Houses of Nursing
At the Alice Lee Centre of Nursing Studies (NUS Nursing), we have a House system that originated in England. In traditional schools in England, the House system divides students into smaller “houses” within the school. Each house will have its own unique name, leadership and identity. The purpose of the House system is to promote peer mentoring, foster community spirit and inculcate a sense of belonging for the students in their houses.
At NUS Nursing, our House system allows nursing students from Year One to Year Four to come together to build a supportive and nurturing mentoring and learning community. Our newly enrolled nursing students will be inducted into vibrant Houses which are named after leading nursing theorists.
Our House system aims to provide pastoral support and guidance, encouragement to students with different abilities and life experiences to reach full potential in their academic pursuit and clinical practice. This is because at NUS Nursing, we are highly committed not only to the academic progress of the students but also in providing ongoing support to our students from different walks of life, and giving them the most nurturing physical and emotional environment possible.
Our House Peer Mentoring Programme allows senior peer mentors to provide mentoring support to their junior peer mentees to help them cope with the academic and clinical rigorous demands. Each House also have assigned House Advisor/s whose main role is to lend support
to the House Captains, Vice-captains and Peer Mentors.
Our House Master, Captains and Vice-captains, and Programme Directors are student leaders who take the lead to organise Freshmen Orientation Camp, Inter-House Games and Fund-raising activities. Through these interactive, fun and engaging events, our new intake of nursing students are able to mingle with their seniors and be better acquainted with life as a student in NUS Nursing. It also promotes a sense of belonging and camaraderie spirit within their respective Houses.
We believe our students can develop to their fullest potential as an individual and professionally as they bond, learn and build memories together through the interactions between the juniors and seniors students within each House.
Dr Siriwan Lim, PhD, MHSc(Ed), BHSc(Nur), CCNC, RN
Directory
House Peer Mentoring Programme
Our House Peer Mentoring Programme creates a supportive platform for nursing students from Year 1 to Year 4, fostering collaboration, connection, and mutual growth. Senior nursing students act as peer mentors, offering guidance and understanding to their junior peers, drawing from their own experiences in navigating both academic and clinical challenges.
This programme not only supports academic and personal development but also provides a unique opportunity for students from different years to interact, collaborate, and form meaningful connections. By bringing together various cohorts of nursing students, the programme encourages the building of friendships and a strong sense of community, allowing students to expand their network and support one another through shared experiences.
In addition, nursing alumni return to the programme to continue their role as mentors, further highlighting the long-term success and impact of this initiative. Their continued involvement underscores the strength of the mentoring relationship and the lasting influence it has on both current students and graduates.
Built on a foundation of trust and respect, this mentoring relationship allows both mentors and mentees to learn from each other. By engaging in this partnership, we believe our nursing students will thrive, developing to their fullest potential with the support and inspiration of someone they can rely on for advice and encouragement.
Testimonials
Claudia
Darryl
Andy
Kheng Hsien
Keren
Estherjoy
Andrew
Jericha
David
Ashley
Chervon
Dylan Phang
Shyann Ng
Sebastian Koo Yong Jun
Aislinn
Ying Hui
Aletheia
Tisha
Jolin Phannely
Mei Xing
Freshmen Orientation Camp
Freshmen Orientation Camp (FOC) is a student-organised camp for the freshmen entering NUS Nursing to assimilate into NUS and Nursing. Through the course of the camp, freshmen will get to build long-lasting friendships as they work and play together with their housemates, forging a sense of community and a good social support system. Freshmen can expect to experience fun games, exciting performances as well as attractive prizes to be won – all whilst getting to know their peers from their Nursing Houses! Apart from the fun, they also get to learn more about Nursing and school curriculum through conversations and sharings with their seniors, speakers and professors. So what are you waiting for? Sign up for FOC now to have the best summer camp of your life! Do check out the NUS Nursing FOC official Instagram page @nusnursingfoc for more information!
Inter-House Games
Every year, NUS Nursing brings the excitement of our Inter-House Games (IHG) – the ultimate house event to anticipate right at the start of semester 2! Organized entirely by the House Committee, the ten Nursing Houses face off in a thrilling day of fun-filled competition, with amazing prizes waiting for the top House! Each year, the theme and focus of IHG change (and so does the winning House!). So, will your House claim the title of the best House of the year? That’s in your hands! Don’t miss out and follow us on Instagram @housesofnursing for all the latest updates!
