Resources
American Association of Colleges of
Nursing
American Indian
and Alaskan Native students can choose from the more than
600 nursing schools that are members of the American
Association of Colleges of Nursing. They are listed on the
association’s website . Registered nurses (RNs) who want to
earn their bachelor’s degree can explore more than 620 RN
to BSN programs on the website, including more than 340
offered at least partially online. In addition there are
149 programs available nationwide to transition RNs with
diplomas and associate degrees to the master's degree
level.
American Indian Science and Engineering
Society (AISES)
The AISES
mission is to increase substantially the representation of
American Indian and Alaskan Natives in engineering, science
and other related technology disciplines.
Through a
variety of educational programs, AISES offers financial,
academic and cultural support to American Indians and
Alaska Natives from middle school through graduate school.
AISES chapters are on many campuses
The 10-week summer internship program provides qualified
AISES students with opportunities to explore careers in
such federal agencies as the National Science Foundation
and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
All Nursing Schools
An online
directory of nursing education and careers that enables
students to: 1) search for schools by location, degree
and/or subject area; (2) compare and research schools; (3)
request free information from schools; and (4) explore
education options and careers paths.
ExploreHealthCareers.org
Department of Labor-Bureau of Labor
Statistics
National Alaska Native American Indian Nurses
Association (NANAINA)
NANAINA
supports the growth and professional development of Alaska
Native and American Indians students and nurses. Its
members advocate for the provision of improved, culturally
competent health care for Alaska Natives and American
Indians. Nursing students are welcome at NANAINA's annual
summits.
National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurses
Association
NCEMNA
is made up of 5 national ethnic nurse associations,
including NANAINA. NCEMNA's goals include: 1) support for
the development of a cadre of ethnic nurses reflecting the
nation's diversity; (2) advocacy for culturally competent,
accessible and affordable health care; (3) promotion of the
professional and educational advancement of ethnic nurses;
(4) education of consumers, health care professionals and
polity makers on health issues of ethnic minority
populations; (5) development of ethnic minority nurse
leaders in areas of health policy, practice, education and
research; (6) endorsement of best practice models of
nursing practice, education, and research for minority
populations.
National Student Nurses
Association
With
a membership of over 45,000 nationwide, the National
Student Nurses' Association mentors the professional
development of future nurses and facilitates their entrance
into the profession by providing educational resources,
leadership opportunities, and career
guidance.
Winds of Change
An American
Indian-published magazine focusing on careers and
educational advancement for Native people. The magazine is
published quarterly by AISES Publishing Inc. In addition,
the
Annual College Guide for American Indians & Native
Alaskans/Hawaiians is published
annually.