SAN ANGELO, Texas — Incoming high school students interested in nursing will be able to get an inside look into their possible future careers this summer.
Angelo State University's Department of Nursing is inviting local and area students who will be entering the ninth grade this fall to take part in the inaugural Summer Nursing Discovery Camp 9.0 from June 9-14 on the ASU campus.
According to an ASU press release, the residential camp is designed for soon-to-be high school freshmen who are interested in exploring careers in nursing. Campers will "discover nursing" as they:
- Learn from ASU nursing faculty and students.
- Interact with practicing RNs and other healthcare professionals.
- Explore nursing and patient-care skills.
- Interact with state-of-the-art human patient simulators.
- Participate in virtual anatomy lab dissections.
- Complete CPR and First Aid training.
Camp activities will also include:
- Rock-wall climbing and swimming
- Game and movie nights
- Recreation and social time
- Prep for a successful 9th-grade year
Instructors and supervisors will include ASU nursing faculty, staff and students. Campers will be housed in ASU's award-winning Plaza Verde residence hall, and all meals will be served in the university cafeteria, The Caf.
Cost for the camp is $425 per student and includes tuition and fees, housing, meals and swag. Advance registration is required, and the deadline is May 1. All the camp details and the online registration form are available here.
