Activity 1

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 UT Health San Antonio 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.

Caleb Adamu-SUNRISE

Crystal Berryhill-SUNRISE

Gabriella Sophia Buentello-SUNRISE

Deami Cardenas-SUNRISE

Zuhra Khan-SUNRISE

Jesus Nino-SUNRISE

Odera Nsobundu - SUNRISE

Yvette Salazar-SUNRISE

Christina Strauser-SUNRISE

Larry Strickland-SUNRISE

Victoria Stringer-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.