Blanchard Valley Health System will hold a Future Nurse Camp this summer to give interested high school students a look behind the scenes at the Blanchard Valley Hospital campus, 1900 South Main Street, Findlay.

Future Nurse Camp will occur from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on July 15-16-17. Lunch is provided. Participants must commit to all three days. The camp is open to students who will be juniors or seniors this fall.

Michael Cifranic, MSN, RN, nursing recruitment and retention specialist for BVHS, said the camp is intended to give young people interested in nursing a chance to shadow a nurse and see what the profession involves.

“Our goal is to make these high schoolers feel comfortable in the hospital, which can be a confusing environment at first glance,” Cifranic said. “They’ll also build relationships with mentors, so if they do want to learn more about nursing, they will be able to reach out and ask questions after camp has ended.”

Activities will include education in basic nursing skills, an escape room with puzzles related to nursing and quality care, a CPR course, and a tour of the Simulation & Innovation Center at Blanchard Valley Hospital.

Interns at BVHS, now in nursing school themselves, will speak to participants about what to expect in nursing school and how BVHS is helping them transition into a nursing career.

“The students will also hear from current BVHS nurses who are passionate about their careers,” said Erin Hastings, RN, chair of Nursing Congress. “They’ll talk about their ‘why’ and explain what fuels their flame for being a nurse. We’re hoping this inspires the students.”

Students at Future Nurse Camp will get a certificate of completion they can present when applying to colleges. 

The camp is free of charge. However, space is limited. To register, please visit www.bvhealthsystem.org/nursecamp/