Nursing exploration summer camp: improving the image of nursing.

Full Abstract

Improving the image of nursing and finding ways to encourage young people to enter the nursing field are two areas that need attention from nurse executives. That concept was turned into reality with Inova Nursing Exploration Summer Camp 2001, a camp for seventh and eighth graders who are exploring their interest in nursing careers. The camp was a unique partnership among a county public school system, a local university, and an integrated healthcare system. The program, developed by the system nurses in consultation with middle school educators, introduced students to the nursing profession via demonstrations, site visits at multiple hospitals, role-playing, discussions, and a trip to the local nursing school to experience life as a nursing student. The authors discuss the planning, implementation, and outcome of this unique summer camp.

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Author information

Author/s: Drenkard, Karen (K); Swartwout, Ellen (E); Hill, Stephanie (S);

Affiliation: Inova Health System, Falls Church, Va 22042, USA. karen.drenkard(-atsign-)inova.com

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: The Journal of nursing administration (J Nurs Adm), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2002-Jun; vol 32 (issue 6) : pp 354-62

Dates: Created 2002/06/10; Completed 2002/07/24; Revised 2006/07/24;

PMID: 12055492, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Nursing - manpower
Personnel Selection - methods
Public Relations
Schools
Students - psychology
Virginia

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