Authors

  1. Stewart, Stephanie PhD, RN
  2. Cleveland, Rebecca MSN, RN

Abstract

The Wisconsin Youth in Nursing (WYN) program was developed for students of color who are interested in nursing as a potential career. The purpose of this program is to introduce middle and high school students to the college experience, and to the myriad opportunities that a nursing degree provides. An ultimate goal of the program is to increase the number of culturally diverse nurses in Wisconsin. Discussed here are the specialized nursing-related activities of the WYN program, students involved in the program, their expectations and evaluation, and some outcomes of the program as perceived by the students.