School of Nursing Alumnae/i
For over a century, the School of Nursing at Simmons University has been at the forefront of educating healthcare providers. Our alumni network is a testament to our legacy of excellence, with graduates who are passionate about supporting and mentoring the next generation of nurses. When you join Simmons, you become part of a vibrant community dedicated to helping you succeed throughout your career.
There are currently over 7000 School of Nursing alums. If you've lived in New England for any amount of time, chances are you have had the pleasure of being cared for by a SImmons School of Nursing graduate.
Thanks to the high caliber of our faculty, students, and alumnae/i, and the innovative online degree programs through Nursing@Simmons program, the School of Nursing is a prominent voice of authority in New England and beyond.
School of Nursing Alumnae/i in the News
Mother of Three Balances Work and Graduate Nursing Program
Jackie Kelley ’13 ’26MSN earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Simmons’ School of Nursing (SON). After ten years of experience in the field, she returned to Simmons for the Master’s in Nursing (BSN to MSN) online program, with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Kelley shared her experience as a registered nurse and mother of three young children while in the nursing program.
Alumna Enjoys Adventures in Travel Nursing
Haley Dover ’22 shares how Simmons prepared her for her current work as a travel nurse.
Alumna Finds Meaning in Intensive Care Nursing
Olivia Panagiotou ’23 shares how her siblings inspired her to study nursing at Simmons, and to explore career opportunities in intensive care nursing.
SON Alumna Makes Impact in Pediatric Neurology
Beverly Byron ’75, is currently the co-chair of the Montgomery County (Maryland) Department of Health and Human Services’ Child Fatality Review Team. She is a longtime nurse educator and legal nurse consultant who double majored in nursing and sociology at Simmons.
Nursing Alumna Brings Compassionate Care to Baltimore
Registered Nurse and Dotson Bridge and Mentoring Program Mentor Amanda Lee Davis ’15 recently relocated to Baltimore, Maryland, where she has already made a significant impression on the city’s healthcare community. She is also pursuing a doctoral degree at Johns Hopkins University.
Alumna's Nursing Career Leads to Solo Psychiatric Practice
School of Nursing alum Michele (Chamberland) Graney ’95 decided to open her own private psychiatric telehealth practice in April, 2023. She reflects on how the foundational learning she gained at Simmons prepared her for her career.
Simmons Nursing and Dix Scholar Alum Offers Palliative Care to Navajo Nation
Susan Perron ’18 received a DAISY award for her work as a palliative nurse at the Northern Navajo Medical Center. Perron reflects on the award and her work for the Indigenous community.
Kimberly Noonan ’18DNP Selected as 2023 Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
On October 7, 2023, Kimberly Noonan ’18DNP was inducted as a Fellow within the American Academy of Nursing. A Chief Nurse Practitioner at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Dr. Noonan is committed to supporting Nurse Practitioners and advancing oncology nursing.
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