Junior Nurses: Exploring Healthcare & Emergency Medicine

Hosted by The Homeschool Hangar in partnership with Florida SouthWestern State College Join us for a hands-on nursing exploration course designed to introduce students to the world of healthcare, emergency response, and patient care. This immersive experience takes place inside a professional nursing simulation lab, where students learn through real medical tools, realistic scenarios, and guided instruction. Throughout the course, students explore what nurses do in hospitals, clinics, operating rooms, and emergency settings. Each class blends medical science, safety education, teamwork, and career exploration while helping students build confidence in medical environments.

What Students Will Learn & Do

• Practice basic nursing assessments and vital signs
• Learn how nurses respond in emergency situations
• Be introduced to hospital equipment
• Explore X-rays, fractures, injury stabilization and ortho care
• Learn bike and helmet safety
• Listen to heart and lung sounds using stethoscopes
• Learn introductory EKG concepts, AED use, and oxygen delivery
• Participate in hospital room, operating room, and emergency simulations
• Experience patient care across the lifespan, including infant, child, and adult care

Simulation Lab Capstone Experience

During the final class, students rotate through multiple nursing simulation stations, applying everything they've learned in realistic clinical scenarios. Students practice teamwork, communication, observation, and decision-making while rotating through different nursing roles.

Important Note

Due to limited space and the high demand for this course, students who are registered but do not attend (no-shows) will not be eligible to register for future Homeschool Hangar classes. This policy helps ensure fair access to opportunities for all families.

Schedule

Fri | Sep 25, Oct 2, Oct 9, Oct 16 (2026) 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 4 meetings

Location

Florida SouthWestern State College, 8099 College Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL, 33919

Tuition Policy

Tuition reflects full-session enrollment and covers materials, instructor planning, and scheduling. The Homeschool Hangar does not offer proration or refunds for late starts, absences, or withdrawals. The Homeschool Hangar is a Step Up Direct Pay Provider. Families can reserve their scholarship funds for all classes through their EMA account.