Campus Security  
Security for the School of Nursing facility is provided by Jameson Memorial Hospital Security Department. Security officers routinely patrol the facility, inside as well as outside. They are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure atmosphere in and around the facility as a whole, through the enforcement of Hospital policies and standards.

The chief security officer, or his designee, participates in the Hospital and the School of Nursing orientation sessions. During this session, he addresses topics such as parking, personal safety skills, security procedures, crime prevention, and the security of personal possessions.

Security officers also patrol the facility's parking areas. They are available to escort students to their cars 24 hours a day upon request. Students are encouraged to use this escort service after dark and when traveling alone.

Disabled Persons 
Disabled persons are considered for admission following an evaluation from the individual's physicians, Health Service physician, and/or the results of diagnostic testing, which are reviewed in relation to the competencies that will be expected of them as a student/nurse. (Refer to Physical/Mental Demands of the Educational Program)

Guidance and Counseling 
Guidance and counseling services are provided to help the student find satisfying solutions to problems, adjust more readily to membership in the student group, and become a more effective individual in relating with others. These services are available for each student. Faculty members serve as advisors; each student is assigned to an advisor upon admission to the School. The student is free to consult the assigned advisor, other Faculty members, or the Hospital Chaplain for guidance and counseling. The Hospital's Employee Assistance Program is also available to the students.

Referral to consultation services outside the School is made as needed.  In addition, a small group session is provided for students for approximately the first two months of the first year of the program. This is done to help the student adjust more readily to the multiple roles they are attempting to manage and to help them identify with other students in similar situations.

Health Program 
The purpose of the health program is to safeguard the student's health and to assist him/her in establishing positive physical and mental health habits.

Each student, before final acceptance, must have a complete physical examination including laboratory studies, urine drug screen, and a dental and eye examination 2-3 months before entrance to the School of Nursing. The student must schedule the physical examination with the Jameson Work Health physician. An annual health check also is done through Health Services.  The School of  Nursing participates in random drug testing, done monthly, through Jameson Work Health Services.

The student health program is provided through Jameson Memorial Hospital Health Service, under the direction of a physician and a registered nurse. The Health Service Department is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and students are encouraged to use this service when ill. The Health Program is not designed to replace the family physician. Therefore, students are encouraged to retain the services of their own physician.

Jameson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing supports health promotion and a smoke-free environment. All personnel, patients, visitors, and students must comply with Jameson Health System policies. Student health policies are outlines in detail in the Student Handbook.

Hospitalization Insurance
 It is Strongly Recommended that each student purchase hospitalization insurance. All medical and hospital costs are the responsibility of the student.

The student and his/her parents or spouse are responsible for all medical care not covered by the hospitalization plan.

Housing 
All students must provide their own housing, if needed. Notice of rental accommodations in the community are posted on the bulletin board as they become available.

Liability Insurance
 All students are required to have professional liability insurance. All students are automatically enrolled through a reputable insurance carrier and are billed at the beginning of each school year.

Meals
Meals are the responsibility of the student. They may be purchased in the Hospital cafeteria (students pay the discounted employee rate), the hostess shop, or carried from home. Snack machines are located in the Hospital cafeteria and School of Nursing. 

Parking 
Off-site parking at Green Street near the Hospital is available. A courtesy shuttle service to and from the site may be provided by the Hospital. Due to limited parking areas, car pooling is encouraged.

Religion 
Although the Hospital and School are nonsectarian, students are encouraged to attend the church of their choice. A small Chapel is located in the center corridor on the second floor of the Hospital.

Student Council
The Student Council functions within the School. All students are encouraged to attend meetings. Participation in the organization provides students with an opportunity to develop personally, educationally, and professionally.

Members of the Student Council, with the guidance of the Faculty advisor, make recommendations for changes relating to the bylaws of Student Council, which are part of the Student Handbook.

Students have membership on three designated Faculty organization committees. Details outlining responsibilities can be found in the Student Handbook.

Student Employment 
Students may be employed while attending school. As required by the Pennsylvania Licensure Law, when students are employed in health agencies, they may not be employed as registered or practical nurses unless they are currently licensed as such. If employment is necessary, it cannot interfere with scheduled clinical or classroom experiences. Students are eligible to take the State Tested Nurse Aide Examination at the end of the first year.

Violation of Student Rights Procedure
A problem-solving procedure, based on a statement of student rights (Student's Bill of Rights, Nursing Education Directive #14), is available to students. The procedure is detailed in the Student Handbook.

Transportation
Students are responsible for providing their own transportation for all field trips and to all educational facilities.

Uniforms
Regulation uniforms are required and are purchased through the School of Nursing. Students are usually fitted at the School during June, prior to the beginning of the first semester.