The Solomont School of Nursing offers state-of-the-art laboratory and simulation experiences that prepare you for the real world.
As a student in our program, you'll build skills and confidence in the Donna Manning Simulation Laboratories. By interacting with high-fidelity adult, pediatric and maternal manikins or simulated patients (trained actors), you'll develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills before advancing to your clinical rotations.
While working for 16 years in an intensive care unit, Margaret Fitzgerald decided that she could do more to prevent patients from ending up in the hospital. So she earned a master’s degree in nursing at UMass Lowell to become a nurse practitioner.
Nursing student David Nguyen learned how to provide hands-on care to COVID-19 patients during the pandemic.
Jessica Dossantos chose UMass Lowell for its patient simulation labs – and because her twin sister liked the university, too.
After 12 years working as a registered nurse at Lowell General Hospital, Meredith Ritze developed specialized skills caring for people who struggle with urology issues. She applied to UMass Lowell to become a nurse practitioner to further her career.
