School of Nursing Alumnae/i
For over a century, the School of Nursing at Simmons University has been at the forefront of educating healthcare providers. Our alumni network is a testament to our legacy of excellence, with graduates who are passionate about supporting and mentoring the next generation of nurses. When you join Simmons, you become part of a vibrant community dedicated to helping you succeed throughout your career.
There are currently over 7000 School of Nursing alums. If you've lived in New England for any amount of time, chances are you have had the pleasure of being cared for by a SImmons School of Nursing graduate.
Thanks to the high caliber of our faculty, students, and alumnae/i, and the innovative online degree programs through Nursing@Simmons program, the School of Nursing is a prominent voice of authority in New England and beyond.
School of Nursing Alumnae/i in the News
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.
From Simmons Shark to SharkTank: How Nursing Inspired Melissa Gersin ’10 to Launch Her Own Business
Since graduating from Simmons, Melissa Gersin '10 has transitioned from registered nurse to entrepreneur with the invention of the Tranquilo mat, designed to soothe babies. We caught up with Gersin on what she has learned as a small business owner, and her experience on ABC's SharkTank.
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.
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