Call-out text:
Since the NCIN grants, Simmons has increased minority and under- represented students in the program by more than 20 percent. Active recruitment of NCIN Scholars sent a message that the Simmons College Department of Nursing is committed to serving all students.
An accelerated B.S.N.or M.S.N. program designed especially for the individual holding a bachelor's degree in another field.
Long text (Legacy Book):
To help increase the diversity of the school of nursing and health sciences, Simmons College developed an effective recruitment plan, which included developing an agreement with Bennett College, an ethnically diverse college for women. The recruitment plan also included sending mailings to hospital partners, the New England Regional Black Nurses Association (NERBNA), and the local chapter of the American Association of Hispanic Nurses (AAHN), as well as hosting social events with these organizations. The local NERBNA and AAHN presidents also serve as mentors to NCIN scholars.
A full- time accelerated second bachelor’s degree program and a full-time direct entry master’s degree program. The second bachelor’s program awards a BS in Nursing in 18 months and prepares graduates to sit for NCLEX-RN and licensure as a Registered Nurse. The Direct Entry Master’s Program awards a MSN in 3 years, and prepares graduates to sit for NCLEX-RN, licensure as a Registered Nurse, and certification as a family nurse practitioner. All students participate in a formal bridge and mentoring program.
18 months for accelerated bachelor’s, 3 years master’s program
A previous bachelor’s degree with cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
General Biology
Inorganic and Organic Chemistry
Anatomy and Physiology I+II
Microbiology
Introductory Psychology
Human Growth and Development
Statistics ( For Direct Entry MSN Students)
18 months for accelerated second bachelor’s degree program: $1,071 per credit
3 years for direct entry master’s program: $1,090 per credit
Round 3: 2010 – 2011
Rebecca Akonjang
Evelyse Dorcelus
Matthew Favazza
Paul Gould
Elizabeth McKenn
Melisa Philatre
Joanne Philippeaux
Yetunde Sonuyi
Johanne Souffrant
Samara Sousa
Vicky Tankoua