This is a good idea---may help some decide if they want to be nurses: http://www.lakenewsonline.com/news/x...r-nursing-camp

Eighteen high school students and adults interested in pursuing nursing careers participated in Lake Regional Health System’s 2010 Winter Nursing Camp, held Dec. 27-28 at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, Mo.

Throughout the two-day camp, participants gained an understanding of nursing fundamentals as they visited nursing units, job shadowed experienced nurses, learned about state-of-the-art equipment used daily by nurses and interacted with staff. Using training equipment, they also learned the proper technique for inserting intravenous catheters, performing head-to-toe patient assessments, checking blood pressures and more.

In addition, participants conducted a science project on microorganisms and toured the helicopter based at Lake Regional. They also learned about the admissions process for local nursing schools, as well as the importance of professionalism during the interview process for nursing programs.

“Lake Regional’s biannual nursing camps offer participants the opportunity to learn about the technical aspects of nursing, as well as the importance of providing quality, compassionate patient care,” said Lake Regional Nurse Mentor Beth Pettitt, R.N., BSN, BSBA. “It’s exciting to introduce future nurses to the many opportunities that exist in this profession.”

For information or to apply to attend the 2011 Summer Nursing Camp, scheduled July 18-22, contact Pettitt at 573-348-8060 or bpettitt@lakeregional.com.