For those who hear the call to pursue a career in nursing, the choice cannot be made lightly. Nursing course loads are demanding, but support exists at The Ohio State University in the many student organizations which serve nursing students.
One such organization is Nurses of Character (NoC), a group which serves minority students in the College of Nursing. NoC provides minority students with opportunities for networking, a sense of belonging, academic support and social engagement. One way in which NoC differs from other nursing organizations on campus is that it primarily serves students who are part of racial, ethnic or cultural minorities.
Angelica Thompson, the president of NoC, was motivated to create a place where minority students could have a distinct voice and impact on the social climate of the College of Nursing. “The nursing workforce today is not reflective of the current patient population demographics. Minority nursing students face the feat of bridging this representation gap in our field. With this desired improvement in patient-healthcare provider representation, minority nurses are challenged with socialization into nursing as employers aim to increase diversity and inclusion in the practice.”
If you are interested in joining Nurses of Character, enrollment is currently open to pre-nursing students and students pursing bachelors or master’s degrees in nursing. Click here for more information about Nurses of Character and other nursing-oriented student organizations.