A hospital-based diploma nursing program closed in 1993 and now the hospital gives its full support to the baccalaureate program offered through ESU Newman Division of Nursing. The Vintage Manor is a progressive, well organized, long-term adult care facility with multiple client programs and services. This clinical facility offers students a variety of learning experiences in nursing foundations and basic skills as well as medication administration. The purpose of the Lyon County Health Department is to promote wellness, prevent disease, and provide early intervention. The health department also has a busy primary care clinic that provides basic health care for adults and children including physical examinations and treatment of minor illnesses.
Students also experience the relationship between community health nursing and environmental health.
This facility is located approximately 55 miles from Emporia and provides a census with a wide variety of psychiatric mental health conditions. Camp Wood, Elmdale KS Camp Wood is a YMCA facility located approximately 35 miles from Emporia. Approximately 60-65 campers are at the camp on a weekly basis. Camp Wood provides learning opportunities for students enrolled in the NU402 Camp Nursing elective course. Students are able to staff the nurses' quarters, administer medications, and attend many of the camp activities.