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."
2900 Horizon Drive, King of Prussia, PA 19406 • 800-355-5627 http://lpn.advanceweb.com/common/editorial/editorial.aspx?CC=9961
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."
199 Chambers Street
New York, New York 10007
BMCC summer nursing camp, call 212-220-8230. http://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/news/releases/2003/03-06-18-nursingcamp.html
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."
Department of Nursing
3303 Rebecca St
Sioux City, IA 51104
1-800-662-3303
Fax:
1-712-279-1698, Email address:
daumer@briarcliff.edu http://www.briarcliff.edu/departments/nursing/camp.htm
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."
Liberty University®
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434)582-2000 http://www.liberty.edu/Academics/Arts-Sciences/Nursing/index.cfm?PID=897
Lourdes Offers Summer Nursing Camp for Teens:"Based on the overwhelming success of last summer’s Nursing Camp for teens, Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center will be hosting two sessions of the popular camp this summer. The first session will be held from June 28 to July 2; a second session will be offered from July 26 to July 30. The camp is open to students who will be in the 8th or 9th grade as of September 2004. The focus of the camp is to learn about nursing as a career. Students will also receive CPR and basic first aid training as well as have the opportunity to tour the hospital and interact with a variety of healthcare professionals.
There is no cost to attend but registrations are limited. Applications can be obtained from the Nursing Office at the hospital."
For more information or an application, contact Mary Robertson at 856-757-3642."
1600 Haddon Avenue, Camden, NJ, 08103 info@lourdesnet.org http://www.lourdesnet.org/news/news.php?id=29
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."
The Pennsylvania State University
Box 108
State College PA 16804-0108
Fax: 814-863-5175 http://www.outreach.psu.edu/em/nursingcamp/
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."
Contact the Reservation Office at reservations@PCCinfo.com or (850) 478-8496, ext. 8787
Pensacola Christian College
P.O. Box 18000
Pensacola, FL 32523-9160
U.S.A.
(850) 478-8496
(850) 479-6577
info@PCCinfo.com
Visit us: 250 Brent Lane, Pensacola, FL
New Student Admissions Info Only:
Call 1-800-PCC-INFO (1-800-722-4636)
Fax 1-800-722-3355 http://www.pcci.edu/SummerCamps/Nursing.html
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."
For an application and to register call Potomac's Health Connection at (703) 221-2500. http://www.potomachospital.com/classes/specialprograms.asp
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."
Attn: Nursing Camp
Seattle Pacific University
School of Health Sciences
3307 Third Ave W
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 281-2000, renglund@spu.edu http://www.spu.edu/depts/hsc/nursingcamp/index.asp
Nurses' Station:"The idea for the Nurses' Station Catalog was conceived in 1989. After searching the marketplace in response to customer inquiries, it became obvious that there were no catalogs of this type serving the nursing profession. To be sure, there were several catalogs offering nurse's uniforms and a smattering of professional items. But there weren't any catalogs at the time offering a range of gifts, clothing, professional items, name badges, shoes and scrubs for nurses. It took two years of hard work to gather samples and put a together a catalog of the most unique and high-quality items for nurses."
Nurses Station
P.O. Box 388
Centerbrook, CT 06409-03881 http://www.nursefriendly.com/station/
ER:"Media products under your influence, particularly the NBC/Warner drama "ER," are harming the profession of 2.7 million American nurses by giving the public an inaccurate and inadequate account of what nurses really do to save and improve lives. Research suggests that "ER" strongly and negatively influences the way children view nursing. These products contribute to the nursing shortage, a public health crisis that threatens millions worldwide."
NBC's "Passions":"NBC's "Passions" solves nursing shortage: monkeys can do the job! Starting in March 2003 and at least as recently as late August, NBC's campy, supernatural daytime soap opera "Passions" has featured an orangutan named Precious in the role of the private duty nurse of one of its characters--a bold step backwards in the already slow...evolution...of the media's treatment of nurses. more..."
"Scrubs" defines nursing:""Scrubs" defines nursing: it's all about shutting up and following physician "orders. " Tonight's episode of NBC's "Scrubs," which purports to teach nurse Carla Espinosa that nursing is all about doing what physicians tell you, is one of the most virulently anti-nurse prime time television episodes the Center has ever seen. more..." http://www.nursingadvocacy.org/
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