Camp nursing: an opportunity for meeting psychiatric mental health needs

The camp nurse used many therapeutic interventions that enhanced growth of campers. Having a broad goal to build therapeutic alliances in each interaction with others helped the nurse in this experience to accomplish many unforeseen positive health outcomes. Each encounter can become an opportunity for growth by the participants. Camp nursing is truly an invigorating experience when the nurse enters the work place with a positive view that each person displays a variety of strengths. Through listening and providing encouragement, the nurse is able to assist campers to arrive at answers to difficult issues and leave the experience achieving growth and development.