Nominate a Pathfinder
Program Eligibility
All students must maintain a satisfactory academic record each grading period and ensure they are available to attend the 8 to 10 week summer internship to be considered eligible.High School Students
Seniors who have selected nursing as their major and accepted in an accredited nursing program within 2 years of starting college to continue in the Conway Nursing Pathway Program.
ADN-BSN Students
Nursing students in an accredited associate degree programs committed to an accredited baccalaureate education.
Pre-BSN Students
College nursing students who have been accepted in an accredited nursing program.
Nomination Deadlines for 2025
Partner schools and programs can submit a nomination for all eligible students. Please review nomination deadlines below.
Now Accepting 2025 Applicants
Nursing Track Deadlines
Nomination Deadline
Deadline to submit student nominations for 2025 summer immersion is Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025.
Screening and Interviews
Nominees with be reviewed and selected for interviews during February 2025.
Awards and Announcements
Nominees will be notified in March 2025.
Summer Immersion Program Dates
The Pre-BSN student summer immersion program (Nurse Trainee Pathfinders) runs from Wednesday May 28, 2025 – Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025.
High School Track Deadlines
Nomination Deadline
Deadline to submit student nominations for 2025 summer immersion is Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025.
Screening and Interviews
Nominees with be reviewed and selected for interviews during February 2025.
Awards and Announcements
Nominees will be notified in March 2025.
Summer Immersion Program Dates
High School student summer immersion program runs from Monday, June 9, 2025 through Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025.
Learn More About the Program
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- In good academic standing
Partner schools and programs will be required to submit the following for nomination of each nominee:
- Two letters of recommendation, one of the letters must be from a professor/educator/school counselor.
- Student essay demonstrating the student’s interest in being a registered professional pediatric nurse. We strongly recommend that the student emphasize key factors influencing their choice to pursue nursing as a profession and identify why they believe a mentoring relationship will facilitate their success.
- PDF electronic copy of school transcript; if selected, an official transcript will be required.
Contact Information
Any additional questions regarding the nomination process should be directed to Mourine Evans, program director.
Previous Pathfinders and Mentors
Meet our past pathfinders and mentors from previous years.