Nursing Institute
June 23-28, 2024
Delve into the dynamic world of nursing. Earn a Stop the Bleed certificate, explore nursing career paths, and gain hands-on experience in George Fox’s nursing program. Elevate your learning with patient care simulations and challenge yourself in our unique nursing-themed escape room – an unforgettable week of discovery awaits!
In this immersive week-long experience, you will:
- Learn normal vital sign ranges
- Calculate intake and output
- Explore nursing career paths
- Complete the Stop the Bleed course
- Experience elements of the undergraduate nursing program: VR anatomy, nursing process, health promotion, etc.
- Apply basic nursing concepts through simulations and escape room
- Develop understanding of nursing prerequisites and college application process
By completing this experience, you’ll be eligible for one college credit in nursing.
Cost
The cost for the Nursing Institute is $1,700 per student ($1,500 for students from partner schools). This includes a week of immersive college-level courses taught by George Fox faculty, convenient on-campus lodging, three meals per day in the dining hall, and evening programming.
Faculty Lead
Cassy Zinke, MSN, RN, RNC-OB, C-EFM
Assistant Professor, George Fox College of Nursing
Cassy Zinke worked as a registered nurse in labor and delivery and post surgery at Providence hospitals. She earned her master's degree in nursing education from the University of Mary and a bachelor's degree in nursing from Concordia University. She’s traveled to Haiti twice to serve with the organization Midwives of Haiti.
Experience living and learning at Oregon’s #1 private university this summer!
As ranked by the Wall Street Journal
- Earn college credit in a hands-on learning environment
- Learn closely from George Fox professors
- Live on campus for a week and get a taste of college life
- Enjoy a variety of evening activities, from outdoor recreation to worship nights
- Meet new friends who share your interests
- Explore a future career and calling as you prepare for college
Partner Schools
Partner schools received discounted registration for the Pre-College Summer Institute, among other benefits.
- Ambleside of the Willamette Valley
- Classical Conversations
- Central Christian School
- Columbia Adventist Academy
- Columbia Christian School
- Damascus Christian
- Faith Bible Christian School
- Life Christian School
- North Clackamas Christian
- Portland Adventist Academy
- Portland Christian School
- Santa Fe Christian School
- Spring Mountain Christian Academy
- Southwest Christian School
- Trinity Academy
- Valor Christian School Int'l
- Westside Christian High School
- Yamhill Carlton High School
- Veritas