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Pediatric Nurse for a Day at Providence Swedish

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Has your child ever wondered what it’s like to work in healthcare?

Pediatric Nurse for a Day at Providence Swedish First Hill campus gives both kids and teens the opportunity to step into the shoes of a pediatric nurse.

Through a variety of interactive activities, they’ll develop new skills, gain a deeper appreciation for the world of nursing and proudly take home their commemorative diploma.

Date: Friday, April 18, 2025

Submission deadline: Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Location: Providence Swedish Orthopedic Institute Conference Room (601 Broadway Seattle, WA 98122)

Time:

Ages 5-12: 9-11 a.m.

Ages 13-18: 12-2 p.m.

At Pediatric Nurse for a Day, your child will learn some of the daily responsibilities through a variety of age-appropriate interactive activities, including:

- Emergency room station: Gain hands-on experience with stethoscopes and other medical tools

- Healthy habits station: Learn essential hygiene techniques for a safe hospital setting

- Simulated lab experience: Develop lab procedure skills by testing pretend samples

- Teddy bear/mannequin clinic: Practice critical care procedures, such as CPR and how to wrap bandages

Pediatric Nurse for a Day Schedule of Events:

Morning session: Ages 5-12

9 a.m. - Welcome and introduction of Jennifer Underhill, Providence Swedish Nursing Manager, Pediatrics

9:30 a.m. - Take part in a rotation of hands-on activity stations

10:30 a.m. - Participate in the diploma ceremony

Afternoon session: Ages 13-18

12 p.m. - Welcome and introduction of Jennifer Underhill, Providence Swedish Nursing Manager, Pediatrics

12:30 p.m. - Take part in a rotation of hands-on activity stations

1:30 p.m. - Participate in the diploma ceremony

How to Enter

Limited spots available. Submit your child’s form today! A total of 50 participants will be selected from the submissions:

25 children (ages 5-12) for the morning session

25 teens (ages 13-18) for the afternoon session

Each participant needs to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Anyone between the ages of 5-18 years old that’s interested in entering should fill out the entry form with their parent or guardian’s permission and assistance if needed.

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=hpAxLiaao0aGX2Fb7Vd…

Entries must be received through the official form no later than 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. An entry doesn’t guarantee a spot at the event.

Chosen participants will be notified by email on April 11, 2025, with further instructions.

Limited spots available. Submit your child’s form today!

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