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Through news and feature stories, the Simmons Magazine highlights the inspiring ways members of our community are making a difference in their career fields, communities, and the wider world. Check out the latest issue

You're looking to advance your nursing career with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), but is it worth considering a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)? Understanding the difference between these credentials and what path is best for you depends on your career goals.

Jordan Monette ’27MSN, ’28DNP is a graduate student in the Direct Entry Doctor of Nursing Practice – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program. We spoke with her about her love for interpersonal connection, her desire to upend mental health stigma, and the holistic education she is receiving at Simmons.

President Wooten reflects on opening doors, and ensuring that individuals have the education, resources, skills, and confidence to charge through those doors—and the ability to open them for others.

Data science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are everywhere — what does it mean to major in these areas, as an undergraduate? We spoke with a professor and graduate of Simmons’ Bachelor of Science in Data Science and AI to learn more about what the degree entails, and how it prepares students to enter a rapidly growing field.