Nursing Institute

Pre-College Summer Programs

June 22-27, 2025

Delve into the dynamic world of nursing. Earn a Stop the Bleed certificate, explore nursing career paths, and gain hands-on experience in George Fox’s nursing program. Elevate your learning with patient care simulations and challenge yourself in our unique nursing-themed escape room – an unforgettable week of discovery awaits!

In this immersive week-long experience, you will:

By completing this experience, you’ll be eligible for one college credit in nursing.

Cost

The cost for the Nursing Institute is $1,800 per student ($1,600 for students from partner schools). This includes a week of immersive college-level courses taught by George Fox faculty, convenient on-campus lodging, three meals per day in the dining hall, and evening programming.

Register

Faculty Lead

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Kari Sandau, MSN, RN, PCCN, CNE 
Assistant Professor, George Fox College of Nursing

Kari Sandau joined the School of Nursing in 2020 as an assistant professor of nursing. Prior to teaching, she worked as a staff nurse for Salem Health in Salem, Oregon for six years and spent four years as an intensive care staff nurse at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Indiana.

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Experience living and learning at the #1 Christian college in Oregon this summer!

As ranked by U.S. News & World Report

Learn more about Pre-College Summer Programs

Partner Schools

Partner schools received discounted registration for the Pre-College Summer Institute, among other benefits.

  • Ambleside of the Willamette Valley
  • Classical Conversations
  • Central Christian School
  • Columbia Adventist Academy
  • Columbia Christian School
  • Damascus Christian
  • Faith Bible Christian School
  • Life Christian School
  • North Clackamas Christian
  • Portland Adventist Academy
  • Portland Christian School
  • Santa Fe Christian School
  • Spring Mountain Christian Academy
  • Southwest Christian School
  • Trinity Academy
  • Valor Christian School Int'l
  • Westside Christian High School
  • Yamhill Carlton High School
  • Veritas