This summer program introduces high school students to the nursing profession. Students will spend the week in our state-of-the-art facilities, learning how to perform various skills such as IV therapy, wound care, airway suctioning and injection of medications as they participate in high-fidelity simulations.
Program Overview
The Exploring Your Future in Nursing summer program brings students to the doorstep of world of nursing. Students will spend the week in our best-in-class faciltiies, including the simulation center, nursing lab and simulation operating and recovery room areas.
Daily activities will highlight Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training and relevant medical terminology while providing an overview of the career opportunities within nursing. Students will also participate in two high-fidelity simulations: the first involves a birthing simulation and related care of the newborn and mother; and the second covers an adolescent with appendicitis and care across the healthcare continuum.
At the end of this program, you’ll walk away with:
- An appreciation for the many different opportunities within the nursing field.
- An understanding of key medical terminology.
- Hands-on skills and training for nursing care.
- A strong grasp of care across the continuum, including outpatient, emergency department, operating room (OR) and post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) areas.
- Familiarity with the administration of treatments including IV therapy, wound care, airway suctioning, medication, injections and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) .
- Networking opportunities and professional feedback from working professionals.
Program Dates:
July 28, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Program Costs:
- Residential (overnight): $1,680
- Commuter (day): $1,400
All options include:
- Faculty-designed and delivered programming, administered on-campus with educational support staff and program materials
- All technology and software support
- Quinnipiac T-shirt
- Certificate of completion
- Special Quinnipiac Admissions events
Discounts and Financial Aid
Partial financial support may be available for those who indicate the need for financial assistance in their online application. Financial support awards are based on a combination of financial need and academic merit.
We are pleased to offer a 15% discount on all summer camps and experiences to current Quinnipiac employees, Quinnipiac alumni and employees of our corporate partners. Please contact summerprograms@qu.edu to request your discount code.
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