Research College of Nursing and Rockhurst University have once again partnered to offer a special summer camp experience for Kansas City area students who have an interest in healthcare. The program is available to high school students in the Classes of 2011 and 2012.
For four days, June 6-10, students will work on laboratory experiments and group projects and will discuss important topics such as ethics in healthcare. A “hands-on” experience will be provided in a college science laboratory with instruction by full-time professors. Students will learn about the role of a nurse in modern healthcare and will gain valuable skills to use in their future academic and professional careers.
Opportunities available to participants:
- see nursing as it really is (not as portrayed on TV)
- meet real nurses and ask them about what they do and why they do it
- experience college courses and activities
- make friends with other students who have similar interests
- receive instruction by outstanding faculty in classrooms and labs
- shadow a professional nurse at Research Medical Center
- learn nursing skills (taking blood pressures, checking eyes and ears, giving injections, etc.)
- explore ethical and legal issues in nursing and health care
Instruction will take place on the campuses of both Research College of Nursing and Rockhurst University. Meals will be provided by the Research Medical Center cafeteria and other caterers.
Participants will spend the nights in the Research Student Village, adjacent to Research Medical Center, with camp counselors who are current nursing students.
The cost is $275 per student and does include room, meals, recreational activities, all instructional materials, and even some medical equipment for students to keep.
Interested students should apply online or download a paper application. A letter of recommendation from a high school counselor and an official transcript is required. The deadline to apply is May 6. Acceptance into the summer program is based upon academic performance and successful completion of science and math courses. Once admitted, a health status form and the $275 fee are due by May 20.
Scholarship opportunities are available. Visit The Research Foundation website and click on “Summer Nursing Experience Scholarship” to learn more.
A detailed list of daily nursing camp activities is available here.
For more information about the summer nursing camp, contact Mallory Anthony by phone at either (816) 501 4256 or (800) 842-6776 or via e-mail.
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