Exciting internship news! Six Polaris juniors have earned coveted spots in the Howley ASPIRE Nurse Scholars Program at Cleveland Clinic - a highly competitive, 12-week enrichment experience designed to deepen students’ understanding of the nursing profession and prepare them for future success in healthcare.
Congratulations to:
⭐ Gabriela Gante-Nguyen (Pre-Nursing, Berea-Midpark)
⭐ Rihanna Diaz-Holguin (Pre-Nursing, Strongsville)
⭐ Egypt May (Pre-Nursing, Berea-Midpark)
⭐ Rose Willis (Pre-Nursing, Berea-Midpark)
⭐ Andrea Velazquez Reyes (Pre-Nursing, Berea-Midpark)
⭐ Mercedes Castillo (Medical Professions, Berea-Midpark)
Only 50 students across Northeast Ohio are selected for this prestigious opportunity each year, making this an outstanding accomplishment for these six dedicated students.
Throughout the program, students gain hands-on, real-world exposure to the nursing field while building essential professional skills. Their experience includes learning about:
• The profession of nursing
• Relationship-based care
• Simulation skills lab experiences
• Health literacy and barriers to care
• CPR certification
• Nursing and community health
• Research and evidence-based practice
• Professional communication, personal branding and presentation skills
This immersive experience will provide invaluable insight into the nursing profession and help shape their future careers in healthcare.
Please join us in congratulating these future healthcare leaders and wishing them continued success in this amazing journey!