Simmons College FNP On Campus program

ejm1287 · Jul 17, 2014

I'm starting full-time in the fall as well, glad I found someone else doing the on-campus program! Are you currently working as an RN?

SBrn1 · Jul 20, 2014

Me too! I think I posted an identical thread a few weeks ago and got no response. IS ANYONE OUT THERE lol

Theres soo much on the online program, but cannot find a single thing about the on-campus program! I really want to make sure it's a good program before spending all that money!

DJTRN · Jul 22, 2014

I'm starting full-time in the fall as well, glad I found someone else doing the on-campus program! Are you currently working as an RN?

Hi ejm1287, I am currently full time at cambridge health alliance in internal medicine. no part time opportunity believe it or not, so i am going per diem. what about you? are you going to work throughout the program?

I am actively seeking weekend employment so when clinicals start I am all set and dont have to do any more major adjusting. I am a graduate of simmons BSN program in 2006. where did you do undergrad?

DJTRN · Jul 22, 2014

SBrn1

I am a graduate of Simmons' BSN program 2006. I had a positive experience, past the boards on my first attempt with minimal number of questions. and i felt well prepared when I entered the workforce so I am definitely a fan of simmons nursing program. it is very expensive but I value the education I received. Umass Boston rejected me back in 2009 and I got discouraged and now I am ready to do something totally different with my career so back at Simmons I go. I am not an online learner person. I am more of an on campus type of girl. Only draw back is that the classes are not conducive to full time employment.

allnurses Guide · Jul 22, 2014

As I have posted on several threads, the brick-and-mortar program at Simmons is one of the most respected NP programs in one of the world's most prestigious medical areas. The board pass rate is 100%. Preceptors are provided and most are esteemed NPs in the area. The faculty is top notch.

DJTRN · Jul 22, 2014

As I have posted on several threads, the brick-and-mortar program at Simmons is one of the most respected NP programs in one of the world's most prestigious medical areas. The board pass rate is 100%. Preceptors are provided and most are esteemed NPs in the area. The faculty is top notch.

I concur

allnurses Guide · Jul 22, 2014

SBrn1
Only draw back is that the classes are not conducive to full time employment.

You may be able to work full time (if going part time) until the last two semesters where it becomes nearly impossible. If you go full time you will only be able to work the first two semesters likely.

ejm1287 · Jul 23, 2014

I graduated from BC in 2010 with my BSN. I was planning on going back for my MSN and was accepted, but they don't have enough clinical spots so it would take 3 years for me to graduate (I'm going full-time). In the end I'm really happy with my decision to attend Simmons, they have up to 150 more clinical hours than BC and have been a lot more helpful in answering my questions than BC has.

I don't have a job in Boston yet since I'm moving back to the city from Florida (currently working on Martha's Vineyard for the summer), but I'm applying to per diem jobs. I figure that way I can work as much or as little as I'm able to, depending on clinicals etc.

DJTRN · Jul 23, 2014

You may be able to work full time (if going part time) until the last two semesters where it becomes nearly impossible. If you go full time you will only be able to work the first two semesters likely.

BostonFNP, you attended Simmons on campus program? When? What type of work are you doing now?

DJTRN · Jul 23, 2014

I graduated from BC in 2010 with my BSN. I was planning on going back for my MSN and was accepted, but they don't have enough clinical spots so it would take 3 years for me to graduate (I'm going full-time). In the end I'm really happy with my decision to attend Simmons, they have up to 150 more clinical hours than BC and have been a lot more helpful in answering my questions than BC has.
I don't have a job in Boston yet since I'm moving back to the city from Florida (currently working on Martha's Vineyard for the summer), but I'm applying to per diem jobs. I figure that way I can work as much or as little as I'm able to, depending on clinicals etc.

Maybe we will cross paths on campus. My email is [email protected]. never hurts to gather up study buddies...

DJTRN · Jul 23, 2014

Ejm1287, are you a Boston native? And how cool is it to spend the summer on the vineyard..so you must have to look for housing, etc?

What kind of experience do you have? Who knows I may know someone that could help you? Nursing community is so small

If you want to meet personally on campus hit me up [email protected] it's never to early to develop bonds and create study groups!!