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			 Now in its 14th year, Memorial’s Teens Experiencing 
			Nursing (TEN) camp will be held July 13-16 at Memorial Medical 
			Center. 
			 
			The program begins with an orientation and an overview of the 
			nursing profession. Participants will visit the hospital’s 
			Simulation Center in the Memorial Center for Learning and 
			Innovation, where students will learn and practice basic nursing 
			skills. 
			 
			Students will also have the opportunity to job shadow and interact 
			with nursing staff on several nursing units throughout Memorial, 
			including maternity, dialysis, emergency, intensive care and the 
			Regional Burn Center. 
			
			  “TEN Camp participants receive a hands-on opportunity to experience 
			nursing education and nursing practice,” said Stacey Hull, workforce 
			development consultant for Memorial Health System. “We’re looking 
			for the best and brightest high school students interested in 
			pursuing a nursing career.” 
			 
			TEN Camp is limited to 30 students. Campers are expected to attend 
			all four days of the camp and may not leave the camp for any reason 
			other than a family emergency. 
			 
			
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			  Students will need to complete an application, which includes a 
			school counselor reference, written permission from parents or 
			guardians and an essay explaining why they want to become a nurse. The deadline for applications is April 3. Printable 
				applications are available at MemorialCareers.com under the link 
				labeled “High School Programs” on the left. For additional 
				information, contact Memorial’s Career Development Department at 
				(217) 788-2177. 
				 
				Memorial Medical Center, 701 N. First St., is a nonprofit, 
				community-based hospital in the Illinois Medical District at 
				Springfield. 
			[Michael Leathers, Memorial Health 
			System] 
			
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