Preparing the Future Leaders in Healthcare
Priority Nursing Deadline: November 1, 2024
Simmons is home to one of the country’s first university-based nursing programs and we are proud to remain among the best programs in the field, recognized for clinical excellence, and preparing future leaders in health care through undergraduate and graduate programs. By emphasizing scholarship, clinical expertise, and interdisciplinary teamwork, we make certain our students thrive in the fast-changing healthcare world of today — and tomorrow.
Steps away from the world-renowned hospitals and healthcare facilities of the Longwood Medical Area. Students have access to more than 850 clinical training sites, including world-class institutions like Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston Children’s Hospital, VA Boston Healthcare System, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and more!
Join us at one of our information sessions to learn about our November 1 priority nursing deadline, speak to an admission counselor, hear from current nursing students, and take a campus tour with the chance to see the nursing simulation labs.
One of my favorite parts of being a Simmons nursing student is that clinical placements are close by, in a variety of leading Boston hospitals. I have enjoyed patient-care experiences at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Tufts Medical Center, and more.
— Brooke Catalano ’22
Connect with us today to find your place in the Simmons nursing community.
Simmons Statistics at a Glance
90%
Simmons graduates have a NCLEX pass rate above 90%
A 90% pass rate is well above the national average for RN candidates, which is in the low 80% range.
Class of 2028 Nursing Student Profile
Average GPA: 3.98; Average SAT: 1276; Average ACT: 29; 86% of nursing students admitted without test scores.
66%
Percentage of students accepted to nursing who applied by priority deadline.
Nursing Simulation Center
Gain real-world experience in a controlled clinical setting with Simmons University's Nursing Simulation Lab. Our students will benefit from these simulated experiences as they prepare for the workplace and become future change agents.
The new science building features a state-of-the-art 11,000 square foot simulation center with 30 beds, including 16 lab beds, 8 health assessment beds, and 5 high-fidelity suites, as well as a loft apartment for Home Health, Hospice & Palliative Care as well as training site for Telemedicine.
High Fidelity Rooms
• OB/GYN Suite
• Emergency Room
• Intensive Critical Care Unit
• Med/Surg suites
• Home Health Suite
• Pediatric Room
HoloAnatomy Augmented Reality & HoloNeuroAnatomy
Simmons School of Nursing Program Leads the Way: Pioneering Integration of Augmented and Virtual Reality in Nursing Education! Simmons has become one of only two Nursing programs in the United States to be actively integrating Anatomy and Physiology augmented reality software (HoloAnatomy) into its curriculum. We've also adopted virtual reality nursing simulation into the clinical curriculum (UbiSim) in addition to high fidelity simulation.
Simulation Lab allows me to learn in a controlled environment. I’m able to learn from my mistakes and ask questions based on real-life scenarios that involve culture, language, and different health issues, giving me the confidence to go into my clinical rotations and future career as a nurse.
— Natalie Bergman ’23
Connect with us today to find your place in the Simmons nursing community.
Dotson Bridge and Mentoring Program
43% of Simmons Undergraduate Nursing students are BIPOC
The overarching purpose of the Dotson Bridge and Mentoring Program is to enhance the educational experience and success of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) students enrolled in the nursing program by providing academic, clinical, professional, and personal support.
The Dotson Bridge and Mentoring Program is an amazing resource for minority nursing students at Simmons. As a first generation Latina, the mentorship and academic resources offered by the program and its mentors, such as test taking skills and leadership skills, has allowed me to excel in my nursing courses and clinicals throughout my undergraduate nursing career.
— Sara Melara ’22
Student Stories
Cristina Samaniego '20: Nursing is My Calling
As a child, Cristina was captivated by her grandfather's stories of helping others. At Simmons, she's proud to follow in his footsteps.
Major Spotlight: Sarah DeFanti '22, Nursing
Why did Sarah DeFanti decide to major in nursing? It really boils down to one thing: the patients. We caught up with Sarah about her journey into nursing and what she learned during her clinicals at state-of-the-art Boston hospitals.
Kimberly Calle '23 Provides Humanitarian Aid Services to Asylum Seekers on US Border
Kotzen scholar and nursing student, Kimberly Calle '23, tells us about her independent service project with Casa Alitas and the many lessons she learned from her fellow volunteers and immigrants seeking asylum.
Start Your Simmons Journey
Are you ready to join the next generation of nursing students? Apply for Priority Nursing by November 1, 2024.
Have Questions?
Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission - send an email | 617-521-2051