Students meet the science prerequisite courses before beginning the nursing course sequence. In addition to the nursing course requirements listed below, undergraduate nursing students will also complete coursework to fulfill the all-College degree requirements. See the undergraduate course catalog for details.

Our Nursing Dix Scholars program offers two tracks: a 16-month program for individuals with previous BA/BS who wish to accelerate and a 2- year option for those without a baccalaureate degree.

Nursing Courses in the 4 year BSN Program and 2 year Dix Scholars BSN Program  

• NURS 228 Nursing Theory and Evidenced Based Practice 
• NURS 295 Fundamental Skills and Health Assessment
• NURS 229 Nursing Health Promotion 
• NURS 331 Pharmacology
• NURS 332 Medical Surgical Nursing 1 
• NURS 333 Maternity Nursing
• NURS 334 Pediatric Nursing
• NURS 335 Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
• NURS 346 Medical Surgical Nursing 2 
• NURS 336 Health Care Policy
• NURS 347 Complex Care Management Across the Continuum
• NURS 417   Leadership and Management 
• NURS 418 Synthesis and Clinical Decision Making
• NURS 419 Clinical Capstone Practicum

• NURS 404 Pathophysiology
• NURS 295 Fundamental Skills and Health Assessment
• NURS 331 Pharmacology
• NURS 332 Medical Surgical Nursing 1 
• NURS 333 Maternity Nursing
• NURS 334 Pediatric Nursing
• NURS 335 Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
• NURS 346 Medical Surgical Nursing 2 
• NURS 387 Community Health Nursing
• NURS 417 Leadership and Management
• NURS 419 Clinical Capstone Practicum
• NURS 455 Clinical Decision Making and Complex Care

Students Accepted into Nursing may take one of these 2 sequences:

• BIOL 123* Principles of Microbiology 
• CHEM 110* General Organic Biochemistry 
• BIOL 231* Anatomy & Physiology I
• BIOL 232* Anatomy & Physiology II (may be taken concurrent with NURS 225)

• Charlene Berube
• Chair, Undergraduate Nursing Program and Associate Professor of Practice
• Phone: 617-521-2533
• Office: S313

• Josephine Atinaja-Faller
• Associate Professor of Practice of Nursing
• Phone: 617-521-2431
• Office: S309

• Gloria Cater
• Associate Professor of Practice of Nursing
• Phone: 617-521-2561
• Office: S305

• LaDonna Christian
• Director of the Dotson Bridge and Mentoring Program and Associate Professor of Practice
• Phone: 617-521-2618
• Office: S310

• Jean Christoffersen
• Associate Professor of Practice of Nursing
• Phone: 617-521-2435
• Office: S338C

• Margaret Costello
• Assistant Professor of Nursing
• Phone: 617-521-2434
• Office: S338D

• Judith Cullinane
• Associate Professor of Practice of Nursing
• Phone: 617-521-2551

• Colette Dieujuste
• Associate Professor of Practice of Nursing
• Phone: 617-521-2528
• Office: S306

• Susan Duty
• Professor of Nursing and Director of the Health Profession
• Phone: 617-521-2096
• Office: S312

• Jocelyn Loftus
• Adjunct.
• Phone: 617-521-2134

• Marla Lynch
• Associate Professor of Practice of Nursing
• Phone: 617-521-2535
• Office: S333

• Kelly Marchant
• Associate Professor of Practice of Nursing
• Office: S336

• Linda Moniz
• Assistant Professor of Nursing
• Phone: 617-521-2437
• Office: S317

• Cathy Prevost
• Associate Professor of Practice of Nursing
• Office: S332F

• Karen Teeley
• Professor of Practice of Nursing
• Phone: 617-521-2536
• Office: S325

• Marianne Williams
• Associate Professor of Practice of Nursing
• Phone: 617-521-2445
• Office: S311

Clinical and research experience are essential to nursing students. You'll have opportunities to explore your interests, build your skills and develop mentoring relationships with leaders in the field.

Our students put their knowledge into practice in many ways, including:

• Studying abroad to gain a global perspective on this universally-important major.
• Six group clinical rotations starting in the second year and ending with a final-semester preceptorship
• Approximately 600 clinical hours by the end of the program at hospitals, schools, clinics, and community-based health centers.
• Students are encouraged to work with faculty on faculty-led research projects.

The Dorothea Lynde Dix Scholars program, designed for students who are 24 years or older, provides adults with the opportunity to benefit from the unique combination of liberal arts and sciences, as well as professional study that Simmons undergraduate programs offer.

Our Nursing Dix Scholars programs: a 16 month program for individuals with a previous BA/BS who wish to accelerate; a 2 or 3 year option for those without a baccalaureate degree or those desiring a part-time program.

We also offer the Dotson Bridge and Mentoring Program. The overarching purpose of the program is to enhance the educational experience and success of African American, Latina, Asian, and Native American (ALANA) students enrolled in the nursing program by providing academic, clinical, professional and personal support.

The Dotson Bridge and Mentoring Program is the shared vision of Dr. Judy Beal, Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences and the Dotson Family. Phyllis Nickerson Dotson '62 is an alumna of the Nursing Department at Simmons College. She and her husband George S. Dotson made the program possible through a generous gift.

So you know that Simmons is a great place to be, you've learned about our programs, maybe even come for a visit... now you're ready to apply!