Your October 2025 Updates: Events, Resources, and More!

Nursing advisors are here to help you navigate resources that will enhance your experience and share their knowledge about the nursing program.

What can we do to support you? Schedule an appointment today!

Build a Strong Nursing Student Profile
The Student Profile counts for 25% of the admissions decision for both the Traditional and Second-Degree BSN programs. This workshop helps you reflect on your experiences, identify strengths, and connect them to qualities nursing reviewers value. Through guided reflection and brainstorming, you’ll gain clarity on your skills, practice framing your experiences effectively, and discover areas to strengthen before starting your student profile.

Friday, October 10
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Kirkhof Center, Room 2266
Allendale Campus, 49401

Thursday, October 16
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Zoom Meeting Link: https://gvsu-edu.zoom.us/j/4853510857?pwd=MkFGWkozSTZNL0p5b2U4eUpHY0U5QT09

The GVSU Fall 2025 Career and Internship Fair is an excellent place to kick off your job or internship search, or to begin networking with organizations looking to hire Grand Valley students.

Over 20+ healthcare employers will be in attendance and looking for student employees. 

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
DeVos Place Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A
303 Monroe Ave NW, Downtown Grand Rapids

Looking for patient-care experience? Come to the Healthcare Experience Panel to meet employers offering both paid and volunteer opportunities in healthcare.

Check out the full list of employers on Handshake, and more are being added every day. Don’t miss this chance to explore your options and get hands-on experience for your future career!

Wednesday, October 29th from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Kirkhof Center, Grand River Room
Allendale Campus, 49491

Enhance your clinical readiness with the Certificate in Spanish for Healthcare Professionals. This 15-credit certificate trains you in medical Spanish, cultural competence, and practical communication skills boosting your resume and ability to serve diverse patient populations. Spanish courses taken abroad may apply.

Certiphi-AACN Scholarship
Application Deadline: November 3
AACN and Certiphi Screening®, the nation’s leading provider of screening solutions for health profession students, have launched a new scholarship program for pre-licensure nursing students in traditional and direct-entry programs. Three $5000 scholarships will be awarded this year.