This month, the St. Petersburg College Health Education Center hosted a reception for Dr. Rita Cecilia Plata de Silva from the Universidad El Bosque in Bogota, Colombia, as part of an initiative to develop an international partnership between the SPC College of Nursing and the Universidad El Bosque nursing program. Last month, Dr. Susan Baker, SPC’s dean … Continue reading International partnership with the Universidad El Bosque
Nursing program graduate, Alex Kanaan, elevated his career through St. Petersburg College’s program flexibility and his employer. As a current nursing professional, Kanaan was able to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree with ease. The college of nursing supports current and future healthcare professionals with the opportunity for advancement through their transitional programs. The learning environment … Continue reading Nursing program offers flexibility for career advancement
In September, Dr. Susan Baker of the St. Petersburg College of Nursing and BSN faculty member Dr. Dorothy Nulty visited the Universidad El Bosque in Bogota, Colombia. The intent of their visit was to meet with Dr. Rita Cecilia Plata de Silva and Universidad El Bosque faculty members to discuss the development of a cooperative relationship … Continue reading SPC’s College of Nursing is crossing borders to South America
St. Petersburg College of Nursing has partnered with community leader Bay Pines Veteran Affairs Healthcare Systems. This partnership strengthens nursing students hands-on skills in the medical field. Nursing students are prepared through the clinical rotations at the Bay Pines facility to meet the demand for passionate nurses. Watch this story. SPC nursing students are workforce … Continue reading Nursing students at SPC partner with the Bay Pines VA
Kelley Huelle is the recipient of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Outstanding Student Project for the graduating class of Summer, 2015. In the BSN program, students are provided the opportunity to become acquainted with the nurse’s role in the community through our Community Nursing course. During this course and practicum experience, students assess their … Continue reading BSN Student Impacts Community
Lucina has arrived – SPC College of Nursing has received the latest birthing simulator !! The CAE Fidelis Lucina Maternal Fetal Simulator was developed for clinicians and interprofessional teams who manage normal deliveries as well as childbirth complications and obstetrical emergencies. The birthing simulator provides our students with reliable, realistic training for childbirth maneuvers as well … Continue reading We’re having a baby!
Heather Johnson and Adam Carroll practicing their cardiovascular exam Students in our RN to BSN program are diligently continuing their studies over the summer here at SPC College of Nursing. Our Fall 2014 cohort class are currently in the Health Assessment class where they are learning to build on their physical assessment skills and ability to analyze and synthesize these findings … Continue reading Egophony, brochophony and whispered pectoriloquy…Oh my?
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
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
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