A diverse but small student body fosters friendship and support among all students. Total enrollment is about 300 students whose ages range from 17 to over 50. The majority of students are 21 to 30 years old and most have taken some college level courses prior to enrollment. About ten percent are male students and eight percent are minority.

Student Government

The Student Organization fosters a spirit of closeness, understanding and cooperation among all students, through activities and self-regulation. It supports activities that meet student needs and demonstrates commitment to the community through involvement in health and social issues. All students are members of the Student Organization. Leadership positions are available for those students elected as officers by their peers.

National Student Nurses’ Association

All students have the opportunity to become members of the National Student Nurse Association (NSNA) which provides connections with other nursing students throughout the country. Student representatives may attend regional and national conferences and have leadership opportunities as school delegates. Members also receive a quarterly publication, Imprint, which relates news of interest and concern to all student nurses.

Representation on Faculty Committees

Students serve as representatives on selected faculty committees, as well as the Faculty Organization as a whole. Student representatives are elected by their classmates to provide student perspectives and communicate the work of each committee to their classes. Through an ad hoc Grievance Committee process, students have an opportunity to resolve academic and non-academic conflicts when other means have not resulted in satisfaction.

Recreation

On the Medford campus students plan a variety of activities during the school year that may include class gatherings, community service events, and seasonal parties.

On the Weston campus, students may use the athletic complex facilities, which include a 75-foot pool with outdoor deck and patio, Jacuzzi, sauna and fitness center. Basketball, tennis, volleyball and badminton courts are also available. Students may also participate in team sports. The Fine Arts Center provides musical and theatrical experiences.

Students may easily access public transportation from either campus to nearby Boston to enjoy the city’s varied cultural and recreational activities.

Student Facilities

Students enjoy a fully equipped student lounge with kitchen area, cable TV and computer with Internet access. Quiet study rooms and individual lockers are also provided on the Medford campus. Meals may be purchased at the Medford campus hospital cafeteria or at the Dining Room and College Cafe’ on the Weston campus.

Dress

Uniforms must be worn when students are involved in most patient care activities. Information concerning the purchase of uniforms is sent to accepted applicants with other enrollment information.

Transportation and Parking

Students provide their own transportation to and from all learning experiences. In order to best serve patients, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, like all surrounding community hospitals, reserves on-site parking for patients, visitors and some staff. During the day, until 4:00 p.m., all students and many employees park at nearby off-site parking lots and are shuttled to the hospital’s Medford campus. The shuttle bus is scheduled to meet both student and employee needs. After 4:00 p.m. until 6:30 a.m., students may park in designated areas on the Medford campus.

Weston - On the Weston campus students park in designated on campus lots.