University of South Florida College of Nursing

USF Nursing Scholars Summer Pathway PROGRAM SCHEDULE

A Registered Nurse will provide a brief background, history of nursing, insight into what to expect from the nursing profession, the levels of nursing practice, and types of nursing careers.

10:00 am – 11:00 am Hands-on CPR

The activity involves teaching the student how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), an emergency life-saving procedure done when someone's breathing, or heartbeat has stopped.

11:00 am – 11:15 pm Break

11:15 pm – 12:00 pm

What Does a Healthcare Team Consists of?

The session will consist of a panel of guest speakers representing the various healthcare team members (MD, pharmacist, social worker, and RN/APRN) nurses work with. Speakers will discuss how each discipline supports the other in providing patient care. Scholars will have an opportunity to ask speakers questions in a short questions and answers session at the end of the panel.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Lunch

with Bull Nurses

Scholars will be paired with a student who is currently in the nursing program at the University of South Florida. Throughout lunch, they will have an opportunity to ask the students about, their experience with the program, advice on preparation for nursing school, and other topics about their experience as nursing students.

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm