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

By the Numbers

  • 95%

    National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) 2024 pass rate.

  • 92.3%

    Master’s Nurse Practitioner certification exam 2022 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

Karen Melillo and Sue Mullaney
Susan Mullaney ’93, ’15
Nursing

Susan Mullaney, who earned a doctorate in nursing practice in 2015, is a vice president at UnitedHealth Group, where she focuses on keeping seniors healthy. She joined the board of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, which sets curriculum standards for nursing degrees.

It’s my mission to get more people educated about geriatrics.
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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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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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Amina Mohammed speaks at Youth Poet Laurete Ceremony at Mechanics Hall, Worcester
Amina Mohammed '24
Nursing

Amina Mohammed is the first Youth Poet Laureate of Worcester and a first-year nursing major who loves helping people, especially children.

My passion is to help people. That’s what brings joy to my heart.
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