Summer Springboard

Nursing

ACADEMIC COURSE

BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY IN NURSING WITH A COMPREHENSIVE AND HANDS-ON INTRODUCTION TO PATIENT CARE

Course Highlights

  • Discover the fundamental concepts of caring, such as anatomy, communication, physiology, and public health promotion
  • Understand patient health history and how to apply treatment plans.
  • Enhance critical thinking and apply theoretical knowledge in practice.
  • Develop decision-making and leadership abilities.
  • Acquire hands-on experience through nursing simulations.
  • Engage with guest speakers who bring first-hand expertise, participate in patient care discussions, and visit simulation labs.

Summer Springboard

Nursing

Course Overview

Nursing is the largest, the most diverse, and one of the most respected of all healthcare professions. Nursing employment is expected to increase by 9% by 2030, post-pandemic, progressively more students have been considering this career path. Nurses are responsible for providing primary health care and specialty services to individuals, families, and communities. Discover the diverse career opportunities and what a day in the life of a nurse looks like. During the program, students will learn the fundamental concepts of caring and gain an interesting perspective on how patient care is provided.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Outcome #1

Develop an understanding of research and the application of evidence

Outcome #2

Focus on critical thinking and learn to translate theory into practice

Outcome #3

Expand your decision-making and leadership skills

Outcome #4

Gain hands-on experience through nursing simulations

Summer Springboard

Nursing

Courses by Campus

NURSING

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina

NURSING

Berkeley

Berkeley, California