In their teaching, the faculty nurtures respect for diversity, social responsibility, and a commitment to excellence. Collaborative and interactive teaching methods foster the use of critical thinking to build a strong foundation for the practice of holistic nursing. Legal, ethical, and professional standards guide the faculty in teaching the art and science of nursing.

As the first public state university in Massachusetts to offer a Nursing program, Fitchburg State has a long distinguished history in Nursing education. The Department of Nursing offers three undergraduate degree tracks: a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing, an accelerated track for LPN to BS in Nursing, and a RN to BS in Nursing program for students with an Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma and a valid RN license in good standing. The RN to BS in Nursing program is an online program. The department also offers a Master of Science degree in Forensic Nursing.