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  1. Simmons students working in the physical therapy lab.
    Student Story

    DPT Student Perspective: Preparing for Clinicals

    Simmons students Ally Rebelo ’28DPT, Brenda Rodriguez ’28DPT, Leah Ruddy ’28DPT, and Zuzanna Misztela ’28DPT are in the second year of the doctor of physical therapy (DPT) program. They shared how Simmons prepares them for integrated clinical experiences.

  2. Tina Delouchry and Delmy Piano with a group of graduate nursing students who gained experience giving physical exams to middle and high school student athletes.
    Student Story

    Nursing Students Perform Sports Preparticipation Physicals

    Simmons School of Nursing (SON) students are providing free sports preparticipation examinations for middle and high school student-athletes in the Boston area. We spoke with faculty preceptors Professor of Practice Tina Delouchry and Assistant Professor of Practice Delmy Piano, as well as nursing students and middle/high school faculty, about this special project.

  3. A closeup of a nursing student with a notebook on their lap in which they are taking notes
    Alumnae/i Feature

    DNP-FNP Graduate Discusses Clinical Experience and Pursuing a PMHNP

    Alisa Ssuyu Lin ’22MSN ’25DNP completed the Direct Entry Doctor of Nursing Practice – Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP-FNP) at Simmons University and began the Post-Graduate Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MSN/PGC PMHNP) last fall.

  4. Jordan Monette ’27MSN, ’28DNP in the Nursing Simulation Lab at Simmons
    Student Story

    Nursing Student Finds Fulfillment through Connection

    Jordan Monette ’27MSN, ’28DNP is a graduate student in the Direct Entry Doctor of Nursing Practice – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program. We spoke with her about her love for interpersonal connection, her desire to upend mental health stigma, and the holistic education she is receiving at Simmons.

  5. Musculoskeletal session, Nursing Immersion weekend May 2025
    Campus & Community

    Collaborating Across Programs During Nursing Immersion

    This August, School of Nursing students in the advanced practice nursing programs will convene on the Simmons campus for a three- or four-day long Immersion experience to prepare them for clinical rotations. We spoke to Associate Professor of Practice Laura Behm and Professor of Practice Tina Delouchry about a new session added to this year's Immersion, focused on interprofessional collaboration.

  6. Haley Dover ’22 standing among equipment in a hospital room
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Alumna Enjoys Adventures in Travel Nursing

    Haley Dover ’22 shares how Simmons prepared her for her current work as a travel nurse.

  7. Nursing students simulating working with a patient to discuss their medication
    Campus & Community

    Healthcare Students Earn Resume-Boosting IPE Badge

    The Interprofessional Education Digital Badge Program allows students to earn a valuable credential for their resume, demonstrating their commitment to a collaborative approach to health and social care.

  8. Two nursing students having a conversation.
    Student Story

    Direct Entry Nursing Student on Impacting Patient Lives

    Direct entry nursing student Hunter Lynch ’26FNP works in primary care and aspires to one day become a nursing educator. We spoke with him about hands-on learning at Simmons and the rewards of the nursing profession.

  9. Olivia Panagiotou ’23
    Alumnae/i Feature

    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.

  10. Joan Vera ’27MSN
    Student Story

    Forging a Path in Community Health

    Joan Vera ’27MSN shares her experience in the direct entry Master of Science in nursing and post-graduate certificate family nurse practitioner (MSN/PGC FNP), an accelerated program for students who completed a bachelor’s degree in a field outside of nursing.