On January 25th, 2023, PVAMU Wellness in Houston Cooperative Extension Program, in partnership with the College of Nursing and 4-H Youth Development, hosted its first college tour. This event was led by Whitney Mack, MPH, Program Coordinator II for the College of Nursing, and Aubrion Edwards, 4-H & Youth Development Extension Associate for the College of Agriculture & Human Sciences. Wellness welcomed 60 junior and senior high school students from Carl Wunsche, Booker T. Washington, and High School Law and Justice that are interested in earning nursing degrees to the College of Nursing. Our mission was to provide students with networking opportunities and to prepare them with helpful skills that will administer a successful transition into higher education.
During the tour, students were able to visit various workshops. These included meeting with Talitha Lewis, Ph.D., who spoke on the admission process and the multiple paths to receiving scholarships at Prairie View A&M University. They were also introduced to Harris County CED Extension Agent, Mr. Gregory Rose, who spoke on their Rural Academy workshop and the Club YEP program. Students were also able to experience hands-on activities in the simulation rooms which housed the Health Assessment and Developing Family Labs.
At the end of the tour, PVAMU College of Nursing Alumni, Chadney Mosley, and Tralynn Victorian spoke on a panel discussion. They were able to share their nursing journey and present real-world experiences on how to navigate nursing school and become successful after college. In addition, faculty and staff provided all participants with PVAMU swag, health screening resources, and a delicious healthy lunch. For more information, contact wellnesshouston@pvamu.edu about any upcoming programs and partnership opportunities
Whitney Mack
Program Coordinator II, PVAMU Wellness in Houston
wgmack@pvamu.edu
Aubrion Edwards
4-H Extension Associate, PVAMU Wellness in Houston
adedwards@pvamu.edu
Quincy Hale
Program Coordinator II, PVAMU Wellness in Houston
qthale@pvamu.edu
