Careers
School of Nursing graduates are securing fulfilling careers in some of the nation's most renowned healthcare institutions, making a significant impact on patient care and healthcare delivery. The School of Nursing is guided by values of social justice, teamwork, compassion, and excellence, embracing Simmons’ tradition of science and practice for the social good.
Through the The Career Education Center (CEC), you can develop the skills and knowledge you need to make informed decisions about your career.
Our Services
Job Listings
The CEC maintains Handshake for access to full- and part-time jobs and internships. LiquidCompass provides "Hiring Sheets" containing all current nursing job openings across all major employers in the Boston area for Tech and Nursing Support Jobs as well as RN positions.
Career Coaching
The CEC's career coaches will help you assess your skills and interests, explore your professional options, and provide tailored coaching to help you launch and manage the career that is right for you. Learn more about the CEC's career coaching program.
Career Resources
Simmons Beatley Library has a number of general Career Resources, as well as multiple guides for health-focused careers, including:
Alumnae/i Connections
Perhaps one of the greatest benefits of being a Simmons student is that you will become a Simmons alumnae/i. You will automatically be inducted into a national (and international) community of professionals accessible for networking and mutual career support, whatever your field. Learn more about Alumnae/i Connections.
Career Events
The CEC provides a full calendar of career events and programs throughout the academic year, including skill-building workshops, employer and recruiting events, and more. Learn about upcoming events.
Spotlight on Nursing Careers
Nursing Alumna Brings Compassionate Care to Baltimore
Registered Nurse and Dotson Bridge and Mentoring Program Mentor Amanda Lee Davis ’15 recently relocated to Baltimore, Maryland, where she has already made a significant impression on the city’s healthcare community. She is also pursuing a doctoral degree at Johns Hopkins University.
Alumna's Nursing Career Leads to Solo Psychiatric Practice
School of Nursing alum Michele (Chamberland) Graney ’95 decided to open her own private psychiatric telehealth practice in April, 2023. She reflects on how the foundational learning she gained at Simmons prepared her for her career.
Simmons Nursing and Dix Scholar Alum Offers Palliative Care to Navajo Nation
Susan Perron ’18 received a DAISY award for her work as a palliative nurse at the Northern Navajo Medical Center. Perron reflects on the award and her work for the Indigenous community.
Kimberly Noonan ’18DNP Selected as 2023 Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
On October 7, 2023, Kimberly Noonan ’18DNP was inducted as a Fellow within the American Academy of Nursing. A Chief Nurse Practitioner at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Dr. Noonan is committed to supporting Nurse Practitioners and advancing oncology nursing.
Samantha Sochan ’19 Discovers New Career in Non-Traditional Nursing Jobs
Samantha Sochan '19 shares her journey from bedside nursing to nursing educator.
Dr. Stacey Pazar Huth ’87 Shares Family’s Multigenerational History with Simmons
Chemist and biomedical product developer Stacey Pazar Huth ’87 is a leading woman in medical diagnostics and research and development. Her connection to Simmons also involves her father, who helped build the campus, and her daughter, a current nursing major. We spoke with Huth about her Simmons journey, the gender bias in STEM, and her understanding of legacy.
Dr. Rita Drummond Olans ’95 SNP is Selected as Fellow by the American of Academy of Nursing
Dr. Rita Olans, DNP, RN, CPNP-PC, SNP-BC, FAAN, FNAP, an Associate Professor of Nursing at MGH Institute of Health Professions, has been inducted into an elite society of Fellows within the American Academy of Nursing (AAN). This honor is reserved for practitioners and researchers who have made a remarkable impact on the nursing profession.
Marsha Maurer '18DNP Selected as Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
Dr. Marsha Maurer, Senior Vice President for Patient Services and the Chief Nursing Officer at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, was recently chosen as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. We spoke with her about receiving this honor...