Nominate a Pathfinder
Nomination
Academic institutions may nominate eligible students for the summer immersion program. Before nominating, organizations must confirm each student's availability for the 8–10 week internship each year.
Nominations are then reviewed, and nominees complete two interviews before final selection and notification. The nominator must be a professor, educator or school counselor who is well acquainted with the student’s academic and personal qualifications.
Students are required to submit all necessary documents to their nominator, who will then upload them via the Conway Nursing Pathway Program nomination link online. Each nomination will undergo a review process to ensure completeness. Qualified candidates will be invited for an interview with the selection committee. Those selected for the program will receive further information regarding next steps upon acceptance.
Conway Nursing Pathway Program
2026 Application
Complete the Conway Nursing Pathway Program application to nominate a student pursuing a BSN or a nursing student completing an associate degree this semester.
Nomination Deadline
The deadline to submit student nominations for the 2026 summer immersion will be Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Screening and Interviews
Nominees with be reviewed and selected for interviews during February 2026. Interviews will be held throughout February and March 2026.
Awards and Announcements
Nominees will be notified in April 2026.
Summer Immersion Program Dates
The BSN student summer immersion (internship) program (Nurse Trainee Pathfinders) runs from Tuesday, May 28, through Saturday, August 1, 2026.
Learn More About the Program
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. The student essay must also include the student's 5-10 year goals.
- 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, and Asia Reed-Briggs, program manager.
Previous Pathfinders and Mentors
Meet our past pathfinders and mentors from previous years.
