Johis Ortega

1. Introduction Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure where a catheter is inserted directly into the stomach for feeding. It is widely recommended for use when long-term enteral nutrition is required, due to inadequate oral intake, which may occur due to neurological conditions affecting swallowing, such as stroke, motor neuron disease, and demyelinating diseases, among others [1,2].

Background: There is a lack of diversity in the master's prepared nursing workforce. One nursing school implemented a scholarship program for students from disadvantaged backgrounds enrolled in the Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult Gerontology Primary Nurse Practitioner tracks. Method: Awardees were required to be full-time students from disadvantaged backgrounds with financial need. Each student was matched with a faculty member for regular mentorship.

Juan Manuel González Assistant Professor of Clinical, director of family nurse practitioner program, School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, US Johis Ortega Associate Professor of Clinical, associate dean of global health, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, US Catherine Nadeau Part-time Lecturer, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, US Lila de Tantillo Assistant Professor, Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, Florida, US Stephen...