Simmons University Nursing Programs | Online

Earn Your Graduate Nursing Degree From a School Educating Nurses For 100+ Years

Our programs will help you broaden your scope of practice and provide advanced, holistic, patient-centered care.

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Multiple Start Dates

January, May, September

12–32 Months

Program duration

Over US$1.5 Million

In scholarships awarded

US$132,050

Potential salary outcome

Join Our CCNE-Accredited Programs

Simmons’ MSN, DNP, and post-graduate certificate programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Find Your Online Graduate Nursing Program

Simmons’ online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs are designed for licensed registered nurses (RNs). We also offer FNP and PMHNP post-graduate certificates for licensed advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs).

  • Broaden your scope of practice and provide advanced, holistic, patient-centered care.

  • Earn your degree in as few as 24 months (full time) or 32 months (part time).

  • Graduate ready to sit for the ANCC or AANP Family Nurse Practitioner board certification exam.

  • Designed for RNs with a bachelor’s in nursing (BSN).

  • In 2023, Simmons MSN-FNP graduates achieved a 97% ANCC pass rate and a 99% AANP pass rate.

  • Develop knowledge and skills in psychiatric mental health diagnosis and treatment.

  • Earn your degree in as few as 24 months (full time) or 32 months (part time).

  • Prepare to sit for the ANCC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner board certification exam to become a PMHNP-BCâ„¢.

  • Designed for RNs with a bachelor’s in nursing (BSN).

  • Drive change, improve patient outcomes, and lead health care teams effectively.

  • Earn your degree in as few as 12 months (full time) or 24 months (part time).

  • Follow your unique career path in the nursing profession by pursuing roles such as nurse manager or chief nursing officer.

  • Designed for RNs with a bachelor’s in nursing (BSN).

Designed for those who have earned their BSN, the BSN to DNP program enables you to earn your MSN, Leadership on the way to earning your DNP. Complete the program in as few as 32 months (full time) or 48 months (part time).

  • DNP – Executive Leadership: For registered nurses (RNs) who are looking for management expertise to take on leadership roles in their organization

  • DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP): For registered nurses (RNs) who aspire to become family nurse practitioners (FNPs)

  • DNP – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP): for registered nurses (RNs) who aspire to become psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs)

Designed for nurses who have already earned their MSN, the online DNP program prepares you to advance your clinical practice through the implementation of evidence-based research. Complete the program in as few as 28 months (full time) or 36 months (part time).

  • DNP – Executive Leadership: For registered nurses (RNs) who are looking for management expertise to take on leadership roles in their organization

  • DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP): For registered nurses (RNs) who aspire to become family nurse practitioners (FNPs)

  • DNP – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP): for registered nurses (RNs) who aspire to become psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs)

No GRE

GRE scores not required

35% Job Growth

By 2034

Up to 756

Clinical hours

Expand Your Scope of Practice

Empowering and educating nurses since 1902, Simmons University offers online nursing programs that extend our esteemed Boston-based programs to students across the country through a dynamic, online learning platform.

Get placement support

Join us in Boston for an in-person immersion

Prepare for board certification

Connect with mentors and build relationships

Complete innovative curricula created for nurses, by nurses

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