Nursing Students

The Nursing Living-Learning Community is dedicated to students in an academically rigorous program who are considering nursing as a career. Learning focuses more on a variety of issues, specialty areas, and careers related to nursing.

Academic Peer Mentor:

MAriana Villagomez
aaron hatton

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Residence Hall

Woodworth Residence Hall

As of the 24-25 Academic Year, the four-story complex of Woodworth is where the Health Professions and Nursing LLCs resides. Woodworth Complex is comprised of Brady, Wood, Crosley and Rogers halls and houses 600 residents.

Woodworth is near Bracken Library, Pruis Hall, Emens Auditorium, and several academic buildings. Residence halls in the same neighborhood include Park and Woodworth.

This residence hall has its own food court on the first floor of the building. Woodworth Commons offers a variety of dining choices to fit almost any appetite—anything from a grab-and-go sandwich to a meal cooked on a Mongolian grill. You can dine in a two-story atrium or one of the cozier dining areas with couches and TVs.

Woodworth includes free WIFI, a fitness room, spacious lounges and study spaces, a game room, and a music room. The hall is coed, includes community-style bathrooms, and the beds are stackable.

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Join Ball State University's School of Nursing Signature Experience, where academic excellence meets vibrant community living! This program is designed for first-year students eager to dive deeper into the nursing field and connect with a supportive community from day one. 

As a Nursing Signature Experience student, you will be guaranteed a bed space in the Nursing LLC in Woodworth Complex. Living here means you'll be surrounded by fellow nursing students, fostering an environment of academic dedication, collaboration, and shared professional goals. A key highlight of this experience is the direct access to the anatomical models and resources housed within your residence hall. 

Participants will be pre-registered for a connected course chosen by the School of Nursing, creating a seamless and integrated academic experience. To curate your academic success, the program offers exclusive events like mock anatomy practices that complement your coursework. As a Signature Experience student, you will also be first in line to sign up for high-impact, off-campus trips, such as visiting the IU Cadaver Lab in Indianapolis, Riley's Hospital for Children, and more. This immersive experience ensures not only guaranteed residence hall placement but also a transformative journey of academic and personal growth, shaping lifelong connections and fostering a deep sense of belonging. 

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  • Must be a first-year student.  
  • Must be a Pre-Nursing student at Ball State University.  
  • Must be willing to find and live with a roommate who is also a Pre-Nursing student with the School of Nursing. 
  • Guaranteed room space in Woodworth Complex, ensuring a room (bedspace) in the hall with your Living-Learning Community.  
  • Access to exclusive themed classes in both the fall and spring semesters, providing a unique and engaging academic experience.  
  • Priority to participate in LLC experiences and opportunities, offering an interdisciplinary off-campus experience. 
Nursing Signature Experience students have seven (7) days to accept their offer before it expires.  
Nursing Signature Experience participants are required to have a roommate who is also enrolled in the School of Nursing, typically a Pre-Nursing major. 
The connected class will be listed on your transcript like any other class you enroll in. 
No, the program is free. The connected class will appear as credit hours you are enrolled in, just like any other class you enroll in when it comes to the billing of tuition. 

Experiences

Each Living-Learning Community has notable experiences for students. For the Nursing LLC this includes:

  • Mock Practical: The Mock Practical program impersonates the anatomy exam that those in this overarching area of focus is required to take. This program helps provide resources and guidance to support students as they prepare for the anatomy exam.
  • Nursing Panel: This legacy program typically brings together nursing students, a nursing advisor, and a college of health science advisor for a panel discussion covering how to get into the nursing program and answer questions that first year nursing students likely have.
  • PAX-RN Program: Conducted by the Nursing APM, this program helps active Nursing LLC students prepare for the PAX exam.

Resource Room

Located on the first floor of Woodworth, students living in this community can expect an environment that focuses on learning about the different majors and careers within the nursing field.

This space generally hosts programming and support coordinated by the Nursing Academic Peer Mentor. It also houses course-specific learning resources such as anatomical models, books, and various study materials.

Academic partners:

Major:

  • Pre-Nursing
  • Nursing

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