NCIN Scholar Network: Student Panel

Summit Year: 
2013
Presented By: 
NCIN Scholar Network
Session Overview:
The New Careers in Nursing Scholars Network began in response to scholars’ expressed desire to promote interconnectivity among RWJF NCIN scholars. The Scholars Network was officially established in October 2012 and the Steering Committee has meet over the past year to plan for continued activities and the future direction. The Scholars will discuss the advancement they have made in their careers and plans to increase the participation of more scholars in the Network that is supported by the National Program Office. It is envisioned that this Network will continue to provide a platform for sharing resources and skill sets, allowing the group to advance and focus on its’ mission and vision.
 
Session Objectives:
1. Describe the progress of the NCIN Scholars Network over the past year.
2. Discuss approaches that will increase the participation of NCIN scholars in the Network.
3. Describe the benefits to both scholars and NCIN programs of supporting the Network.

Scholar Network Members in Attendance:
Cattleya Buranasombati May, AMSN from Boston College
Chris Fogarty, ABSN from Kent State University
Sue No, ABSN from University of South Florida
Onome Henry Osokpo from ABSN, SUNY Stony Brook University
Beret Ravenscroft, ABSN from Southern Connecticut State University
Juan (John) Reyna, ABSN from University of Texas at El Paso
Luis Sanchez, ABSN from New York University
Blake Smith, ABSN from Nebraska Methodist College
Kenneth Stice, ABSN from University of Texas at El Paso
Natasha Leland, ABSN from Samuel Merritt University

Faculty Advisors:
Aara Amidi-Nouri, PhD, RN, Samuel Merritt University
Susan Ward, PhD, RN, Nebraska Methodist College

If your students are interested in being members of the Scholar Network tell them to find us on Facebook and NING! For Facebook: Just search for NewCareersinNursing. Join us on the NING Platform www.ncinscholarsnetwork.org

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