Simmons University School of Nursing FNP online program

[TashaLPN2006RN2012]

Here is some information I found about Simmons from my research:

The only states not approved are North Carolina, Tennessee, New York, and Delaware - but they are actively working with these states to gain state board approval.

The campus-based program has a 100% pass rate on the certification exam, this year is the first year they have offered the online program so no pass rate from that yet given, although the courses are taught by some of the same professors who teach the in-person courses.

Set up is the same as Georgetown University (they utilize the same online program for their school with the weekly courses live online, and the pre-recorded lectures and videos to watch on your own time)

18 months full time, 14wk terms with 2-3 wk break between each term, ONE campus visit required for skills assessment. 24mo part time, everything else the same as full time.

Admission Requirements:

The Nursing@Simmons application requires applicants to have or submit the following:

Bachelor's degree from a U.S. Department of Education and NLNAC or CCNE- accredited institution.

Current U.S. Registered Nurse (R.N.) license, and have successfully completed (83 or better) a three-credit course in statistics and health assessment.

Current resume.

One- to two-page personal statement that describes your academic interests, your relevant clinical experience, and your reasons for pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing.

Transcript(s) of your academic record (see below).

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), if your native language is not English. The School of Nursing and Health Sciences TOEFL code is 3761.

The General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required, but if you feel GRE scores will strengthen your application, please contact an Admissions Counselor at 855-461-SIMM (855-461-7466).

3 Letters of Recommendation From:

A clinical supervisor or nurse manager who has direct knowledge of your work in the clinical setting.

A professor, faculty member, or academic advisor who can provide a meaningful assessment of your academic record.

A practicing clinical nursing professional who has served as a mentor.

Transcripts

Sealed official academic transcripts must be received by mail from all postsecondary institutions you have attended, even if a degree was not obtained, including community colleges.

Applicants who studied outside of the United States must have completed the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree. All coursework from non-U.S. institutions must be evaluated by World Education Services.

Please have official transcripts and other official application materials mailed to:

Application Processing Services
Nursing@Simmons Admissions
7900 Harkins Road, Suite 501
Lanham, MD 20706

Tuition

Nursing@Simmons tuition is $1,385 per credit hour for students starting in the 2018-2019 academic year. (Tuition increasing in 2020 to $1,410.) Students will complete a total of 48 credit hours. A moderate increase in tuition should be expected each academic year. Tuition includes simulations, assessments, technology platform licensing and support. Tuition does not include the cost of books and a $100 student fee per term.

Personal Notes

They have been the NICEST admissions reps, not overly pushy, and very thorough with helping me get all my information incorrectly. I applied to Georgetown first, and they too were nice, but since submitting my app, I can't seem to get anyone to reply to me and I still do not have a decision yet. The University of Cincinnati is not good about getting back to you via phone but do usually get a response within 2-3 days to my questions. Of the three I'm honestly now more impressed with Simmons than any of the others, so I'm hoping in the next couple of weeks to get an acceptance. I really wanted GU, but Simmons is almost $40K cheaper for the same type of set up.

Hope this helps some others with their lists of schools they want to go to! ?

More info

Simmons University School of Nursing | Accredited Nursing Universities

Online Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Program | Simmons University

[TashaLPN2006RN2012, ASN, RN]

I know the $650 enrollment fee is applied to your first term, so that should apply to the bio course balance and i believe they have a payment program. Is there anyone who could help you pay the enrollment fee? =( I know you were looking forward to attending. I sold some jewelry and purses on ebay to come up with my cash and called and made payment arrangements on my car and used my car payment money that month to make it.

[TashaLPN2006RN2012, ASN, RN]

Call the financial aid department or the registrars office and see when the due date it. I know they hired quite a few new enrollment advisors so perhaps they were misinformed?

[WildcatFanRN, BSN, RN]

Between the enrollment fee and the cost of the bridge course. I don't have anyone to get the money from. The payment plan for the bridge course isn't feasible for me. I talked to financial aid, that's where I found out that the bio bridge course would be completely out of pocket for me.

Ah well, that's what I get for applying knowing that federal aid was my only means of payment.

[PNW_NPstudent]

Can you get a student loan from Sallie Mae? That's what I did. After the enrollment fee, the loan was about $1700. I know it said you could use a cosigner if needed.

[WildcatFanRN, BSN, RN]

I can't get a private student loan. So it looks like if I want to go to Simmons I'll have to reapply at a later date when I have the fees saved up.

[amyrnfa, BSN, RN]

Jennibear08 said:

Where did you get the June 2nd date? My advisor told me end of summer for September cohort. I wish I had some advice maybe one of the current or past students has some suggestions.

My advisor said the same. The deposit wasn't due until the end of summer for the September cohort. I was bummed also about the bridge course. It's because my A&P courses were taken so long ago, but hopefully it will be a good class to get use to the Simmons platform. Anyone else taking this class in Sept, or who has taken it and willing to share pointers?

[rachel0609, ADN, RN]

amyrnfa said:

My advisor said the same. The deposit wasn't due until the end of summer for the September cohort. I was bummed also about the bridge course. It's because my A&P courses were taken so long ago, but hopefully it will be a good class to get use to the Simmons platform. Anyone else taking this class in Sept, or who has taken it and willing to share pointers?

Apperently all advisors aren't as forthcoming I specifically asked mine if it had to be paid within the 2 week time frame and she said yes. Sort of upsets me.

[jdub05]

rachel0609 said:

Apperently all advisors aren't as forthcoming I specifically asked mine if it had to be paid within the 2 week time frame and she said yes. Sort of upsets me.

My advisor told me this as well. Two weeks vs. three months is a huge difference to pay the fee. Wonder whats going on with the misinformation?

[Jennibear08]

amyrnfa said:

My advisor said the same. The deposit wasn't due until the end of summer for the September cohort. I was bummed also about the bridge course. It's because my A&P courses were taken so long ago, but hopefully it will be a good class to get use to the Simmons platform. Anyone else taking this class in Sept, or who has taken it and willing to share pointers?

I'm taking Bio in September. I haven't had it in over 10 years so I need the refresher. Is that when your taking it?

[Jennibear08]

jdub05 said:

My advisor told me this as well. Two weeks vs. three months is a huge difference to pay the fee. Wonder whats going on with the misinformation?

I'm not sure. Maybe we should call you registrars office and double check. I'll call this afternoon when I get a chance.

[rachel0609, ADN, RN]

Jennibear08 said:

I'm not sure. Maybe we should call you registrars office and double check. I'll call this afternoon when I get a chance.

I spoke to the financial aide guy and he is the one that told me about the fee due at the end of summer. I then called my advisor and asked her point blank if it was correct and she said no. I paid the fee but it was not easy and I had to make sacrifices to make it happen , not easy with 3 kids.

[amyrnfa, BSN, RN]

Jennibear08 said:

I'm taking Bio in September. I haven't had it in over 10 years so I need the refresher. Is that when your taking it?

Yes, I will take it in Sept. After passing that course, you will be able to start the FNP schedule in November.