Northwestern to host Nursing Mini-Camp

Northwestern College will host a Nursing Mini-Camp for high school juniors and seniors considering careers in nursing. The day camp will be held Thursday, Nov. 20, from 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Jointly presented by the college’s nursing and admissions departments, the camp will serve the needs of both students and parents. Activities will include a simulated clinical experience, learning some nursing skills, a campus tour, and a luncheon with current nursing students and faculty.

“Our nursing students will share with high school campers all about daily life in this inspiring and exciting field,” says Dr. Ruth Daumer, chair of the nursing department. “Our nursing faculty and students know what questions high school students should ask to separate excellent nursing programs from average ones.”

Information will be presented about career opportunities, financial aid and admission at Northwestern. A question-and-answer session will be offered for both students and parents.

Interested high school juniors and seniors must pre-register by Thursday, Nov. 6. The registration fee is $10. Space is limited.

The registration form is available for download at www.nwciowa.edu/nursing. The form can also be requested from Pam Reints, administrative services manager, at 712-707-7220 or preints@nwciowa.edu.

Northwestern’s nursing department offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (B.S.N.) with both a four-year and an RN-BSN option. The college’s Nursing Arts Laboratory includes advanced human patient simulators. Distinctive features of Northwestern’s nursing program include being based on a biblical model of health and healing, more than 840 hours of clinical experience, multiple opportunities for healthcare-related mission projects, and a biennial study abroad course in Tanzania.

Northwestern’s nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing.