Summer Springboard
Nursing
IN BERKELEY
STEP INTO THE WORLD OF NURSING AND PATIENT CARE
THIS IS A TWO-WEEK PROGRAM WHERE YOU’LL FOCUS ON ONE COURSE FOR THE ENTIRE DURATION.
Nursing in Berkeley
- Gain foundational knowledge in anatomy communication physiology and public health promotion.
- Develop an understanding of research principles and how to apply evidence-based practice.
- Strengthen critical thinking while translating theory into clinical practice.
- Enhance decision-making and leadership skills essential for nursing roles.
- Build real hands-on experience through nursing simulations in a skills lab setting.
- Explore what a day in the life of a nurse looks like and discover diverse career paths in the field.
Summer Springboard
Nursing
About This Course
The Nursing in Berkeley program provides high school students with a two-week immersive experience into the world of nursing.
Students learn key concepts of patient care such as anatomy communication physiology and public health promotion alongside understanding the role of evidence-based research in healthcare decisions.
The course emphasizes the translation of theory into practice through simulations in a nursing skills lab where students perform assessment techniques and Stop the Bleed training. Participants grow their decision-making and leadership abilities essential for effective clinical care.
They also gain insight into the daily routines of nurses and the broad range of roles they serve within health care systems.
TOPICS YOU'LL EXPLORE
Hands-on Learning
Students will visit the University of San Francisco (USF) Nursing Simulation & Skills lab where they will get to use the Virtual Reality goggles and the simulation lab for assessments. Following that, they will transition to the skills lab for a Stop the Bleed workshop, where they will practice specialized techniques.
Additionally, they will be given a tour of their beautiful campus.
Career Exploration
The students will have an opportunity to meet with the admissions team for the Berkeley Extension Pre-Nursing Preparatory program where they will learn about opportunities to get an early start on nursing pre-requisite courses that they could begin right after high school or complete in a 2+2 model (2 years of courses through Berkeley Extension and 2 years in a 4-year university program.)
RESOURCES
Course Infosheet
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Campus Page
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“My experience here with summer springboard was amazing. The people I met were great and the instructors were amazing. Overall I would recommend this program. The activities were also very fun even if they were challenging. I would come back and do this program again if I had the chance.”
– Blake V. | Alumni Student
Summer Springboard
Nursing
Meet Your Instructor
Session 6
David is an experienced nursing educator and clinician, currently pursuing his Doctor of Education (Ed.D) specializing in Nursing Education at National University (expected graduation date of March 2026). He holds a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) specializing in Education and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Oklahoma City University. His academic focus includes enhancing patient outcomes and advancing nursing education, as evidenced by his master’s project on improving care for CVA patients through augmented nurse education.
David has an extensive teaching portfolio, serving as a Full-Time Nursing Instructor at Napa Valley Community College and previously as an Onboarding Educational Specialist at Hillcrest Medical Center. His teaching expertise spans nursing fundamentals, gerontology, mental health, and critical care, where he emphasizes evidence-based practice and interactive learning strategies.
With over two decades of clinical experience, he has held roles in ICU care, travel nursing, and nursing leadership, excelling in critical care settings and advanced clinical procedures. He has developed and delivered comprehensive educational programs, including stroke education, dialysis, and moderate sedation training.
He is an active member of professional organizations such as Sigma Theta Tau national honor society for nurses, National Society of Leadership and Success, and the American Nurses Association, he also contributes to mentorship programs for aspiring and graduate nurses. He has received the Outstanding Service Award and graduated with high honors from Oklahoma City University and he has been on the Graduate Dean’s Honor List throughout his doctoral program at National University.
DAVID JENSEN, MSN, RN
“To start I really enjoyed the class I took during my time here. It really gave me inspiration to look more upon what I want to major in. I also really enjoyed the excursions in my class. I also enjoyed the extra actives that we did.”
– Miriam R. | Alumni Student
Summer Springboard
Nursing
Dates & Tuition
| 2026 Dates |
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| Session 2: June 21 – July 3, 2026 |
| Session 4: July 5 – July 17, 2026 |
| Session 6: July 19 – July 31, 2026 |
Click here to enroll in this course using our online enrollment form.
| Tuition |
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| Residential Tuition: $5,998 |
| Commuter Tuition: $3,298 |
| Tuition Supplement: $250 |
Tuition Protection Plan: Allows for cancellation for any reason up until the day of the program.
| Location |
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| City: Berkeley |
| State: California |
| Campus: Berkeley |
Summer Springboard programs are not run by our campus partners (with the exception of Cal Poly, NYSID and UW Foster which are run in partnership with SSB). Universities and their affiliated departments and partners do not control and are not responsible or liable in any manner for any part of the Summer Springboard program.