Career Calling Journal of Nursing

Nurse Camp: Planting Nursing Seeds in High School

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The nursing profession is challenged by a shortage of nurses and limited perceptions of nursing to meet the current health care demands. A summer Nurse Camp for todays youth may be one answer for more nurses tomorrow. Nurse Camp was created for high school students to explore the intricacies of the nursing profession, increase factual media exposure, and stimulate diverse interests in the nursing profession.

Submitted by Shona Rue, MSN, RN, CPNP, CNE

Beginnings of a Lifetime

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Inspirational article about becoming a nurse and 38 years later.

Submitted by Billie Cecile Overton RN,MSN

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