overview
The nursing bootcamp is a collaboration between the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Nursing (UTHSC), St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Department of Hematology (SJCRH), and the International Association of Sickle Cell Nurses and Professional Associates (IASCNAPA).
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We welcome all levels of nurses, those with years of sickle cell patient experience and those new to the field. We want a variety of experience levels and broad geographic representation, nationally and internationally.
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The SCD nursing bootcamp was developed using an evidenced-based SCD curriculum developed by nursing experts throughout the US. The curriculum developers and instructors are Drs. Dominique Bulgin, Kathy Burns, Elisabeth Chismark, Sara Day, Artangela Henry, Cheedy Jaja, Stephanie Ibemere, Cheryl Brewer, Dora Clayton-Jones, Keesha Roach, Selorm Ansah, Lori Vick, and Christina Wills; as well as Yvonne Carroll, Pat Corley, Rae Blaylark, Brooke Clemons, and Charlene Sylvestre.
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​Participants must be able to attend all five days of the bootcamp and must be a registered nurse or nurse practitioner actively involved with the SCD patient community. There is limited space, please do not apply if you cannot attend the entire bootcamp.
details
please note
Participants must be able to attend all five days of the bootcamp and must be a registered nurse or nurse practitioner actively involved with the SCD patient community. There is limited space, please do not apply if you cannot attend the entire bootcamp.
Application and Eligibility
Applicants must work in the United States.
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The application process is competitive. Selected participants must confirm their acceptance and submit the required documentation within one week of being notified.
at-a-glance
What: This is a five-day, in-person, interactive event. Space is limited.
When: Boot Camp is scheduled for September 8-12, 2025.
Where: University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Nursing, Memphis, TN and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
Bootcamp organizers will cover travel and lodging expenses for participants coming from outside the Memphis metropolitan area. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for all participants from Monday to Friday. Participants who reside outside the local area should bring enough funds to cover meals not provided. Daily transportation between the hotel and the bootcamp will also be arranged.
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The bootcamp is an in-person, interactive event. Participants are expected to actively engage in evidence-based practice exercises, teach-back training, break-out sessions, and dynamic discussions. In addition, participants will collaborate with their peers on research and teach-back project development outside of bootcamp hours.
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Upon completion of the bootcamp, attendees are required to engage in follow-up activities for a minimum of 12 months. These activities may include periodic phone calls or Zoom meetings to discuss how participants have applied and shared the knowledge gained during the bootcamp, as well as suggestions for improving the bootcamp. Additionally, photographs will be taken at various points throughout the bootcamp. These photos may be used by UTHSC, SJCRH, and IASCNAPA in relation to the Train the Trainer SCD Nursing Bootcamp. By applying and signing the application, participants grant permission for the use of these photographs.
