​Hosted by The Homeschool Hangar in partnership with Florida SouthWestern State College

 

Location:
FSW Nursing Simulation Lab
Florida SouthWestern State College

8099 College Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33919

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4-Week Sessions | $200
Class Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Session 1 Ages 14+

Session 2 Ages 8-13

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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.

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Session Options​

Session 1 (Ages 14+):

    Fridays | Sep 25th, Oct 2nd, Oct 9th, Oct 16th

Session 2 (Ages 8-13):

     Fridays | Oct 23rd, Oct 30th, Nov 6th, Nov 13th

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What Students Will Learn & Do

Students will:

• 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

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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.

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Important Notes

• The Homeschool Hangar is a Step Up for Students Direct Pay Provider. Families may reserve scholarship funds for eligible classes through their EMA account when applicable.

• 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.