Student Experience

The Student Success Center provides academic and co-curricular resources and programming to promote success in and out of the classroom. Our mission is to assist underprepared, prepared, and high-achieving students in developing the skills necessary to achieve their academic goals through the development of critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and self-reflection.

Services available for nursing students:

• Subject-based tutoring
• Writing tutoring
• Study group facilitation
• Academic success plans
• Academic workshops
• Study rooms
• Student copier/printer

Located inside the Student Success Center, the Goods Bank provides free non-perishable food items, hygiene products, school supplies and household goods to students in need. Inventory is sustained by donations from faculty, staff and students. The Goods Bank empowers student shoppers to choose the items they need most and helps students in need to live, learn and thrive.

All Research College of Nursing students have access to WellConnect, a free and confidential service designed to help you succeed with access to:

• 24/7 telephonic support from licensed mental health professionals
• Professional help to address emotional stressors, test anxiety, relationship issues, and more
• Legal and financial consultations
• Referrals for things like housing, utilities, childcare, and other local resources
• A website full of articles, assessments, webinars, financial calculators, skill builders, and more

Enrolled students can access this service through the Student Services Canvas course.

The Research Medical Center Safety and Security Department offers protection and assistance to students. Some of the services offered include assistance with low tires, jump starts, escorts for students, and security patrols. (816) 276-4411

Research Medical Center offers a program managed by Bright Horizons on a space-available basis for Research College of Nursing student’s children aged six weeks through pre-K. A summer school-age program is also offered. (816) 276-4888

The cafeteria inside Research Medical Center is open to students and features healthy, flavorful cuisine made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Students who show their badge receive an employee discount. For a quick pick-me-up, the RMC Daily Grind coffee shop offers a variety of beverages and light snacks. It's a convenient spot to recharge between classes or clinicals.

Pastoral Care services are available at the hospital to help meet the spiritual needs of students. (816) 276-4120

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

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 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 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.