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Academic Advising

Upon enrollment in the first nursing course, students are assigned a College faculty advisor.

Bias Reporting

If you have experienced an act which you believe discriminates, stereotypes, harasses, or excludes anyone based on a part of their identity, you may report the incident to the HCA Ethics Line or web portal. As the reporter, you may choose to remain anonymous. To report an incident by phone, use (800) 455-1996. This line is answered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

To report online, use the web portal.

Communication

The College communicates using U.S. Postal Service, College email, Learning Management Systems, and electronic signature software. In the event of an emergency, urgent communications will be disseminated through these same channels, as well as HCA Alert (RAVE), the approved platform for emergency communications to ensure timely and reliable delivery of critical information.

Copy Machines

Copy machines are free for student use in the Student Success Center.

Counseling Services

The College provides access for students to WellConnect, a program designed to help students manage and improve their mental health. Students may seek counseling services at the WellConnect for You website or (866) 640-4777, code = RCON-STU

Liability Insurance

The College carries general and professional liability coverage for students through Health Care Indemnity, Inc. This coverage insures students in their capacity as student nurses.

Library

The online HCA Healthcare Library contains:

  • Over 7400 full-text e-journals and 2200 e-books
  • A customized HCA PubMed portal
  • Quick links to popular clinical resources like Up-To-Date
  • Advanced search and save features

For off-network access, simply use the same link and enter your 3-4 ID and network password.

Learning Skills Lab

The Learning Skills Lab (LSL) provides an environment for students to gain hands-on experience and refine their clinical skills. While in the LSL, the following policies must be followed:

  1. All used needles and glass are to be deposited in clearly marked red contamination sharps boxes available in the LSL.
  2. Needles are not permitted to leave the LSL.
  3. Children are not permitted to be in the LSL, unless part of a planned educational event.
  4. Only manufacturer recommended lubricant (labeled bottle) should be used on mannequins.
  5. Equipment is available for practicing nursing procedures. Contact the LSL Coordinator for use of additional supplies or equipment.
  6. Invasive procedures (IV start, injections) can only be performed on designated practice equipment (IV practice arms, injection pads). Students cannot practice on themselves and/or each other.

Simulation Center

The Simulation Center includes conference rooms and simulation labs that mimic patient hospital rooms. The Simulation Center utilizes high-fidelity nursing mannequins and virtual reality headsets to create scenarios that allow students to practice nursing skills, clinical decision making, teamwork, and communication in a controlled environment. Students will utilize this space for nursing practice through their clinical courses; individual or small-group remediation may be scheduled on a case by case basis.

Student Organizations

Research Student Governing Association (RSGB)

The Research Student Governing Board (RSGB) is the student leadership organization at RCoN, focused on advancing student life, professional growth, and nursing education. It promotes opportunities for involvement, service, and leadership.

Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI)

Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) is the nursing honor society honoring academic excellence and leadership. Student membership to the Upsilon Tau chapter is by invitation based on completion of one half of the nursing curriculum, cumulative Research College of Nursing GPA of at least 3.0, rank in the top 35% of the cohort, and academic integrity.

Student Ambassadors

Student Ambassadors represent the College at internal and external events, support recruitment and marketing efforts, and foster opportunities for student engagement, leadership and campus pride.

Nurses of Faith

Nurses of Faith explores the intersection of faith and nursing through open, thoughtful discussions. The group welcomes individuals from all faith backgrounds, as well as those without a faith tradition, who are interested in these conversations. Nurses of Faith is led by a faculty advisor.

Student Success Center

The Student Success Center provides resources for academic success including academic skills coaching, subject-based tutoring, writing assistance, and access to printers. Non-academic support services include the Research College of Nursing Scrubs Bank and non-perishable Goods Bank.  

Student Use of Course Materials and Recording in the Learning Environment Policy

The College prohibits students from creating a recording in the learning environment unless that student has obtained prior written permission from the instructor. The College also prohibits students from using course materials in a way that violates this policy.

In keeping with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, a student with a disability may be preapproved by the ADA Coordinator for reasonable accommodations involving recording in the classroom and/or use of course materials in a particular manner. In such situations, a faculty member does not have discretion to prevent a student from utilizing the accommodations.