Colorado State University

NCIN funding enabled the university’s nursing department to diversify its student body so it better reflected the community’s culturally diverse population. The nursing department engaged accelerated students in a mandatory “Orientation to Success” program that connected students with faculty advisors and other staff, offering tools and supportive services. Throughout the program, students received support and advice if they encountered problems. A front- page local newspaper article touted the NCIN grant, featuring a photo of the accelerated nursing students and instructor in a simulation lab and offering praise for the accelerated nursing program.