PWA Future of Nursing

Students exploring careers and colleges for nursing through hands-on experiences

PWA is offering a free nursing mentorship program for high school students. During the five-week program in November and December 2024, students will engage in hands-on-learning on-site at multiple Portland-area nursing schools and a hospital.

Application Deadline: October 17, 2024

In this program, students will:

Connect with nursing students, nursing school admissions officers and educators to learn about the nursing career path.

Engage in hands-on-learning on-site at multiple Portland-area nursing schools and a hospital.

Gain insight into school options including OHSU School of Nursing, University of Portland School of Nursing, Linfield College School of Nursing, and PCC.

Session Date : Session Location

Tuesday, Nov 5 : Linfield College

Tuesday, Nov 12 : Adventist

Tuesday, Nov. 19 : PCC - Sylvania campus

Tuesday, Nov. 26 : THANKSGIVING BREAK

Tuesday, Dec. 3 : UP School of Nursing

Tuesday, Dec. 10 : OHSU

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APPLICATION AND ELIGIBILITY

Students in grades 10 & 11 (sophomores and juniors) who want to explore a nursing career are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 5 PM.

The program is generously made possible by our industry and postsecondary partners, including the University of Portland School of Nursing, Kaiser Permanente, Oregon Health & Science University, Adventist Health, Linfield College, Portland Community College.

* All students are welcome to apply. Priority consideration will be given to students from partner districts who can attend all four sessions and who share brief compelling statements explaining their interest in participating, exploring careers and contributing to an inclusive workforce.

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