They either have a master's or doctoral degree in nursing and are licensed to diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries, as well as prescribe medicine. Nurse practitioners can specialize in various ...

A Massachusetts woman became the oldest female student ever to earn a graduate degree at Worcester State University, gaining a master of science in nursing Thursday evening.Eileen Montecalvo, 81 ...

At UMMC, she was on a team which established the state’s first accelerated Bachelor of Science nursing degree program. A family nurse practitioner, Carr holds a Ph.D., master’s and bachelor’s degree ...