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Nursing Nexus
The Nursing Nexus Learning Community introduces first-year students to the nursing culture and promotes a service-learning environment. Fun activities in a supportive academic setting helps students form friendships that will last throughout their academic career. Students have the opportunity to live together as a residential community which is especially helpful for students enrolling from out of state. Designed for first-year nursing students, Nursing Nexus participants enroll in BIOL 20300 and NUR 10800 together as a cohort in the fall semester and BIOL 20400 and NUR 10900 in the spring semester. Tailored assignments and access to experienced nurses help students form connections and prepare them for the rest of their college career and their future profession in nursing.
For specific questions regarding the Nursing Nexus LC, please email Ann Loomis (loomis0@purdue.edu).
Eligibility
- First-time beginning students admitted to the School of Nursing in the College of Health and Human Sciences
- Students must be eligible to take both BIOL 20300 and 20400; NUR 10800 and 10900 in order to participate in the learning community
Residential Component
- Students will indicate interest in learning communities (LCs) and apply during their housing application process. Students will be informed of the status of their LC application in mid-May.
- Roommate selection will occur after LC decisions have been made. If admitted to an LC, students will need to match with other student(s) admitted to the same LC. If not selected for an LC, the student's original housing preferences will be considered during general housing placement and the student will be able to roommate match with other general housing students.
- The location of learning community housing will be determined based on the incoming class size and the needs of the learning community.
- For specific question regarding learning communities, email learningcommunities@purdue.edu.
- For housing questions, visit (https://www.housing.purdue.edu/) or email housing@purdue.edu.
Duration
Full Academic Year
Associated Courses and Information
Fall
- NUR 10800 (1 credit) - Introduction to Nursing
- BIOL 20300 (4 credits) - Human Anatomy and Physiology
Spring
- NUR 10900 (1 credit) - Introduction to Nursing II
- BIOL 20400 (4 credits) - Human Anatomy and Physiology
Every fee eligible student involved with a learning community (LC) at Purdue will be assessed the $200 LC fee to their university account. These funds support activities and travel, signature LC events, housing assignments and/or course registration and instructor stipends.
Events and Activities Included:
- Freshman Welcome Picnic
- Nursing Skills Workshop
- Fleece Blanket Making with Visit to Nurse Managed Clinics
- Hands on Experience in the Simulation Lab
- Coffee Hours with Faculty
- Engagement Activities with Nursing Student Organizations
- Transition to Sophomore Year Send-Off Dinner
Information above is subject to change. If you are placed in the LC, the associated courses will be on your schedule prior to you registering for the rest of your courses.
