Simmons College FNP On Campus program

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.

Ejm1287..check out challiance.org if you are interested in ambulatory

SBrn1 · Jul 23, 2014

If you guys don't mind me asking, how are you financing this degree? Loans? I really love this program and all the clinicals look phenomenal but I may have to turn it down due to expense

ejm1287 · Jul 24, 2014

I'm not a Boston native, I'm originally from Maine. My background is in ortho(inpatient), but I'm looking around for a variety of different jobs. I'd like to find an office job but not sure how likely that is with per diem. I'm just keeping an eye out for anything that may be interesting. I'll definitely check out that website, thank you!

DJTRN · Jul 24, 2014

If you guys don't mind me asking, how are you financing this degree? Loans? I really love this program and all the clinicals look phenomenal but I may have to turn it down due to expense

loans here. I applied to u mass Boston and didn't get in back in 2009 for economical reasons. I didn't bother applying there this time. Every other worthy program here is private. I prefer an on campus program versus online so my choices are limited. While taking out more loans was the last thing I wanted to do, I decided to apply to the program I really wanted to attend and pray I can work at a Hrsa site and get them forgiven. I really need more options in my career if I have to work for the next 30 years. Personally I feel like it's an investment in my personal happiness so it's worth it. I enjoy being an RN but I don't enjoy staying at this level for my entire career. Over the past 5 years, I tried applying to different areas of nursing to avoid more loans but in this city overly saturated with RNs and this economy, RN jobs are hard to come by. I can more easily get a med surg job or an ambulatory job or home health job but I don't want to do this work anymore after 8 years of it...and since I am open to relocating after graduation, I figure I have an awesome chance at getting my loans forgiven. And if not, then hey, at least I opened more professional doors that are not currently opened. And I pay back my loans....it's a challenge and obstacle but it wasn't a hindrance for me. Be encouraged..