It is a one semester program for students in the Nursing and Allied Health programs at Blinn College that is designed to promote students' personal and professional growth, funded by the Carl D. Perkins Basic Grant.

2. How much time will it take for me to participate in the MENTORSHIP PROGRAM?

Students meet with their mentor a minimum of five out of the six scheduled times each semester. Each session lasts one hour.

3. Who is eligible to attend the MENTORSHIP sessions?

Any student currently enrolled in any of the Nursing and Allied Health programs at Blinn College may participate. However, due to scheduling conflicts it is often the first semester students who participate the most.

4. What's in it for me?

You have an opportunity to see your chosen profession from a broad view point, and have questions answered and receive encouragement by a licensed community professional. You will also receive a stipend for participation.

5. How do I get into the MENTORSHIP PROGRAM?

Contact Ashley Ferguson with the Perkins Grant Office for more information at 979-209-7554 or ashley.ferguson@blinn.edu.

For Mentors:

1. Who may be a mentor?

Any health care professional who is currently employed and certified or licensed to practice in Texas as a Registered Nurse, Dental Hygienist, Emergency Medical Technician, Physical Therapist Assistant or Radiologic Technician.

2. How much time will it take for me to participate in the MENTORSHIP PROGRAM?

It will take around 8 hours per semester. You will attend one orientation program, six student sessions and one evaluation session. You may add additional hours by attending recruitment events with the Blinn College recruitment team members.

3. Do I get paid to be a mentor?

Yes. You receive an hourly wage for the mentoring sessions.

4. What's in it for me?

The MENTORSHIP PROGRAM is an opportunity for health care professionals to nurture the personal and professional development of the next generation of members of the health care team. Our mentors have noted in program evaluations that they enjoyed the contact with Blinn College students.

5. How do I become a mentor?

Check out the employment opportunities on the Blinn College website and complete an application to be a MENTOR. Human Resources will contact you after they receive your application. You may check the status of your application online at any time.

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