The Solomont School of Nursing offers state-of-the-art laboratory and simulation experiences that prepare you for the real world.

By the Numbers

  • 94.6%

    National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) 2025 pass rate.

  • 100%

    2025 Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) National Certification Pass Rate

  • 100%

    Employment within six months after graduation for all programs.

  • 100+

    Health Care Partners.

  • 200+

    Students in Clinical Sites.

  • 100+

    Faculty Publications in Last 3 Years.

Two nursing students apply gel to a mannequin's belly in the UMass Lowell Nursing Simulation Lab.

Donna Manning Simulation Laboratories

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.

Meet Our Alumni and Students

Khuyen Tran poses for photo in the Solomont School of Nursing building.
Khuyen Tran '25
Nursing

Khuyen Tran is pursuing a nursing degree after witnessing the care provided to her grandfather during his hospitalization.

The simulation lab helped me develop my critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which I’ve already used in my clinical rotations.
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Nurse Isaura Jimenez at the Mary Immaculate Nursing/Restorative Center in Lawrence
Isaura Jimenez '17
Nursing

Three bus rides, a different language and a challenging curriculum were not roadblocks for Isaura Jimenez on her path to a nursing degree. She saw them as challenges to be met.

I could have never gotten as far as I did without the constant support and encouragement I received from the BDN staff.
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Twins Jessica and Jennifer Dossantos
Jessica Dossantos '23
Nursing

Jessica Dossantos chose UMass Lowell for its patient simulation labs – and because her twin sister liked the university, too.

I want to become a travel nurse and go into different areas where I haven’t been before.
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Caroline Klim with teammates.
Caroline Klim '23, '25
Nursing, Public Health

Lacrosse player Caroline Klim ’23 plans to apply public health knowledge to her future nursing career.

I am beyond grateful for the experiences and opportunities that UMass Lowell allowed me to have in my five years as a student-athlete.
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