Do you want to be a nurse?
Summer Camp 2024 for High School Students
Overview
The 2024 Nursing Summer Camp will be held Tuesday, May 28th, through Friday, May 31st, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
All spots for 2024 Summer Camp are filled. Please email bryantm@hf-dc.net to be added to the waitlist.
Do you want to be a nurse? Austin Peay State University Camp for Aspiring Nurses is an engaging, one-week program for high school students who have completed the 10th, 11th or 12th grades, and are interested in a career in nursing. Camp participants will be immersed in interactive learning activities led by undergraduate nursing faculty in the School of Nursing’s on-campus labs and simulation center. Faculty will lead students in practicing hands-on technical skills and facilitate learning opportunities through simulation, field trips, and first aid training. Participants will also learn from a panel of healthcare professionals from various inpatient and outpatient units to gain a better understanding of the work of the nurse and the healthcare team. At the 365bet Camp for Aspiring Nurses, students will:
- Learn from nursing faculty and guest speakers to understand different areas of clinical expertise including medical-surgical, older adult, and community health
- Participate in hands-on interactive experiences through basic nursing skills development
- Apply learned skills in educational simulation experiences
- Earn certification in CPR and basic life support
Facilities
Faculty & Staff
- Kristen Butler, DNP, MSN, RN
- Lori Sutton, MSN, RN
- Wendell Soares, MSN, RN
- Debra Rose Wilson, PhD, MSN, RN, IBCLC, AHN-BC, CHT
- Meg Bryant
Application, Fees & Discounts
The 2024 Nursing Summer Camp will be held Tuesday, May 28th, through Friday, May 31st, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
All spots for 2024 Summer Camp are filled. Please email bryantm@hf-dc.net to be added to the waitlist.
- Application
- Camp fees are $100
- Includes program instruction, materials, equipment, lab supplies, meals (snacks and lunch), camp T-shirt
- Discounts for early registration:
- Register by Friday, March 29th and receive 75% off camp fees.
- Register by Friday, April 12th and receive 50% off camp fees.
- Register by Friday, April 26th and receive 25% off camp fees.