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Summer Camp 2024 for High School Students

Overview

Nursing Camp Students Tour Life Flight HelicopterThe 2024 Nursing Summer Camp attendees toured a life flight helicopter with Dr. Eve Rice, Director of APSU School of Nursing. 

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@apsu.edu 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 APSU 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

  • Watch a short video to see what our Summer 2024 campers experienced 

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

Nursing Camp Students Tour Tennova

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@apsu.edu 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.