Nursing Student Resources

The Department of Nursing offers various resources to nursing students. 

Career & Transfer Fairs

Throughout the academic year, students will have the opportunity to engage with different career opportunities. 

Simulation Lab Remediation

Faculty work with students to help remediate learned skills to help them succeed in a clinical setting. 

Individualized Advising

Students are required to schedule a meeting with their assigned nursing faculty advisor to check in about their progress, deepen their understanding of the material, and talk about next steps in their nursing career. 

Individualized Meetings with Faculty 

Students have access to faculty to brainstorm solutions to personal and academic challenges and get connected to appropriate resources. 

Nursing Resource Coordinator 

The nursing department Nursing Resource Coordinator is Dee Westcott. They can provide advising in terms of organization, study prep, test prep, accessing HCC resources, student peer mentoring, mediated learning and more! 

Once you are enrolled into one of the HCC nursing programs you can schedule a time to meet with Dee Westcott  in person or via email: dwestcott@hcc.edu 

Nursing Resources Canvas Page

Nursing students have access to a Nursing Resources Canvas page. This is a repository of resources, curated materials, transfer and job information, and more. This content is updated weekly. 

Open Simulation Lab

Open sim lab is offered by the simulation specialist and the nursing resource coordinator for nursing students to refine and master basic to complex nursing skills. 

Additional Nursing Resources 

Nursing students have the opportunity to work with the resource coordinator, simulation staff, nursing faculty and fellow students outside of class and lecture. They engage in meaningful discussions, develop a deeper understanding of the course material, and apply their understanding in meaningful ways. 

You will need to schedule ahead of time to participate in or meet with any of the nursing resources offered

HCC offers a variety of campus resources and supports to students. 

For more information about resources and supports on campus, please visit hcc.edu 

Center for Academic Program Support (CAPS)

Students are encouraged to go to the CAPS tutoring center to review, ask questions, create a study plan, get a learning coach, and more!

For more information, please visit: hcc.edu/tutoring

Clubs, Organizations, Activities & Sports

HCC offers a variety of clubs, organizations, activities, and sports for students. 

For more information, please visit hcc.edu/student-life 

Library

The HCC library offers a variety of resources for students. They also have quiet study areas and helpful research assistants. 

For more information, please visit: hcc.edu/library 

Office for Students with Disabilities & Deaf Services (OSDDS)

OSDDS provides students with assistive educational technology, accommodation agreements, and so much more! 

For more information, please visit: hcc.edu/osdds

Thrive Center

Thrive provides free services and resources for students. They offer a food pantry, career closet, financial coaching, and more. 

For more information, please visit: hcc.edu/thrive

Trio

Trio offers supports for HCC students who are first generation, low-income or have a documented disability. 

For more information, please visit: hcc.edu/strive

WellConnect 

WellConnect is a free wellness program for students, staff, and faculty. They are available 24/7 and provide mental health counseling and more. 

For more information, please visit: hcc.edu/wellconnect