Emporia State University Nursing

05/31/2026

ESU Nurse Camp 2026 - Session II

Incoming 9th through 12th graders got the opportunity to work through the following hands-on stations:
▪️Basic adult & infant CPR - learning correct technique to a fun beat
▪️Vital signs - learning normal/abnormal values and how to take temperature, pulse, respirations, oxygen saturation, blood pressure and a pain scale assessment
▪️Simulation & Body Interact table - worked through a short, interactive scenario to treat a 15 year old with a head injury after a bike wreck in the ER
▪️Newborn Diaper & Swaddle Races - learned how to correctly change a newborn diaper and swaddle a newborn. Their skills were put to the test in a relay race!
▪️Newman Regional Health provided a panel of nurses to come talk to students about the nursing profession and why they love their career
▪️Discussed different pathways in the nursing profession and how to prepare in high school to pursue each path

Huge thank you to Newman Regional Health for partnering on this event and the generous donation of the T-shirts and lanyards! 🩺

Thank you to everyone who attended and spent the day with ESU Nursing!

05/31/2026

ESU Nurse Camp 2026 - Session I

Incoming 6th through 8th graders got the opportunity to work through the following hands-on stations:
▪️Basic adult & infant CPR - learning correct technique to a fun beat
▪️Vital signs - learning normal/abnormal values and how to take temperature, pulse, respirations, oxygen saturation, blood pressure and a pain scale assessment
▪️Simulation & Body Interact table - worked through a short, interactive scenario to treat a 15 year old with a head injury after a bike wreck in the ER
▪️Newborn Diaper & Swaddle Races - learned how to correctly change a newborn diaper and swaddle a newborn. Their skills were put to the test in a relay race!
▪️Newman Regional Health provided a panel of nurses to come talk to students about the nursing profession and why they love their career.

Huge thank you to Newman Regional Health for partnering on this event and the generous donation of the T-shirts and lanyards! 🩺

Thank you to everyone who attended and spent the day with ESU Nursing!

05/16/2026

2026 Spring Commencement. We are so proud of you all.

Your hard work, compassion, and determination got you here. We can’t wait to see the difference you’ll make.

Congratulations nursing hornets! 🩺🐝🖤

05/15/2026

Class of May 2026 BSN graduates!🎓

05/12/2026

The Class of May 2027 is getting ready for their Adult Health I final! Good luck during finals week to all of our Nursing Hornets!

05/11/2026

Friendly reminder that this Wednesday, May 13th is the LAST DAY to register!

Looking forward to seeing our Nurse Campers!

Come kick off summer at the annual Emporia State Nurse Camp! Register using the link below by May 13th.

Can’t wait to work with these young future nurses🩺

https://www.emporia.edu/summercamps/nursing-summer-camp/

05/06/2026

Dr. Haddock, the interim assistant dean, shared the following to all students today. Happy Nurses Week, Nursing Hornets!🐝

Today marks the beginning of Nurses Week, and you've probably noticed the surfing-themed decorations and sign that says "Nurses Make Waves". Nurses bring unique skills and perspectives to healthcare. Our voices are essential in shaping decisions and improving patient outcomes. As nurses, you have the power to impact lives in a meaningful way. What may begin as a small ripple can grow into a powerful wave of change.

I encourage each of you to take a moment (in between studying) to pause and reflect on the incredible profession you are about to enter. There are few careers that offer the privilege of walking alongside people during both their best moments and their most difficult ones.

As you prepare for your final exams, remember your why. You are not just studying to earn a degree or secure a job. You are preparing to save lives. Nursing will open countless doors and provide opportunities to make a lasting difference in the lives of your patients and their families. It is truly an honor to be part of this profession.

Happy Nurses Week....now go make waves!

-Dr. Haddock

05/04/2026

A lot can happen in two years, and today they proved just how far they’ve come!

We are incredibly proud of these Senior ESU Nursing Hornets for successfully completing their Newman Regional Health Policy Quality Improvement Presentations. Their hard work, dedication, and professionalism truly shined today.

Thank you, Newman Regional Health for your ongoing support and collaboration and a special shout out to all the incredible nurses this Nursing Week. You impact lives each day! Your commitment and hard work is recognized and sincerely appreciated.💛🖤

05/01/2026

Come kick off summer at the annual Emporia State Nurse Camp! Register using the link below by May 13th.

Can’t wait to work with these young future nurses🩺

https://www.emporia.edu/summercamps/nursing-summer-camp/

04/29/2026

Some senior nursing hornets were able to take a break and attend the Move & Mingle with the Dean event today! Some of them even won prizes!