Washington State University (WSU) Health Sciences Spokane has invited seventeen Native American and Alaska Native high school students from multiple states to attend the 24th annual Na-ha-shnee Summer Institute. The attendees are rising sophomore, junior, and senior students who plan to pursue careers in nursing and health science.
The Na-ha-shnee Summer Institute is a 12-day event where students learn about a range of health science topics and receive college admissions information. They are fully immersed in scientific challenges and receive hands-on learning experiences taught by health care providers, faculty at WSU Health Sciences Spokane, and health sciences college students.
Topics covered during the Institute include anatomy, timely information on opioid addiction and response, basic nursing skills training and simulation, and a visit to the university’s pharmacy lab. Students will also receive CPR and first aid certification and are eligible to receive up to 65 Career and Technical Education (CTE) credits after completing their twelve days at the Institute.
To learn more about Washington State University’s Na-ha-shnee Summer Institute where seventeen Native American and Alaska Native high school students from multiple states have met to learn about a range of health science and nursing topics, visit here.
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