Bunker Hill Community College

STAND Program

Our Mission
STAND (Students Taking Action for Nursing Diversity) strives to assist the alleviation of health disparities through education, experience, and mentoring for Boston High School seniors focused on a career in the Healthcare Industry.

STAND provides high school students who have expressed an interest in the nursing field an opportunity to pursue a nursing degree at Bunker Hill Community College. Upon completion of the STAND program, and Bunker Hill Community College’s course prerequisites, participants will have guaranteed acceptance into Bunker Hill Community College’s Nursing Program. Students will also have the option to pursue a certificate from one of BHCC’s Allied Health fields (Medical Assisting, Medical Coding, Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, or Surgical Technician). This will provide students with a basis for a career in which they will achieve an excellent salary, benefits, a rewarding career, and the respect of colleagues, family and friends. Bunker Hill Community College is enthusiastic about collaborating with community partner in an effort to make STAND productive and progressive.

Participating Schools

• Health Careers Academy
• Parkway Academy of Science and Health
• Madison Park Vocational Technical Academy
• Community Academy of Science and Health

STAND Advantages

• Free Dual Enrollment Course at BHCC
• Job Shadowing opportunities at local hospitals
• Hands-on Labs and Workshops
• Mentoring, Advising and Tutoring
• Guaranteed admission to BHCC’s Nursing program upon successful completion of all prerequisites.
• Field Trips
• Stipends

STAND Lessons

• Health Disparities and Inequalities
• Healthcare Career Options
• Learning Styles
• Communication Skills
• Medical Terminology
• Conversions/Abbreviations
• Vital Signs
• Test Taking Skills
• Time Management
• Personal Care and Self-Respect

Participation Criteria

• Participating schools recommend students
• Students are interviewed and selected by the STAND Coordinator
• Students must take the College Placement Test to determine skill level for college courses
• Students must attend the STAND Orientation to tour BHCC, meet STAND/BHCC staff, and receive instructions for the start of Dual Enrollment course, Success in Nursing
• It is mandatory for students to participate in BHCC’s Dual Enrollment course, Success in Nursing
• It is mandatory, at this time, to receive tutoring and other support as deemed appropriate
• Students are required to keep up with High School academics as well as work from the Success in Nursing course
• The Success in Nursing course must be completed with a grade of C or better
• Attend field trips to the Museum of Science and Children’s Hospital

Program Registration

Click here to download the program registration form

Contact Information

La Toya Robinson
Program Coordinator
Phone: 617-228-2246
Fax: 617-228-2124
Email: ltro3971@bhcc.mass.edu

Division of Nurse Education and Health Professions
Phone: 617-228-2028