Simmons History
Shark Facts
Processes
DNP / RN
Spicy Fridays
100

Who was the founder of Simmons? 

John Simmons 
100

Which shark is known as a garbage disposal?

Tiger Shark 
100

What chatter group do you use to escalate a issue with an application?

@MSN: App Sec (Audits/Completes) & ADM 

100

Current Nursing@Simmons MSN students are eligible to complete _________ during the final term of their MSN program as long as they have a minimum MSN GPA of 3.0 or greater

Abbreviated Application 

100

Who's culinary specialty is Chicken Cacciatore? 

Emily

200

When was Simmons University founded? 

1899

200

What type of shark is the fastest swimmer?

Mako Shark

200

What is the turn around time to hear back from App Success after you have submitted the Applicant Document Tracking Request from?

1-2 days

200

What are the application items needed for the RN-MSN application? 

  • Active unencumbered and unrestricted U.S. Registered Nurse licensure

  • Completed nursing diploma, hospital-based certificate, or an associate degree

  • Up-to-date resume

  • Statement of Purpose

  • Transcripts from all institutions you’ve attended

  • Three letters of recommendation 

  • TOEFL scores (if your native language is not English)

200

Which Simmons shark did a handstand to impress her now husband and get covered in fire ants?

Tina!

300

Who is the most recent president of Simmons University? 

Helen Drinan

300

Which type of shark thrives well in fresh water?

Bull Shark 

300

What is the SLA between “all app items received” to “ready to complete”

5.6

300

What are the application requirements to apply to the DNP program?

  • Current curriculum vitae (CV)

  • One to two page personal statement

  • Transcript(s) of your academic record

  • Three letters of recommendation

  • The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), if your native language is not English and you do not have a degree from an English-speaking university. The School of Nursing’s TOEFL code is 3761.

  • Supplemental documents from your professional portfolio (optional

300

Which Simmons Shark wishes they were named Gage?

Brian..

400

What is the student to faculty ratio for Undergrad?

8:1

400

How many rows of teeth to sharks typically have?

5 rows of teeth

400

If a student is having issues accessing their Simmons connection, what next steps would you do to have them take to solve this issue? 

- Check their Simmons email 

- Call the Service Desk 

400

The DNP curriculum focuses strongly on leadership in professional practice. What courses cover this topic during the program? 


  • Ethical/Legal Issues in Advanced Practice

  • Professional Leadership and Practice Change

  • Advanced Research Methods

400

Which Simmons shark would have a youtube channel crafting leather, wood, and rocks? 

Stefan 

500

What is one of Simmons core values? 

  • We are at our best when students are first.
  • We prepare students for life’s work.
  • We cross boundaries to create opportunities.
  • We make a collective investment in community.
500

Which Simmons Shark pole vaulted in college?

Laszlo
500
When registering for a course, what steps does a student need to take to do so? 

Viewing Course Sections: AARC > Student > Search/Register for Sections

  • select the term (e.g. Fall'20 NURS,SW,BA @Sim -SEPT)

  • enter course number (e.g. 404)

  • Click ‘Submit’

500

What percentage of RN students are enrolled with Simmons Full time? 

37%

500

Which Simmons shark tried to cook thai food  for his girlfriend..forgot half the spices and undercooked the chicken. It resulted in giving everyone food poisoning 

Allen!

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