The Details

Awareness.

A large component of our program is providing early exposure for students through career information sessions, local field trips, and original content creation. Closing the gap between what students imagine nursing to be and receiving first-hand knowledge is a key priority of CompassRN. 

Photo: Students touring the University of St. Thomas College of Nursing Simulation Center

Meeting the professionals

Access.

Connecting students to the field of nursing provides a direct link to the faces of healthcare, the different roles and responsibilities, opportunities, and allows students to observe industry collaboration.

Photo: Students visiting TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital learning about the importance of infection control.

Long-term Support

Mentorship.

The CompassRN Mentorship Program is a dynamic initiative aimed at connecting high school students with experienced nurse mentors, fostering a supportive relationship that extends from the formative years of their education through their journey to becoming registered nurses. This program empowers mentees to excel academically, develop professionally, and overcome obstacles on their path to success. Through long-term mentorship relationships, CompassRN inspires the next generation of diverse and compassionate nursing professionals, ensuring a brighter future for healthcare. 

Photo: 2023 Mentor Match Day

Photo: Maria and Yesenia – 2023 Mentor Match

BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER

Summer Nurse Camp.

CompassRN summer nurse camps are specifically tailored for underserved and underrepresented high school students who aspire to pursue a career in nursing. Committed to breaking down barriers to education and opportunity, CompassRN offers these transformative experiences at zero cost to students.

CamilaHigh School Junior / Nurse Camp Alumni 24'
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"Because of Compass RN, I’ve found my true passion, and the journey I want to embrace. It has not only helped me grow as a person and evaluate my career, but also made me realize how much more there is to learn. Because of Compass RN I’ve realized what I’ve been called to do my whole life, help others."
AriadnaCurrent Nursing Student / UST Nurse Camp Alumni 22'
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"I do think these programs – especially this one – are important because I had to look for opportunities and search for organizations that I could apply to so that I could help myself and possibly help my other peers - because we need that help as first-generation and low-income, under-resourced students - this is a really good opportunity for us to explore different careers and see if this what I really want do - - is this what I want to do for the rest of my life - and you have to really know because you don’t want to be in college and pay for a career that you know exactly nothing about.”
LeonardoHigh School Senior / CRN Camp Alumni 24'
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"Looking back, I wondered if I would still be indecisive about becoming a nurse if I hadn't gone to the camp... overall I had broad interest in becoming a nurse, but this camp gave me a deeper look into my perspective career path and acted as a turning point, helping me understand the steps to become a CRNA. A message that stood out from this experience came from one of the students at HCU and he mentioned that people might give strange looks for his occupation, but in the end, it's more masculine for him to pursue his interest without worrying about other's opinions. Those people who look down on him are stuck in the past and it's more admirable to endure criticism and follow your own path. This fulfilled my ambition and I am even more motivated to become a nurse."
AmberHigh School Senior / UST Camp Alumni 23'
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"CompassRN has greatly impacted my career path as a young professional. This program has opened my eyes to the endless possibilities and opportunities that are available to me as a minority seeking to pursue a job in the medical field. With all these options, I have decided to attend a four-year university, major in nursing, and become a forensic nurse or a nurse." anesthetist after my high school journey at Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy.
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