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Pre-Nursing Student Success Academy

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The Pre-Nursing Success Academy is a program designed to equip pre-nursing and first-semester Nursing students with the skills and resources necessary for academic success in the upcoming Fall semester and beyond. We aim to foster the development of effective study habits and skills, thereby enhancing academic performance.

Preparation and Empowerment for Nursing Students

The Pre-Nursing Success Academy program includes sessions led by Nursing faculty and current Nursing students. These sessions will provide insights into the nursing field and share valuable experiences. You will have an opportunity to meet faculty, current students, alumni, and leadership. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that our students are well-prepared and confident as they embark on their nursing journey.

Believe you can and you’re halfway there.

Theodore Roosevelt
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Empowering Future Nurses: The Journey Begins with the Pre-Nursing Success Academy

The Pre-Nursing Success Academy is more than a program; it’s your first step toward a successful nursing career. We provide knowledge, skills, and resources, including insights from experienced faculty and access to campus resources.

Join us and be part of a community that empowers students for future success.

Your journey starts here!

The Student Success Academy will be held on the Wichita and Manhattan campuses Aug. 10th, 2026 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. 

The Fall 2026 Pre-Nursing Success Academy registration is Full and has been closed.

Agenda

Time Description
9:00am Check in
9:15am Program Overview
9:30am Anatomy of Success: Why Nursing Starts Before Nursing School
10:30am Mock Nursing Lecture
11:15am Growth Mindset
12:00pm Lunch on your own
1:00pm Faculty Panel
1:45pm Skill Assessments/Simulation Center
2:30pm Breakout sessions - study skills tips
3:30pm Prep for Fall Courses
4:00pm Questions and Wrap-Up

Pre-Nursing Success Academy

Student Feedback

Attending the Pre-Nursing Success Academic made me more confident about starting my first semester in the Nursing program because I got to know the faculty and other students.

Attending the Pre-Nursing Success Academic made me more confident about starting the Fall semester because it helped motivate me to read lectures/reading materials before each class.

Attending the Pre-Nursing Success Academic made me more confident because it introduced the amount of time and effort expected to be dedicated to classes. It was intimidating, but it will lessen the shock for the first week of classes. I really appreciated the note-taking and reading techniques. I also enjoyed the opportunity to meet classmates and talk about study groups beforehand as well.

This program was a very helpful tool to have prior to starting nursing school and allowed me to see some of the professors that will directly be my instructors when I start the program.

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