St. John’s College of Nursing Kicks Off Teen Health Care Exploration Program
October 01, 2025
Area high school juniors and seniors will get a head start on a nursing career tonight, when St. John’s College of Nursing offers the first class of its annual Teen Health Care Exploration program.
The interactive, hands-on experience designed to spark curiosity about the nursing profession will take place at the College’s Simulation Center, 850 E. Madison St., Springfield. From practicing basic skills to connecting with experienced nurses, participants will get an exciting look at an in-demand, front-line health care role dedicated to caring for others. A series of six classes will be held in the evenings during the regular school year.
“We are especially proud of the Teen Health Care Exploration program because it allows high school students the opportunity to see firsthand how they can make an impact in health care,” said Elaine Hardy, PhD, RN, Dean of Academic Affairs. “We want participants to walk away with both knowledge and inspiration.”
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts openings for registered nurses to grow 5% from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average of all occupations. More than 189,000 openings across the country are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
“This program is about more than introducing teens to nursing skills – it’s about giving them the confidence to imagine themselves in a health care role,” said Amanda Winter, BS, Simulation Technician.
Enrollment at the college has increased 300% since 2023, primarily due to the popularity of the college’s online RN to BSN program and its LPN to BSN transition program. The college also offers programs leading to a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
For more information about the program, contact St. John's College of Nursing.
The interactive, hands-on experience designed to spark curiosity about the nursing profession will take place at the College’s Simulation Center, 850 E. Madison St., Springfield. From practicing basic skills to connecting with experienced nurses, participants will get an exciting look at an in-demand, front-line health care role dedicated to caring for others. A series of six classes will be held in the evenings during the regular school year.
“We are especially proud of the Teen Health Care Exploration program because it allows high school students the opportunity to see firsthand how they can make an impact in health care,” said Elaine Hardy, PhD, RN, Dean of Academic Affairs. “We want participants to walk away with both knowledge and inspiration.”
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts openings for registered nurses to grow 5% from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average of all occupations. More than 189,000 openings across the country are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
“This program is about more than introducing teens to nursing skills – it’s about giving them the confidence to imagine themselves in a health care role,” said Amanda Winter, BS, Simulation Technician.
Enrollment at the college has increased 300% since 2023, primarily due to the popularity of the college’s online RN to BSN program and its LPN to BSN transition program. The college also offers programs leading to a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
For more information about the program, contact St. John's College of Nursing.
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