SNACCC Beginner Camp - Ignite nursing - Exploring the Basics 

Registration for SNACCC Beginner Camp is now closed  (students who need to submit payment and forms may still do so)

Camp dates: June 22nd - 24th
Time: 9 – 3:30 PM with a lunch break from 12 – 1 PM in Doyle
Pick up time between 3:30 – 4 PM in the LeClerc Circle.
Up to 30 participants for Beginner Camp

SNACCC Camp registration form

Medication Administration Authorization Form (PDF)

Camper Health History Form (PDF)

Behavior Policy Acknowledgement Form (PDF)

Photography Release Form (PDF)

Session 1 – Monday, June 22nd from 9 – 12

Welcome and review of week

Germs are everywhere!!

Campers will learn about microorganisms in the environment and how good handwashing minimizes exposure.

  • Handwashing experience
  • Germglow on surfaces

Standard Precautions

Campers will learn about precautions for blood and body fluids in the healthcare environment, as well as ways to protect oneself against respiratory pathogens.

  • PPE carts with demonstration
  • Donning and doffing PPE

Why are vital signs vital?

Campers will learn which vital signs are important and how to perform them on patients through the lifespan.

  • Performing VS newborn to adult

Head to Toe assessment

Campers will experience completing a head to toe assessment on a manikin and will learn what’s important in each system in the body for assessment.

  • Demonstration
  • Heart and lung sounds, check pupils, other if time allows
Session 2 – Monday, June 22nd from 1 – 3:15

I can’t see: Performing eye exams

Campers will learn about performing eye exams and will “try it out” on each other.

  • Eye charts

I can’t see, hear or feel: Caring for the patient with sensory loss

Campers will use dark glasses, cotton balls and gloves to simulate loss of vision, hearing and touch. They will practice filling a medication box as someone with sensory loss.

  • Sensory loss activity kit

Oh my aching back!

Students will learn about the spine and receive an explanation of scoliosis. Students will be able to assess curvature of the spine on each other and the instructor.

  • Spine task trainer; explanation of scoliosis and treatment
Session 3 – Tuesday, June 23rd from 9 – 12

Help me Nurse!

Campers will be shown a hospital bed and the resources available in a typical hospital room. They will be shown various assistive equipment used by patients.

  • Hospital bed, wheelchair, walker, crutches, Hoyer lift, bedside commode etc.
  • Available equipment on backboard

My bandage needs changed!

Campers will receive information on a common dressing change in the clinical setting and will be able to perform a dressing change on a task trainer using real medical grade supplies.

  • Seymore butts and dressing supplies; wet to dry dressing change
Session 4 – Tuesday, June 23rd from 1 – 3:15

Mini lecture on medication administration

Campers will enjoy a “mini lecture” on medication administration, talk about a patient case and practice giving medications to a simulated patient.

  • Case study
  • Practice giving medications, oral and SQ
  • Lots of hands on and giving meds to manikins
Session 5 – Wednesday, June 24th from 9 – 12

LNDL library (9 – 10:30)

Campers will explore the library and receive a tour of the Maker space for creating unique objects including 3-D printing. Campers will also try out Virtual Reality in the multimedia room.

  • Tour of library with different activities on first floor, VR room

CCT (10:30 – 12)

How do I become a Registered Nurse?

Campers will enjoy a short power point on how they can become a RN!

  • Short PP

Selfcare for the nurse – guided meditation

  • Campers will enjoy a short, guided meditation for calming nerves and provide self-care.
Session 6 – Wednesday, June 24th from 1 – 3:15

Oh mama, the baby’s coming!

Campers will see a simulated baby delivery, the highlight for our school groups that visit the CCT. They will also learn the steps of newborn care after delivery.

  • Birth demo, pregnancy belly, newborn care

Help me! I need CPR!!

Campers will get a review of CPR and will perform on a manikin patient. They will also review basic first aid for common injuries and placing a call for emergency services.

What’s an emergency?

  • Basic First Aid
  • When and how to call 911
  • CPR on sim man