Today I watched Tracy Morgan, a comedian who was critically injured in a motor vehicle accident last year, give his first interview since his accident. He shared that one of his first memories as he came out of his coma was “Nurse Jackie.” He said that after he came out of his coma, he remembered … Continue reading The Gift of Nursing
ABOVE: Arlene Gillis, center, with veterans climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists is dedicated to promoting professionalism and advancing the standards of patient care through education, literature, research, advocacy and collaboration. This month they spotlight Arlene Gillis, our director of the J.E. Hanger College of Orthotics and Prosthetics here at … Continue reading Spotlighting Women in Orthotics and Prosthetics – Arlene Gillis
Did you know that the chiropractic profession is ranked #1 in job security according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics? National University of Health Sciences’ Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree is offered on the campus of St. Petersburg College through its University Partnership Center. NUHS trains students to become primary care chiropractic … Continue reading Explore a Career in Chiropractic Medicine at NUHS Visit Day
Student accomplishments this spring in the College of Health Sciences have blossomed into a bountiful harvest. Compliments from our successful students are always appreciated. But receiving compliments for reaching out to students when they struggle and ultimately are not successful makes their kind words even more meaningful. Here’s a sample of the comments that both … Continue reading College of Health Sciences accomplishments for Spring 2015
May 7, 2015: Students, their families and friends gathered at Indian Rocks Baptist Church for St. Petersburg College’s Spring 2015 Pinning ceremony, the capstone event for a nursing student. In this time -honored tradition, a graduate nurse receives the pin from their nursing school and recites the Nightingale Pledge, which reflects the vision and values … Continue reading Nursing Pinning Spring 2015
Eight students recently shared their projects in the semester-end College of Health Sciences (COHS) Capstone Showcase. The projects included posters, examples of their creations and handouts. There was great attendance for the showcase to support the students. Several advisory committee members, capstone mentors, prospective employers, students planning to be in capstone next fall and lots … Continue reading Health Sciences students share their capstone projects
On May 5, 2015, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program held its Leadership Luncheon for our graduating students. At this event, we recognize our BSN degree graduates as well as our preceptors for Leadership practicum. Leadership Theory and Practicum is the final course in our RN-BSN degree program and provides our students … Continue reading BSN degree leadership luncheon celebrates graduating students
April 1, 2015: An ambulance is bringing in four victims of a two-car motor vehicle accident into your Emergency Department. The patients include an elderly female, a middle-aged female, a young, pregnant female, and a 2-year-old child. As the nurse, how will you implement care? What are your priorities? This collaborative scenario was designed by … Continue reading Engaging Nursing Students from Multiple Levels in Simulation
On April 14, 2015, we proudly inducted 33 new members from St. Petersburg College into Sigma Theta Tau International, the official Honor Society of Nursing. We proudly recognize these students and their academic achievement. And we look forward to their growth within their profession role as a BSN graduate. About the Honor Society of Nursing There … Continue reading BSN Nursing Honor Society inducts new members
The National Association of Emergency Medical Services Educators (NAEMSE) Board of Directors has selected John Todaro as president of the association. Todaro is the Department Coordinator of SPC’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Continuing Medical Education (CME) program. He is serving his third term on the NAMESE Board of Directors and will take the reins of NAEMSE … Continue reading EMS CME Coordinator elected president of national group