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  1. Hunter Lynch ’26FNP
    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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Claire Tuquero ’26
    Student Story

    Bringing Cancer Education to Underserved Communities

    Nursing student Claire Tuquero ’26 reflects on her involvement with the Passionate Leaders Project and the clinical training she was able to achieve at several Boston hospitals.

  5. A Simmons nursing student working with "Carlotta" in the home health lab
    Campus & Community

    Students Experience Immersive Interprofessional Learning

    The Carlotta Simulation is an interprofessional simulation lab established by Simmons’ School of Nursing faculty. It has been developed into an invaluable experience for students of nursing, physical therapy, and nutrition. This year, School of Social Work students have also been invited to participate.

  6. Vanessa Iroegbulem ’26MSW
    Student Story

    Researching Harm Reduction, Cultivating Compassionate Care

    Vanessa Iroegbulem ’26MSW reflects on two of the impactful experiences during her time at Simmons: her clinical placements and her participation in the Harm Reduction Training (HaRT) Scholars Program.

  7. Small flags displayed in the veterans lounge. Photo by Kate Smith.
    Student Story

    A Holistic Approach to the Veteran Population

    Tim Norton ’26MSW is completing his master of social work + clinical practice with active service members, veterans, and families certificate at Simmons. Norton shares how he brings his own experience as an Army officer and his training at Simmons to support this unique population.

  8. Emma Radlinski
    Student Story

    A Pivotal Experience in Human Anatomy for DPT Student

    Emma Radlinski ’24 ’26DPT is pursuing the accelerated program in health and exercise science and physical therapy (3+3), which combines a bachelor of science in health and exercise science with a doctor of physical therapy (DPT). Now in the DPT portion of her studies, Radlinski shares what brought her to PT in the first place, and the accelerated degree.

  9. Louis Izzi and his parents at the White Coat Ceremony held by the Department of Physical Therapy at the end of student's first year.
    Student Story

    DPT Student Applies Theory to Practice

    Louis Izzi ’26DPT shares the many benefits of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Simmons: small classes, case-studies, cadaver anatomy training, and simulations to prepare for clinical rotations.

  10. A collection of nutritious foods such as nuts, fruits, and vegetables alongside a set of weights and a jump rope
    Student Story

    Internship Student Combines Nutrition and Athletics

    Marie Bazarbachian ’25MS, ’26DIP is an athlete focusing on clinical nutrition. We spoke with her about a customizable education at Simmons and her service to her community.