Underrepresented nursing students are most successful when recruited and supported academically to promote their progression through college and beginning employment as a nurse.
Emotional / Moral Support
- Peer mentoring
- Professional support organizations:
- National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) Nebr. Chapter
NAHN.neb@gmail.com - Omaha Black Nurse Association (OBNA)
https://www.facebook.com/OmahaBlackNursesAssociation - American Assembly of Men in Nursing (AAMN) Omaha Chapter
AAMNOMAHA@gmail.com - National Indian Nurses Association
https://www.nainausa.com/gpage3.html - Diversity In Nursing
Diversitynursing.com
- National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) Nebr. Chapter
College Counseling Services
- Professional/faculty mentoring
- Minority professional organizations
- Peer to peer faculty mentoring
- Clarkson College Gateway Scholarship Program
Professional Socialization
- Summer internships/residency programs (Contact local healthcare facilities)
- Celebrations for academic success
- Motivational speakers (see Nursing Speaker’s Bureau)
- Academic and career advising, and technical support
Explore the Following Resources
- Academic Success Center
- Tutoring Services
- Test taking skills
- Open lab/recitation
- Campus technical support
- Campus Career Services
- Financial Resources for nursing students
Applying for Your First Job
- Writing your resume and preparing for interview – Courtesy of Aureus Medical.