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.

UMass Lowell alumni Robert and Donna Manning were featured in a press release for the Lawrence Eagle Tribune paper.

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

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.
Featured Story
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.
In The News
UMass Lowell Names the School of Nursing

UMass Lowell Names the School of Nursing | In The News

4/28/2017
Eagle Tribune

UMass Lowell recently celebrated the naming of its School of Nursing and the first-ever endowed professorship in the nearly 50-year history of the program.
Press Release
UMass Lowell Celebrates Naming of Susan and Alan Solomont School of Nursing

UMass Lowell Celebrates Naming of Susan and Alan Solomont School of Nursing | Press Release

4/27/2017
UMass Lowell dedicated the Susan and Alan Solomont School of Nursing and announced the Donna Manning Endowed Chair for Nursing at a ceremony with more than 100 students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends held at the Health and Social Sciences Building.

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