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Get involved in western Michigan and around the world. Calvin's nursing program provides many opportunities to gain experience, learn about new cultures, and reach out to a world in need.
Jenna Radomsky '22
Lizzie Rinke '21
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Jenna Radomsky '22
Jenna was drawn to Calvin by her desire for a higher education experience that maintained both academic excellence and a perspective built on faith. -
Lizzie Rinke '21
Lizzie loves the intentional focus that Calvin faculty pay to their students, and hopes to work in an ER.
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Community nursing
- As a student, you’ll get hands-on clinical experience working in one of four urban, culturally diverse neighborhoods in Grand Rapids.
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Student organizations
- Working alongside your fellow students, gain experience serving real needs with Calvin's student nursing organizations and honor societies.
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Student research opportunities
- Work with a professor on a project over the summer, gain invaluable experience, and use what you're learning.
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Nursing simulation
- Nursing students are immersed in real-life patient scenarios and, by working through the scenario, learn to integrate their classroom knowledge with their assessment findings and nursing skills.
- Work at Pinerest to gain real-world experience, tuition assitance, and a dedicated mentorship in the world of healthcare.
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