University of North Carolina Wilmington, School of Nursing, 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA.
J Nurs Educ. 2010 Feb;49(2):108-15. doi: 10.3928/01484834-20091118-03. Epub 2010 Feb 4.
The nursing profession is confronted with significant challenges related to the ever-increasing shortage and lack of diversity in the workforce. To address these challenges, a program for underrepresented middle school students was developed collaboratively between local school districts, academia, and health care partners. The program, Camp BONES, included a 2-week summer camp and follow-up weekend and summer camp experiences for students. Experiences were provided to explore critical thinking skills in the simulated laboratories at the university, as well as at clinical practice areas in nursing. The program was guided by the Theory of Planned Behavior and self-efficacy theory. Early evaluation of the program revealed positive accolades and students' increasing interest in pursuing nursing as a career. Collaborative programs between academia and practice areas, such as Camp BONES, provide important opportunities for middle school students to explore and engage in the nursing profession during the formative years.
护理行业面临着与劳动力日益短缺和缺乏多样性相关的重大挑战。为了应对这些挑战，当地学区、学术界和医疗保健合作伙伴共同制定了一个针对代表性不足的中学生的项目。该项目名为“Camp BONES”，包括为期两周的夏令营以及后续的周末和夏令营体验，为学生提供探索在大学模拟实验室和护理临床实践领域中的批判性思维技能的机会。该项目以计划行为理论和自我效能理论为指导。对该项目的早期评估显示出积极的赞誉，以及学生对从事护理职业的兴趣日益增加。像“Camp BONES”这样的学术界和实践领域之间的合作项目为中学生提供了重要的机会，让他们在成长过程中探索和参与护理行业。
