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SocialWork@Simmons Student Spotlight: Alberto Chang

Name: Alberto Chang

Program Type: Extended

Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts

SocialWork@Simmons student Alberto Chang is pursuing his MSW with a Child and Family specialization to become a psychotherapist. Originally from Boston, he has a …

Extinguishing the American Smoking Habit

In Nursing@Simmons’s last map post, we took an in-depth look at obesity in America, and the role that Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) have in addressing one of the nation’s most …

Trans*forming the Dialogue: First Voices

In our newest campaign Trans*forming the Dialogue, we reached out to people who identify as transgender and transgender allies to help us by offering their perspective on how we can …

What Is the Social Work Code of Ethics?

All social workers are beholden to the Social Work Code of Ethics —otherwise known as the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics — during their studies and vow to abide by its standards and principles throughout their careers. The following is an outline of the etiology of its creation and major points. The full text is available at the NASW website.

How FNPs Can Help Patients Prevent CHD

As online Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) programs often emphasize, education and disease prevention are critical components of patient care. Preventing coronary heart disease (CHD) starts at an early age, and …

SocialWork@Simmons Student Spotlight: Lillian Aguirre

Lillian Aguirre is a SocialWork@Simmons student from Las Vegas, Nevada, where she has lived for eight years. She earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Las Vegas Nevada, and is currently the program company manager for a private company that provides in-home services to families who have children with autism...