Deaconess Scholarship Survey "*" indicates required fields While The Scholarship Foundation recognizes that our primary role is to provide students with direct financial support, we also know that in some fields it may be useful for us to offer more than just money. This survey is designed to get your thoughts about nursing school and the practice of nursing. Specifically, we are hoping you will help us consider ways to build a community of support in which you and your fellow students will succeed. Nothing about us, without us.Please indicate which of the following best describes you:* I am currently in school pursuing a nursing major. I am a recent graduate of a nursing program seeking employment. I have been a new professional in nursing for less than two years. I am an intermediate professional in nursing for more than two years and less than five. I am an experienced nursing professional with more than five years of practice in the field. Please indicate your anticipated degree and graduation date:* Think about your experience in your nursing education program and please respond to the following.Did you encounter issues that arose regarding alignment of your nursing curriculum and practice?* Yes No Did you reach out for assistance on this issue?* Yes No To whom did you reach out?* Teacher Counselor Administrator Other third party outside school Please comment here about whether you were able to receive assistance and any recommendations you might have for what would have been helpful.*Did you experience or observe racial and/or economic inequities in your nursing school?* Yes No Did you reach out for assistance on this issue?* Yes No To whom did you reach out?* Teacher Counselor Administrator Other third party outside school Please comment here about whether you were able to receive assistance and any recommendations you might have for what would have been helpful.*In your professional experience in nursing have you witnessed racial and economic inequities in patient care?* Yes No N/A Did you reach out for assistance on this issue?* Yes No To whom did you reach out?* Supervisor Peer Mentor Leadership Outside counsel Professional Organization Please comment here about whether you were able to receive assistance and any recommendations you might have for what would have been helpful.* Think about your nursing program curriculum and/or professional nursing practice and answer the following.Please comment here what issues you believe should be prioritized in nursing advocacy.* Please reflect on your support systems and respond to the following.Do you have a mentor?* Yes No Are they in a nursing profession?* Yes No Please comment here how they have supported you in your pursuit of your nursing degree and/or your nursing career.*Do you believe you would have benefited from having a mentor?* Yes No Please comment here what areas you believe you would have benefited from mentor support.*Are you interested in participating in a mentoring program for nursing students? Yes No We are considering creating a nursing scholar support group. As a Deaconess Nursing Scholar, you would move through your nursing education program with the support of other scholars who would be sharing similar challenges and experiences as well as connect with experienced nurses in the field. Are you interested in participating in a nursing scholar support group? Yes No EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
