ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester Regional Health welcomed 47 local high school students to Rochester General Hospital as part of the fourth annual Cardinal Nurse Camp, a weeklong program hosted in partnership with St. John Fisher University's Wegmans School of Nursing.
Designed for students entering grades 11 and 12 who are interested in healthcare careers, Cardinal Nurse Camp offers an immersive introduction to the nursing profession through classroom learning, simulation experiences, and hands-on activities with healthcare professionals.
During their time at Rochester General Hospital, students explored a variety of clinical settings, practiced fundamental nursing skills, and learned directly from Rochester Regional Health nurses and care teams. Campers also experienced the hospital's advanced simulation technology, including augmented reality and virtual reality training environments that help prepare the next generation of nurses for real-world patient care.
"Today's students are tomorrow's caregivers.” said Charlene Wilson, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer for RRH. “By investing in opportunities like Nurse Camp, we're investing in the future health of our communities. We hope these students leave inspired by what they've seen and excited about the many possibilities a career in nursing can offer."
"There is no substitute for seeing nursing in action.” said Tricia Gatlin, Dean of the Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University. “This camp allows students to step beyond the classroom, meet practicing nurses, and experience the teamwork, compassion, and critical thinking that define the profession. We hope it gives them confidence as they begin to imagine themselves in these roles one day."
As healthcare organizations nationwide continue to invest in developing the future workforce, programs like Nurse Camp provide students with valuable exposure to clinical environments while helping them envision careers dedicated to caring for others.
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Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and urgent care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. Rochester Regional Health is the Rochester region's second-largest employer.
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