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TTUHSC nursing camp gives Big Country students hands-on look at healthcare careers
By Kira Jinkins at BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - 60 high school students from across the Big Country spent Friday exploring careers in nursing at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center's first-ever Next Stop Nursing Camp. The free daylong camp at TTUHSC's School of Nursing in Abilene gave students hands-on exp...
Key takeaway The free daylong camp at TTUHSC's School of Nursing in Abilene gave students hands-on experience through a variety of healthcare simulations and training exercises.
Why this matters in Abilene News
The Next Stop Nursing Camp at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center's School of Nursing in Abilene provides a valuable opportunity for local high school students to gain insight into nursing careers. As the City of Abilene continues to grow and develop, the demand for skilled healthcare professionals is likely to increase, making programs like this camp crucial for cultivating a strong and capable workforce. By offering hands-on experience through simulations and training exercises, the camp gives students a realistic understanding of what a career in nursing entails, potentially inspiring them to pursue education and training in this field. This, in turn, could help address future healthcare needs in Abilene and the surrounding Big Country region, ensuring that local residents have access to quality medical care. The camp's focus on engaging high school students from across the area also underscores the importance of collaboration between educational institutions and the community in shaping the region's healthcare landscape.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News ·
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What is this story about? ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - 60 high school students from across the Big Country spent Friday exploring careers in nursing at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center's first-ever Next Stop Nursing Camp. The free daylong camp at TTUHSC's School of Nursing in Abilene gave students hands-on exp...
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