Overview
The Exploring Your Future in Nursing summer program brings students to the doorstep of the world of nursing. Students will spend the week in our best-in-class facilities, 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:
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An appreciation for the many different opportunities within the nursing field
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An understanding of key medical terminology
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Hands-on skills and training for nursing care
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A strong grasp of care across the continuum, including outpatient, emergency department, operating room (OR) and post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) areas
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Familiarity with the administration of treatments including IV therapy, wound care, airway suctioning, medication, injections and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Networking opportunities and professional feedback from working professionals
Program Dates and Sample Schedule
July 21, 2025 - July 25, 2025
July 28, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Sample Daily Schedule: This is only a sample schedule and is subject to change due to a variety of factors.
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Monday
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Arrive; Medical Terminology Course
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Tuesday
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Hands-on Nursing Skills and Training (Part 1)
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Wednesday
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Hands-on Nursing Skills and Training (Part 2)
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Thursday
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High-Fidelity Birthing Simulation
Nursing Skills - IV Therapy, Wound Care, Airways, Medication
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Friday
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High-Fidelity Adolescent Simulation
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Each evening, time is set aside for overnight students to have fun, experience our on-campus amenities, and bond with each other and staff through organized group enrichment activities.
Participation Requirements
Participants must be current high school students. Typically, participants are between the ages of 15 to 18 years of age at the start of the program.
Equipment and Materials
Quinnipiac University will provide all required materials, including laptops, for students within this program. Students are welcome to bring their own laptops or other devices for use outside of instruction periods or with the approval of their instructor.
Program Costs
Option 1: 1-week overnight program from Sunday to Saturday. Includes full room and board as well as evening and weekend activities: $1,680
Option 2: 1-week on-campus commuter program from Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Includes lunch daily: $1,400
All options include:
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One week of faculty-designed and delivered programming, administered online or on campus with educational support staff and program materials
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Technology and software support
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A Quinnipiac T-shirt
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A digital badge for use on social media, resumes or portfolios
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Access to special Quinnipiac Admissions events
Frequently Asked Questions
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Accommodations
Quinnipiac University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act as an institution of higher education. Students who have a current IEP or 504 plan are encouraged to share any accommodations or modifications they may require in order to access the fundamentals of a QU summer program or camp they plan to attend.
Students requesting disability-based accommodations should indicate this within the application as well as email summerprograms@qu.edu about any and all specific accommodation needs.
Rules & Regulations
Read Quinnipiac University’s Summer Camp and Pre-College Program Policies
