Northwestern College 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 Monday, April 24, 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, a campus tour, and a luncheon with current nursing students and faculty. Information will be also presented about career opportunities, financial aid and admission at Northwestern. A question-and-answer session will follow for both students and parents.

“For those interested in nursing as a future profession, the Nursing Mini-Camp provides an opportunity to experience aspects of Northwestern College’s nursing program firsthand,” says Dr. Julie Dragstra, chair of the nursing department. “It is a fun and informative way to network with nursing students and faculty to learn more about obtaining a B.S.N. degree.”

Interested high school juniors and seniors must pre-register by Monday, April 17. Space is limited. The registration form can be filled out and submitted online at www.nwciowa.edu/nursing/mini-camps. 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 R.N.-B.S.N. 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 700 hours of clinical experience, and multiple opportunities for healthcare-related mission projects.

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