Essence of Healing

A free online course for students in grades 6-12 on nursing careers

Video

Videos

stories and interviews with American Indian nurses
Activity

Activities

interactive fun to keep students engaged
Quizzes

Quizzes

students tested before/after each lesson to measure comprehension
Forum

Forums

to discuss their thoughts and experiences about a topic
Journal

Journaling

to write their thoughts about a topic

4

Hours to Complete

Module Titles

  • Inspiration – Why I’m A Nurse
  • Healthy Communities and Why Nurses Are Needed
  • About Me
  • Exploring Careers in Nursing and More
  • Getting Ready, Making Choices
  • Taking Charge, Setting Goals
  • Making a Difference
  • Your Journey Onward

GOALS

Through information and perspectives shared by American Indian nurses, along with other engaging content, the goals of this course are to:

Create awareness of the need for nurses
Evoke interest and excitement about the range of possibilities of a nursing career
Emphasize the strong affinity between Native cultural values and the practice of Nursing
Inspire and instill confidence that a nursing career is within grasp
Establish steps that can be taken now to prepare for nursing or other healthcare careers
Honor the legacy of Native American nurses

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