Solomont School of Nursing

Launch or Elevate Your Career

Housed in the Health & Social Sciences Building, the Solomont School of Nursing offers state-of-the-art laboratory and simulation experiences that prepare you for the real world.

Our School Has a New Name

The School of Nursing was renamed in April 2017 to the Susan and Alan Solomont School of Nursing in recognition of the Solomonts' generosity to the university and nursing programs. Learn more.

STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM IN CADIZ

The 13 students from the Solomont School of Nursing that embarked on the study abroad trip accompanied by Asst. Prof. Valerie King to the University of Cadiz in Spain managed to break language barriers as they spent two weeks in an intensive medical Spanish study.

Nursing Programs Re-accredited

We are proud to announce that the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) has awarded the BS, RN-BS and MS nursing programs a full, 10-year reaccreditation through 2026. CCNE has also awarded a full five-year initial accreditation of our Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program, through 2021.

FULL APPROVAL STATUS

The Nursing program maintains Full Approval Status from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.

First time pass rate exceeds state and national averages

Eighty-nine percent of our 2016 bachelor of science nursing graduates who took the licensure exam (NCLEX) passed on their first try. UMass Lowell's first time pass rate of 89 percent exceeds the state average of 83.6 percent and national average of 84.5 percent. We are proud of our graduates and wish them the best of luck in their nursing careers.

By the Numbers

100+
Health Care Partners
200+
Students in Clinical Sites
100+
Faculty Publications in Last 3 Years

School News

Featured Story
Co-op Scholars Explore Infinity – and Beyond

Co-op Scholars Explore Infinity – and Beyond | Featured Story

8/18/2017
Every year, more than 200 first-year students receive merit-based, $4,000 Co-op Scholarships in their acceptance packages. The scholarships pay them to do research with a faculty member, intern at a community agency or study abroad.
Featured Story
Nursing Students Break Down Language Barriers in Spain

Nursing Students Break Down Language Barriers in Spain | Featured Story

6/26/2017
Led by Asst. Prof. Valerie King, 13 students from the Solomont School of Nursing spent two weeks in Cádiz, Spain, learning Spanish medical terminology.
Press Release
UMass Lowell Unveils Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences

UMass Lowell Unveils Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences | Press Release

5/18/2017
UMass Lowell officially dedicated its College of Health Sciences to alumnus Roy Zuckerberg in recognition of his support for the university and its students.
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Elder Affairs Champion Urges Students to Get Involved in Health Policy

Elder Affairs Champion Urges Students to Get Involved in Health Policy | Featured Story

5/17/2017
Alice Bonner ‘89, who spoke on campus to students, staff, faculty and community agency representatives at the recent third annual Healthy Aging-Living Well Forum, urged students to get involved in health policy.

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