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Nursing Camp: Successful Recruitment Strategy, Advance For LPNs, By Kay Bensing, MA, RN:"Shakia Togba, a junior at William Penn High School, Philadelphia, wants to be a nurse when she graduates from high school. In fact, she's always wanted to be a nurse. For four days in June, during her summer vacation, she went to camp at Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, PA--to get the real scoop about nursing as a career.
Along with 14 other campers—students from Pennsylvania and New Jersey high schools--Togba had a firsthand opportunity to find out if her image of nursing is an accurate one." ******************************************************
A camp for health care wannabes, The Baltimore Sun:"Ashley Jones was set on becoming a professional soccer player. But by the end of a local summer health camp for teens, she was chasing a career in nursing. Jones, now 21, participated in the first annual Camp ECHO (Exploring Careers in Healthcare Organization), a five-day summer immersion program - now in its sixth year at St. Agnes Hospital - that exposes state high school students to the many sides of the health care professions." ******************************************************
Baptist's Nursing Camp Offers Teens Real Hospital Experience:"More than just a summer camp, CRASH Course takes you along for the ride of your life. Working alongside real nurses in Baptist Memorial hospitals, teens can see the true world of nursing. From caring for patients to participating in real nursing classes, campers get to see what it is really like to work in health care." ******************************************************
Summer Camp Offers Nursing Experience to High School Students, Nursezone, Bellin College of Nursing:"From learning how to put a cast on the arm of a fellow camper to earning CPR certification, it is easy to see why nursing camp at Bellin College of Nursing is not your ordinary summer camp.
The four-day overnight camp is an all-inclusive nursing experience open to high school juniors who have expressed an interest in nursing or the medical field in general. The students are housed at the University of Wisconsin’s Green Bay campus while attending the camp." ******************************************************
Nursing Camp, Borough of Manhattan Community College:"As part of an ongoing initiative to reduce the shortage of skilled nurses in New York State, Borough of Manhattan Community College is introducing a two-week nursing camp this summer for young people who may be interested in a nursing career.
Thirty seniors from New York City high schools have been selected to participate in the nursing camp. The students have expressed an interest in a nursing career. "We hope that at least 80 percent of the participants will declare a major in nursing or a health field when they enter college," explained BMCC President Antonio Pérez. He recently chaired the City University of New York Nursing Task Force, which issued recommendations for how CUNY could address the city’s nursing shortage." ******************************************************
Briar Cliff Nursing Camp:"If you are a high school student considering a career in the field of nursing, our nursing camp is a great way to get started. You'll combine clinical experiences, first aid and CPR training with the personal experiences of skilled Briar Cliff faculty and graduates. You will also earn one hour of college credit that can be substituted for a first-year term-3 mini course." ******************************************************
Flight Nurse Summer Camp, National Flight Nurse Academy, Case Western Reserve University:"The National Flight Nurse Academy is supported by the FPB School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University, as part of the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Flight Nursing program. The annual summer camp provides an opportunity for those within the graduate program to seek specialized training in caring for critically ill and injured patients in an unstructured environment. Also, the Annual Summer Camp serves as a continuing educational format for advance practice nurses, graduate nursing students, and flight and transport nurses to review and renew skills inherent to acute care and working in unstructured environments." ******************************************************
Nursing Camp at Cedarville University, Picture youself as a nurse...:"This summer is the time to explore an exciting career in nursing. You will receive superior instruction by qualified personnel in the finest facilities. Best of all, Nursing Camp will emphasize the importance of spiritual development especially as it relates to nursing." ******************************************************
Recent Nurse Camp Draws Two Gig Harbor High School Students, Gig Harbor:"Since he was 10 years old, Jasper Vaughn has known he wants to be a doctor. During middle school, he started focusing on sciences and keeping his grades up to so he could get into a good college. When the 15-year-old Gig Harbor High School student heard about a nurse camp offered by MultiCare, he saw it as a step closer to continuing his dream." ******************************************************
Nurse Camp – A Different Camping Experience, Iowa Hospital Association:"Summer campers who are accustomed to swimming, riding horses and sitting by a campfire will have the opportunity to attend a different kind of summer camp at Genesis Health System in Davenport, Iowa.
With the assistance of a grant from the Genesis Health Services Foundation, the Genesis Adventures in Nursing Summer Camp (GAIN) will be held for the first time this July." ******************************************************
Camp gives kids courage, MONDAY, 17 AUGUST 2009, Kansas City Nursing News:"Rachael Jones, 18, knows how it feels to be different from other kids.
Jones has sickle cell anemia, a disease that sometimes separated her from other children growing up.
Sickle cell anemia is a blood disease marked by “c” shaped blood cells. Normal blood cells are shaped like disks. Children with sickle cell do not get enough oxygen flowing through their blood, which can cause pain, a low blood count or anemia." ******************************************************
Youth gain practical skills in nursing camp, Medical University of South Carolina:"As many students began their summer activities, 16 high school students prepared for a possible future in health care at MUSC’s Nursing Your Career Summer Nursing Camp. For the eighth year, MUSC and the Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) School-to-Careers program have worked together to provide this opportunity to local high school students. In the three-day camp, June 16-18, students had the opportunity to develop their interests in nursing and learn new skills that are important in the health care field." ******************************************************
Lourdes Offers Summer Nursing Camp for Teens, Friday, May 8:"Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center will be hosting its popular nursing camp again this summer. The nursing camp will be held from July 13 -17. The camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The camp is open to students entering or completing the 8th or 9th grade during the 2009 school year. The focus of the camp is to learn about nursing as a career. Students will also receive CPR training, have the opportunity to tour the hospital and interact with a variety of healthcare professionals and learn about other healthcare careers.
There is no cost to attend but registrations are limited. Criteria for acceptance will include an essay indicating interest in nursing or the healthcare field and a letter of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor. Deadline for applications is June 8. For more information or an application, go to http://www.lourdesmed.org/education/ or call 856-365-4023." ******************************************************
Penn State's School of Nursing presents … Nursing Camp:"A career camp for kids interested in nursing. Ever wondered what it's like to be a nurse?
Penn State's Nursing Camp will offer you the opportunity to learn what it takes to be a nurse from actual Penn State nursing faculty. You'll also take field trips to health care and health and research facilities to observe nurses in action, and travel to clinical lab sessions to practice nursing duties such as first aid and CPR. Other activities will include watching videos, journaling, and working in the computer lab. You'll receive a scrub shirt, stethoscope, poster, video, and learning packet. At the last camp session you will receive a certificate, patch, and nursing pin. Lunch in campus dining halls and field trip transportation will be provided." ******************************************************
Nursing Camp, Pennsacola Christian College:"Nursing Camp teaches participants how to exercise their Christian faith and values through nursing. Each day will be filled with opportunities to have hands-on experience in a fully equipped nursing lab. Campers will also have the opportunity for training in CPR and basic first aid.
Something Extra
Exploration of the field of nursing will be complemented by touring a leading regional health care facility in the Pensacola area.
Instructional Staff
Nursing Camp will feature experienced PCC nursing faculty. Each faculty member is a registered nurse, holds an advanced degree in nursing, and teaches in the nursing department at PCC. Participants will receive practical, hands-on training from these faculty in such areas as patient care, first aid, and CPR." ******************************************************
Discover Nursing Camp 2004, Potomac Hospital:"Interested in nursing? Looking for something fun to do this summer? Rising sixth, seventh and eighth graders are invited to join us for a fun-filled week-long "camp" at Potomac Hospital and discover what nursing is all about. At Discover Nursing Camp, you'll:
Learn CPR and basic nursing skills.
Experience different nursing departments at Potomac.
Take part in a drill to test the hospital's emergency response plan.
Get a close-up look at a medical rescue squad and helicopter, and more." ******************************************************
Nursing Camp, Seattle Pacific University:"Take a Week to Discover if a Nursing Career is right for your future!
If you've considered a career in nursing, you won't want to miss this unique opportunity. You'll combine daily hospital clinicals and CPR training with the personal experiences of SPU School of Health Sciences faculty and graduates. And you'll also have time for sightseeing in beautiful Seattle - The Emerald City." ******************************************************
Nursing at Camp Trillium, Trillium Childhood Cancer Support Centre:"A huge part of what nurses do at camp, is to help foster a camp environment that strives to make the effects of cancer "normal´ so that all campers are recognized as kids first and are encouraged and supported to do the things that kids do.
The "Body Shop" is the health care facility at camp. This is where nurses are available twenty-four hours a day and provide health care to campers, staff and volunteers. Day Camp nurses carry a portable "Body Shop", a toolkit of assessment and treatment supplies. All campers, including parent campers, staff and volunteers are required to have a completed health record on site." ******************************************************
UPEI School of Nursing Summer Day Camp, University of Prince Edward Island:"The School of Nursing is holding a summer day camp which will be staffed by nursing students and supervised by nursing faculty. The camp will provide a safe, stimulating environment. The activities will provide an opportunity to interact with practising nurses in various clinical settings." ******************************************************
Dental And Nursing Camps For Teens, University Of Washington's Dental Camp (8/14/2003):"(CBS) For her Study Hall report, CBS News Correspondent Tracy Smith went to The University Of Washington's Dental Camp, where teens get a chance to try their hands at a career most would not have thought possible. Doug Jackson's in charge: his campers make dental impressions, build crowns and use all of those cool little gadgets. “First off, I'd like to say, 'Welcome to the school of dentistry.' My name is Dr. Jackson and I am a dentist,” he says to his class." ****************************************************** ****************************************************** See also:
Focus on Nursing, Milwaukee School of Engineering:"Want to turn your concern into a skill to care forpatients? Want your finger on the pulse of the nursing profession? Become anurse for a week at MSOE's nursing summer camp!" ******************************************************
KidsCamps.com:"Looking for a summer camp for your child? KidsCamps.com, the Internet's Premier Summer Camp Directory, has been the destination website for finding summer camps and summer programs in the United States, Canada and worldwide since 1995. Start your search for camps!" ******************************************************
Liberty University Nursing Camp:"For high school juniors and seniors!
Complete your first Nursing Course and receive college credit
Get to know nurses and nursing students who can answer all you questions
Tour local hospitals and listen to nurses from different specialties
Enjoy fun activities
Meet and interact with Liberty Nursing faculty." ******************************************************
Discover Nursing Camp 2004, Potomac Hospital:"Interested in nursing? Looking for something fun to do this summer? Rising sixth, seventh and eighth graders are invited to join us for a fun-filled week-long "camp" at Potomac Hospital and discover what nursing is all about. At Discover Nursing Camp, you'll:
Learn CPR and basic nursing skills.
Experience different nursing departments at Potomac.
Take part in a drill to test the hospital's emergency response plan.
Get a close-up look at a medical rescue squad and helicopter, and more." ******************************************************
May 18 2005: Tennessee: Local high school students to learn nursing at camp:"Local high school students with dreams of a career in nursing can move one step closer by participating in Nurse Camp 2005 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. For the second year in a row, the hospital will offer up to 25 students the opportunity to try out a career in nursing for a week before they commit to a nursing program in college." ****************************************************** ****************************************************** ****************************************************** For Health Information you can use, Follow, Connect, Like us on (Most Invites Accepted): https://nursefriendly.com/social/: Twitter! https://nursefriendly.com/twitter Blogger: http://4nursing.blogspot.com Facebook: https://nursefriendly.com/facebook Linked In: http://www.linkedin.com/in/nursefriendly ******************************************************
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