Simmons University Reviews of Master's in Nursing
Locations: Boston (MA)
Annual Tuition: $43,062

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Regretsfull
Reviewed: 10/22/2021
Degree: Nursing
There is no support in this FNP program at Simmons. You will regret going to this school! If you are a minority (know tons of minority like myself who does not have anyone in FNP program to go to) or if you are a Veteran (whom I know fail FNP classes because they do not have support in this school) then you will not like this program. You will not know your academic advisor until you chase them for months. You are just a number and treated as such. The professors will not care about your grades even... Read More
Kerri
Reviewed: 3/6/2020
Degree: Nursing
Great job! I have really enjoyed immersion weekend. It has been very educational and helpful for my future practice especially when I enter clinicals in the next few weeks. I especially enjoyed the elf class and the opportunity to do hands on learning.
Halia
Reviewed: 3/6/2020
Degree: Nursing
Great program especially for those that are unable to attend a traditional program. The virtual classroom keeps you accountable and makes you feel like you are still in a classroom. The teachers are always available for questions. Immersion weekend is so much fun, you get to see all your fellow classmates in person.
Mar
Reviewed: 8/24/2019
Degree: Nursing
Simmons University is amazing! The staff was so helpful, knowledgeable, and patient with me throughout all my interactions with them. Professors are both informed and seasoned NP’s, providing a wealth of knowledge every semester. You’re not a number- you’re a student, and it shows. Go sharks!
Sarah
Reviewed: 7/13/2019
Degree: Nursing
This college holds their students to high standards, I have met some incredible peers to help me get through classes. Unfortunately this school does not believe in lecture based courses by the professors, instead they have the students teach each other. Hopefully they rethink their teaching platform.
Alexis Peters
Reviewed: 7/13/2019
Degree: Nursing
The program does ensure that you know how to perform a head to toe assessment and determine differential diagnoses. It is a self driven program though. You will have to study on your own a lot. You will pass the boards based on the board pass rate. If you can self start it is a great program.
DO
Reviewed: 7/13/2019
Degree: Nursing
Simmons was an excellent choice for me as I worked through grad school and pursued my dream of practicing medicine and nursing at a higher level. This school is definitely a worth while consideration in your search to advance your nursing practice...
Jessica Francis
Reviewed: 7/13/2019
Degree: Nursing
Simmons does prepare us well. Clinical placements could be better. There are many different aspects that could improve. Overall my experience was a positive one. One area that could be improved is clinical placement communications. Immersion could improve by adding more education which would be useful in our practice.
Ally R
Reviewed: 7/13/2019
Degree: Nursing
This program was in my career planning because it is incredibly convenient. As a mother of two small children and a wife of 8 years, I have been given the tools and support to pursue my career goals from 2,000 miles away from the maim campus. My brother convinced me to choose this school after he graduated from the program while being in a similar situation to my own. Simmons is conducive to the busy life that nurses inevitably own.
CL
Reviewed: 7/13/2019
Degree: Nursing
The faculty and staff are great and easy to get along with. Online class has been challenging but the teachers are always easy to contact and my academic advisor always makes sure I am prepared! I cannot wait to finish and receive my masters degree from simmons university.
Lisa Kailey
Reviewed: 7/13/2019
Degree: Nursing
Simmons has been a positive experience from admission to the school through graduation. I have enjoyed the experience as well as the other future nurse practitioners that I have met along the way. Friends you make in nursing school are your friends forever!
PBE
Reviewed: 6/17/2019
Degree: Nursing
I was recruited by Simmons within the past year or so to attend their FNP masters program. The program was sold to me as a virtual classroom with many class options and available times to attend, which was perfect for a full-time worker with a family. There are two tracts the part time and the full time. I was interested in the part time, which would allow me to work while going to grad school.
As soon as I was accepted there was a contingency of attending a refresher course. I felt a little odd... Read More
Beyond disappointed
Reviewed: 9/7/2017
Degree: Nursing
Utterly disappointed. I regret going there. Learning is completely self directed. Teachers are not allowed to make their own lesson plans or provide extra learning material to help clarify or focus learning. It's a cookie cutter school that does not care about the individual. I was struggling in a class and when I reached out to the teacher in emails and office hours I was continuously referred back to the syllabus and reading material. Often each course expects students to read over 100 pages a... Read More
Wastedt10grand
Reviewed: 7/12/2017
Degree: Nursing
The question I eagerly asked was "What is your FNP exam pass rate?" (Either exam would have been fine.) The answer was- 100%. The question I SHOULD have asked was "How many who start, graduate?" BIG mistake. $10,000, my first anxiety attack (chest pain and all) and the worst 4 months of my life later, I am wiser. My GPA was 3.86 at the successful end of the first semester but I dropped early in the second semester before I was obligated for another $10,000. Unless you have an EXTREME passion for... Read More
What have I done?
Reviewed: 6/7/2017
Degree: Nursing
This program is a complete fraud, money milking scheme. They do not teach you. They let you watch recorded lectures with mistakes. They do not even bother to correct them or re-record them. The faculty is more or less a freak parade. There were some truly genuine instructors who taught and cared, but most were straight from Catholic school nightmare. And the worst of all, they are not transparent. You take a test and they do not tell you what answers you got wrong or right. They have poorly designed... Read More
MaryLou
Reviewed: 6/7/2017
Degree: Nursing
I am currently attending Simmons College. I chose this program after much research because 1) my area has multiple NP programs so I needed a program with an excellent reputation, known for its rigor, and of course, a high board pass rate. I also needed the flexibility of an online program (but I need the accountability of distance learning). I have found it all at Simmons. We have clinical placement coordinators but I had no problem finding my own when I told them I was at Simmons. Does the program... Read More
Dusti
Reviewed: 6/6/2017
Degree: Nursing
Simmons is rigorous and not without its faults. But overall I feel like they are preparing me very well to become a caring, well rounded nurse practitioner. I have been shadowing at my current place of employment and the physicians and other providers there are already impressed by the knowledge I have gained at Simmons.
CD
Reviewed: 6/6/2017
Degree: Nursing
This school is AWFUL....Do not touch it with a ten-foot pole. They teach you NOTHING, saying they follow a "flipped classroom" model. They accuse students of plagiarism, you will write a "gazillion" papers on outdated subjects, and you will deal with lots of nasty professors. Go elsewhere and get a decent education, instead of this sorry excuse for an overpriced rag.
Mkrob
Reviewed: 5/31/2017
Degree: Nursing
HORRIBLE!!! There is zero teaching. It is all self taught. A total waste of time AND money. Professors are clueless. Money making scheme. I am transferring out after this current term. I have learned essentially nothing, and what I have learned, I taught myself. The admissions people are worse than car salesmen. The student support people haven't a clue. Save your money and your sanity. Stay away!
Waste of time and money
Reviewed: 5/30/2017
Degree: Nursing
The worst decision I have ever made in my life was attending the nursing@simmons FNP program. There is the occasional professor that's genuine and cares, but overall the program is a joke. They steal your money and provide no education in return. No teaching, encouragement or benefits from this school. I am a 4.0 students that's failing the ridiculous tests on erroneous material. The videos are outdated and often contain incorrect information. Thousands and thousands of dollars down the drain. DO... Read More