Program Overview
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.
At the end of the 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 Costs
All programs are fully funded thanks to the partnership between New Haven Promise and Quinnipiac University. Programming includes:
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One week of faculty-designed and delivered programming 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
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. 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 Faculty
Lisa Rebeschi, PhD
