BOMSimmons University nursing
Boston, Massachusetts · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Other nursing · first-time NCLEX 80% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree | Boston | Full Approval | 80% (2025) Board source |
| RN, entry-level master’s Master's Entry into Professional Nursing Practice Program | Boston | Initial Approval | Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Master's degree | 341 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 124 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Bachelor's degree | 31 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 18 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 1 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | New program, no completions yet |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Post-master's certificate | New program, no completions yet |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Simmons University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Simmons University’s baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program are all accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education , located at 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, and 202-887-6791.”
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NCLEX
“Simmons BSN Graduates have a NCLEX Pass Rate of 86%”
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Simulation
“Our facilities include a nursing simulation center, five high-fidelity simulation suites, a home health and hospice/palliative care suite, an advanced health assessment lab, two fundamentals labs, a 3D virtual reality cadaver lab, and UbiSim’s immersive virtual reality simulation.”
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Clinical placements
“With over 850 clinical sites in Boston and 17,000 sites across the US, you’ll gain hands-on experience in diverse healthcare settings.”
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Admission
“To enroll in sophomore-level nursing classes, students will be required to have earned a C+ or better in each of their science prerequisite courses, with no more than one retake.”
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