One day university program

getting to know the escola de enfermagem de ribeirão preto

Abstract

Objective: To report an experience of guided tour of high school students of public schools in the city of Ribeirão Preto and Region, through participation
in the University Program for one day. Method: a descriptive study, type experience report, developed in the Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
(EERP) of the Universidade de São Paulo(USP), in the period from April 2016 to June 2017. Results: A total of 545 students participated in the guided tour,
which resulted in the approximation of candidates with the veterans, students and professionals in the EERP, elucidating information concerning forms of
entry into higher education, the existing courses, programs of support for the retention and student training, as well as on the professional career. As for
the momentum developed, was reported greater satisfaction in relation to the activities in teaching laboratories, involving skills practice with a simulator
of low fidelity. Students reported that the visit was primarily for the understanding of the roles of the professional nurse, and the fields of professional
activity, which could contribute positively in choosing the profession, consciously and assertive. Conclusion: the strategy of monitored visit set up in action
innovative that favored social integration and enabled the scientific learning. However, it is important to maintaining and expanding opportunities and
incentives from the public universities that will motivate the entry and residence in higher education, in a continuous and diligent. Thus, the activities of
culture and university extension will provide affirmative actions to achieve the transformation and the sustainability of society.