Student Services

Religion

The School of Nursing is a Catholic school, however there is no discrimination in the admission of students on the grounds of religious belief.

The hospital chapel is available to students at all hours. The students have the opportunity for assisting at the Celebration of the Eucharist, frequenting the Sacraments, and / or private devotion.

Guidance / Counseling

The guidance/counseling program is designed to assist students as they cope with the new demands placed upon them as they pursue a career as a professional nurse.

The faculty endeavors to provide an environment in which the student is comfortable in examining personal abilities and limitations and also with self-exploration of values and goals. Emphasis is placed upon helping the student achieve feelings of self worth and growth.

Health Services

There is an organized health program which is available to provide medical care and health needs of the student.

An entrance physical examination, including laboratory studies, tuberculin testing and immunizations are performed. The student or his/her parent/guardian assumes charges for all other health needs. Students are required to submit proof of health/hospital insurance on a yearly basis, or they will not be allowed to attend clas or clinical.

Learning Resource Center

The Learning Resource Center is a combination of four areas which are utilized to enhance student learning. These four areas include:

• Health Science Library: Located on the first floor of Marian Hall, the library contains an up-to-date collection of reference books, periodicals and clinical texts on medical, nursing and allied health fields. Computer literature searches are available. In addition, the libraries of Rhode Island College and the Community College of Rhode Island are available for use by our students.
  
  
• Nursing Arts Lab: Set up like a hospital room, this area provides the student with hands-on experience to learn nursing skills prior to going onto the hospital units to care for patients. The NAL is utilized to teach new skills, remediate when needed, and allow students to practice skills at individually scheduled times if necessary.
  
  
• Computer Laboratory: Has several computers for student use and has internet access.
  
  
• Audiovisual Laboratory: Utilized as an adjunct to the Nursing Arts Lab, students view videos of specific skills prior to their NAL experience. The AV Lab is also available to students who want to review previously shown videos.
  
  
• Laptop Purchase Program: Freshman Students entering the nursing program are required to purchase a laptop computer. These laptop computers will be used to access the School of Nursing wireless server and software.

Commuter Facilities

A lounge with a television, radio and copy machine are available on the second floor of Marian Hall. An additional lounge is located in the lower level with vending machines. Lockers are provided for student use in the basement of Marian Hall, adjacent to the classrooms.

Discounts

• Medications may be purchased at the hospital pharmacies at a reduced cost.

Student Handbook

A handbook is made available to every student on entrance to the school.