The first activity aims to increase nursing student engagement by implementing two distinct mentorship pathways. The first pathway, the Summer Undergraduate Nursing Research Immersion Experience (SUNRISE) focuses on guiding students through research experiences and scholarly activities, while the second pathway, New Horizons, emphasizes clinical mentorship, helping students translate knowledge into practice. Together, these pathways offer comprehensive support, fostering both academic and professional growth.
SUNRISE
The Summer Undergraduate Nursing Research Immersion Experience (SUNRISE) is an eight-week paid research program at Íø±¬³Ô¹Ï School of Nursing, designed for eligible undergraduate nursing students in their 5th and 6th semesters on the traditional BSN track. The program offers diverse nursing students an opportunity to engage in faculty-mentored research, fostering exposure to nursing scholarship and graduate education.
Samantha Barrios - SUNRISE
Audrie Cavazos - SUNRISE
James Cooney - SUNRISE
Adam Guerra - SUNRISE
Mariana Lozano - SUNRISE
Johnathan - SUNRISE
Deana Naser - SUNRISE
Jaybee Llorente Pedrosa - SUNRISE
Mark Rodriguez - SUNRISE
Lillian Sanchez - SUNRISE
Solee Wirba - SUNRISE
Denisse Aguilar Zepeda - SUNRISE
New Horizons
New Horizons is a one-week paid program designed for eligible undergraduate nursing students in their 5th and 6th semesters on the traditional BSN track. Supported by the Title V Grant, APOYO, New Horizons aims to advance and support student nurses in South Texas. The program offers diverse nursing students an opportunity to engage with mentors at University Health, participating in activities focusing on evidence-based practice, patient education, and the patient experience.