In these functions the center is dedicated to supporting the vision, mission, and philosophy of the University of Massachusetts School of Nursing. A faculty member from the School of Nursing manages and directs the Center, tutors students and counsels faculty on using the LRC to enhance teaching. Students may meet with TAs by appointment. The LRC staff also includes student workers trained to answer questions about the Center.
Students can practice nursing skills ranging from communication to advanced physical assessment.
Computerized instructional technology . The LRC has computers and a printer for faculty and student use. Many of these resources are incorporated in the nursing curriculum. LRC video titles cover many nursing categories, including communication, community, culture, family, fundamentals of nursing care, gerontology, health assessment, home care, holistic care, leadership, maternity, medications, pediatrics, psychiatric, research and restorative nursing. Reference books, textbooks, and journals .