Summer Institute for Future Nurses

The Summer Institute for Future Nurses is a great way to see why nursing could be right for you!

Join us June 11-13, 2024 on Ohio State’s Columbus campus

The Summer Institute for Future Nurses allows high school students to experience lectures, our nursing skills lab and panels featuring faculty, nursing students and staff. The Summer Institute for Future Nurses is open to current high school freshmen (includes students who have graduated 8th grade this spring), sophomores, juniors, and seniors (including seniors who will be graduating this spring). This program aims to increase the number of historically underrepresented students in nursing. The College of Nursing is actively seeking to increase the diversity of our student population so that we can better serve the nursing profession and the nation’s health. This program is open to applicants who meet the eligibility requirements, without respect to the race or ethnicity of any applicant.

The Summer Institute for Future Nurses is a three-day, in-person program. This is a day program which typically runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Times may vary according to lab and staff availability. Participants are responsible for their own accommodations if they are visiting from outside of Columbus, Ohio. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. All admitted students will be provided with a detailed itinerary shortly after admission.

All in-person programming is subject to change following any updates in staffing coverage, lab availability, and in public health and safety guidance.

Safe and Healthy Buckeyes
Throughout the pandemic, The Ohio State University has adapted its actions based on new information and expertise from local, state, and federal health officials as well as our own medical and public health experts. We will continue to follow this approach as we navigate in-person experiences. Masks are required in clinical health care settings (including at the Wexner Medical Center).

Am I eligible to attend the Summer Institute for Future Nurses?

Here are the eligibility requirements:

  • Current high school freshmen (includes students who will have graduated 8th grade in the spring), sophomores, juniors and seniors (including seniors who will be graduating in the spring)
  • An interest in nursing and interest in pursuing your education at The Ohio State University
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
  • Completed application, including three short essays
  • Provide an electronic copy of your most recent transcript
    OR recommendation letter from a guidance counselor or teacher indicating your GPA
    OR report card
How much does the program cost?

The Summer Institute for Future Nurses is free to attend.

Deadlines

The SIFN application deadline is Friday, April 12, 2024 at 8 p.m. EST.

There is no rolling admission for this program. All applicants will be assessed after the April 12th deadline. All applicants will be notified of their admission status via email on April 19, 2024 by 5 p.m. EST.

Apply Today

Any questions can be directed to Rachel Muredzwa at muredzwa.1@osu.edu.


 

Pictured above are students participating in the 2023 Summer Institute for Future Nurses program.