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.