“Nurse for a Day” is part of Providence Swedish’s ongoing effort to engage youth in meaningful ways, build early exposure to healthcare careers, and celebrate the critical work of our nurses.
Providence Swedish First Hill recently welcomed 50 enthusiastic youngsters for its “Pediatric Nurse for a Day” event – a hands-on experience designed to spark curiosity and inspire future careers in healthcare.
Split into two age-specific sessions, the day offered kids and teens an inside look at the world of pediatric nursing:
At morning session geared for kids ages 5–12, younger participants had the opportunity to rotate through fun, interactive stations where they learned how to take vital signs, practiced using medical tools, and explored the basics of patient care in a kid-friendly environment.
During the afternoon session, teens ages 13 through 18 participated in more advanced clinical simulations, including CPR training and mock lab work, while engaging in conversations with real pediatric nurses about their career journeys and what it’s like to work in healthcare.
From start to finish, the event was a hit. Both age groups were eager to learn, asked thoughtful questions, and left with new skills and a deeper appreciation for the nursing profession. Many families inquired about future events and how their kids could continue exploring opportunities within the health system.
“Nurse for a Day” is part of Providence Swedish’s ongoing efforts to engage youth in meaningful ways, build early exposure to healthcare careers, and celebrate the critical work of nurses.
About Providence Swedish
Providence Swedish has served the Puget Sound region since the first Providence hospital opened in Seattle in 1877 and the first Swedish hospital opened in 1910. The two organizations affiliated in 2012 and today comprise the largest health care delivery system in Western Washington, with 22,000 caregivers, eight hospitals and 244 clinics. A not-for-profit family of organizations, Providence Swedish provided $540 million in community benefit in the Puget Sound region last year. The health system offers a comprehensive range of services and specialty and subspecialty care in a number of clinical areas, including cancer, cardiovascular health, neurosciences, orthopedics, digestive health and women’s and children’s care.
