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

[WildcatFanRN, BSN, RN]

I'll be reapplying since I couldn't get the enrollment fee in by today. That fee is not easy to come up with. Nor will the cost of that bio bridge course

[medictechie]

I got my acceptance call today!! So excited! My app went for review yesterday and am both surprised and delighted to hear the good news today! Look forward to starting. Thank you everyone for the helpful posts. :)

[lorbear1]

Hi amyrnfa, It looks like I will be taking the Bio class this coming Sept, as well. I'm very excited to start the program!

[amyrnfa, BSN, RN]

lorbear1 said:

Hi amyrnfa, It looks like I will be taking the Bio class this coming Sept, as well. I'm very excited to start the program!

I heard it's a great class! Just did my Welcome Call today and really like the technology of the program.

[lorbear1]

That's great. I know the format of the Program sounds very interesting. That is one of the things that helped me make the decision for Simmons College. That, my friendly admission counselor, and Simmons' stellar reputation!

[Angelmolina16, BSN, RN]

I am a month into the Simmons Online NP program now and loving it! Real time interaction with profs and classmates, a well planned 14wk course of powerpoints, video lectures and quizzes. My friend started Chamberlain in March and i can see the big comparison. I am so happy i chose Simmons... Congratulations everyone on your acceptance! Its the best decision to go to Simmons!

[rachel0609, ADN, RN]

Angelmolina16 said:

I am a month into the Simmons Online NP program now and loving it! Real time interaction with profs and classmates, a well planned 14wk course of powerpoints, video lectures and quizzes. My friend started Chamberlain in March and i can see the big comparison. I am so happy i chose Simmons... Congratulations everyone on your acceptance! Its the best decision to go to Simmons!

That's great to hear! I'm excited to start in September.

[RoshawndaB]

HI everyone! Im glad I found this thread! I spoke with Simmons today and really interested in getting the ball rolling and getting application material submitted ASAP! My major road block is letters of recommendation! Who did you all get your letters of recommendation from. I do not know any FNPs! Not sure if I followed an FNP for a few days if they would be willing to write one as others have recommended on other threads...any one have any experience with this? Any tips on the application process will be greatly appreciated. btw CONGRATS to all that have been accepted thus far

[lorbear1]

Hi RoshawndaB, I've been out of school for a while and wasn't working at the time I applied so recommendations were tough for me, too. I asked my last two bosses (one, an RN, and one a Chief of the Dept I worked in, an MD) and an old coworker of mine who became an NP a few years ago. Simmons requested that I obtain a couple more after I submitted my application, including someone from the Nursing dept where I received my undergrad (it has been a while and many of the professors that were there when I was there are gone). The Nursing dept chair at the University I attended for my BSN was kind enough to email a recommendation to Simmons. It was anything specific, but it said I was in good standing, did well in my classes, and would likely be successful in graduate work. I took a graduate level Stats class a few years ago, and that professor also wrote a generalized recommendation. I couldn't believe how nice those two people were, and how willing they were to help me! Ask the school where you did your undergrad, as well as coworkers and friends who are in the medical field. Hope this helps! Let me know if you would like more info!

[RoshawndaB]

Thank you so much lorbear1! I will be sending out some emails tonight to the school I attended for BSN... I did my BSN online so hopefully they will have some type of standard letter of recommendation letter that someone can send for me. Thank you! Is Simmons really hard to get into? I have a 3.3 GPA, 1.5 years of experience as RN on med/surg unit, and I think my essay is turning out pretty good. I would like to start the September or November cohort.

[linzlace, BSN, RN]

Recommendations are definitely a pain to get, especially if you apply to more than one program and keep having to ask the same people. For simmons, I got one from my manager, one from an old charge nurse of mine that is now a DNP and a ACNP that I worked with in critical care. Before I submitted, she asked that I get an academic recommendation since I had taken toe prior master's courses. I then emailed the professors from the courses and was able to have them write one for me, which was super nice because those were online courses. Just start brainstorming and it will come! You probably know more potential references than you think! Good luck!! :)

[Kolby]

My application was just sent for review today! I'm so nervous!!