Plymouth State University Samuel Read Hall Nursing Program Renovation

Plymouth State University’s (PSU) nursing program had outgrown its space. With enrollment targets doubled and teaching spaces scattered across multiple floors, PSU needed a solution that consolidated and modernized the program without expanding its footprint.

SMRT renovated the entire third floor of Samuel Read Hall to include two skills labs, two ICU simulation labs with tangential debrief classrooms, three additional enhanced classrooms, dedicated storage space, a new lobby, and 10 updated offices for nursing staff and program administration. The first floor of the building was reconfigured to accommodate an expanded 54-person classroom and a new ground-floor entry. Throughout, finishes, equipment, and lighting were updated to reflect current clinical standards.

The result is a centralized, simulation-based learning environment designed to mirror modern hospital settings. Students move through spaces that replicate the procedures and conditions of professional clinical practice, building familiarity and confidence before they enter the field. The renovation positions PSU’s nursing program for sustained enrollment growth within a constrained budget and an 11,000-square-foot envelop.

Location

Plymouth, NH

Square Feet

11,000

Renovation transformed a dated simulation room into a realistic ICU setting, supporting hands-on clinical training that mirrors contemporary hospital environments.

An adjacent observation room supports real-time monitoring and debriefing, reinforcing simulation-based learning while maintaining an uninterrupted clinical environment.

Informal lounge space provides students with a place to study, collaborate, and decompress between simulations, supporting well-being and peer connection within the nursing program.

Renovation transformed a dated classroom into a flexible, technology-supported learning environment that improves visibility, comfort, and instructional adaptability for nursing education.