledge they need to enter the workforce after graduation or to transfer to a four-year college or university.

Students who wish to join the medical profession as a nurse may study nursing. This field of study looks at the prevention of illnesses, alleviation of suffering, advocacy for patients, treatment of injuries and promotion of health tips.

The United States of America is a large country in North America, often referred to as the "USA", the "US", the "United States", "America", or simply "the States". American colleges are funded by "tuition" charged to the student, which is often quite expensive, very commonly reaching into the tens of thousands of dollars per year.