High Quality, Affordable Nursing Education
Mission: The mission of the Solomont School of Nursing is to educate and advance the nursing workforce through excellence in the application, integration, discovery, and dissemination of knowledge, focusing on addressing the health promotion needs of individuals, families, groups and communities within interprofessional teams.
Vision: The Solomont School of Nursing envisions a healthier world through the contribution of nursing professionals who excel in practice, leadership, education, research, and innovation.
High First-time Pass Rates on Licensure Exams
We are proud to announce that our National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) (Registered Nurse (RN) Board examination) student pass rate for 2025 was 94.6%. Our student pass rate for 2025 on the Nurse Practitioner exams were 100%. Congratulations to all of our successful graduates.
Donna Manning Simulation Laboratories
Students gain on-campus clinical experiences in the Donna Manning Simulation Laboratories, which helps to build skills and confidence before clinical rotations. The clinical scenarios cover inpatient and outpatient settings for pediatrics, maternity, behavioral mental health and acute care.Accreditation
The Baccalaureate, master's and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs in Nursing at University of Massachusetts Lowell Solomont School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Full Approval Status
The Nursing program maintains Full Approval Status from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
Nursing Advisory Board
Our distinguished School of Nursing Advisory Board lends its expertise to the school, helping us fulfill our educational and scholarly missions.
Proud History
- The oldest Family Health Nursing Program in New England, preparing Family Nurse Practitioners
- First Masters of Science (M.S.) Degree in Gerontological Nursing in the United States, preparing Gerontological Nurse Practitioners
- The School of Nursing was renamed to the Susan and Alan Solomont School of Nursing in April 2017 in recognition of the Solomonts' generosity to the university and nursing programs.
Distinguished Faculty
- Authors or contributors of more than 500 articles in virtually every national and international nursing and health-related journal and numerous texts
- More than 400 years collectively in hands-on healthcare practice
- Presenters at professional conferences in more than 30 countries on at least four continents
- Faculty honored by the American Academy of Nursing; The Gerontological Society of America; and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Recognition and Honors
- "Doctoral Universities One" status conferred by the Carnegie Foundation
- Holder of the "Highest Classification" by the American Association of University Professors