Indiana University– Purdue University Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN
 Student ambassadors helped with new student orientation programs, sharing their experiences as scholars and discussing the positive impact the NCIN scholarships had on their lives.

Formerly Indiana University 

Grant Years:

2013
2014
Degrees Conferred: 
BSN
Scholarships Awarded: 
10

Scholars:

 Round 6: 2013 – 2014
Devan Graves
Michael Hutchinson
Angelica Jaramillo
Latia Turner
Melissa Zapanta
 
Round 7: 2014 – 2015
Maria Alatorre
Shakeeta Cotton
Jasmine Dawson
Cheyenne Starner
Mariama Young
NCIN scholars were recognized as student ambassadors on the
School of nursing campus and represented the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis School of Nursing (IUSON) at campus and community events. Scholars served as mentors for high school students in a special summer camp, “Breaking the Myths of Nursing,” which raised awareness about the profession. They spoke on panels, participated in simulations, and helped students with hands-on activities. IUSON leveraged its NCIN funding and was awarded a grant for accelerated students from the Helene Fuld Trust. Additionally, IUSON leveraged its NCIN funding by providing free tutoring for the scholars, funding for the scholars to attend a national nursing conference, and paid for the scholar’s membership to a national nursing organization.