Massachusetts Senior Care Association

Below you will find links providing additional resources relevant to careers in long term care. Please note that the placement of these links on the Mass Senior Care web page does not constitute an endorsement of any of the sites.

Boards of Registration

• Board of Registration of Allied Health Professionals
• Board of Registration of Nursing Home Administrators
• Board of Social Workers
• Board of Registration in Nursing
• Certified Nursing Assistant Registry (DPH)

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)

• 4CNAs - An online magazine for certified nursing assistants.
• Certified Nursing Assistant Registry (DPH)
• CNA Training Providers in Massachusetts 
• National Association of Health Care Assistants
• National Network of Career Nursing Assistants
• Nursing Assistant Monthly - A subscription-based training and communication program designed to build the self-esteem and develop the professional skills of nursing assistants.

Education/Training

• American Association of Colleges of Nursing
• American College of Health Care Administrators
• Approved Registered and Practical Nurse Programs in Massachusetts
  
• Massachusetts Adult Literacy Hotline - Offers information on providers of adult basic education, GED preparation, ESOL, citizenship, literacy and workplace education.
• Massachusetts Association of Colleges of Nursing
• Massachusetts Center for Nursing (MCN) - Provides information on practices, programs & policies that support nursing workforce development, retention and recruitment in Massachusetts.
• Massachusetts Colleges and Universities on the Web
• Massachusetts Community Colleges
• Massachusetts Division of Career Services
• Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor & Workforce Development
• One-Stop Career Centers - Located throughout Massachusetts, these centers provide job search assistance, career counseling and workshops to aid job seekers.
• TERI College Planning - Offers information on higher education, including scholarships and funding resources.

Nursing (RNs, LPNs)

• American Association of Colleges of Nursing
• Approved Registered and Practical Nurse Programs in Massachusetts
• Massachusetts Association of Colleges of Nursing
• Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
• Massachusetts Center for Nursing (MCN) - Provides information on practices, programs & policies that support nursing workforce development, retention and recruitment in Massachusetts.
• MetroWest Community Health Care Foundation's Nursing Website
• Return to Nursing-A Step by Step Guide to the Nursing Licensure Process for Nurses Educated Outside of the United States - The Boston Private Industry Council's guide to clarify the requirements and processes for immigrants who were educated as nurses in another country and are seeking to obtain their Massachusetts nursing licensure.
• Welcome Back Center - Provides individualized assistance to nurses educated in other countries who are seeking to obtain their Massachusetts nursing licensure.