Students in St. Petersburg College’s Medical Terminology course (HSC 1531) are beginning their study of prefixes, suffixes, and word roots. To most people that would not sound too exciting, but to Dr. Newberry’s Monday afternoon Medical Terminology class this week, it meant game time! Dr. Newberry uses various games during the semester to help the students … Continue reading A Game of Med-Dominoes Anyone?
O&P Grads Brian Moran, Gabriel Henao, Stephanie Poling, Orializ Gonzales and Tony Ferraro awaiting to receive their master’s diplomas On August 8, 2015 the first 14 SPC graduates of the orthotics and prosthetics master’s program received their specialized O&P engineering degrees at a Florida State University graduation ceremony in Tallahassee. Our SPC graduates earned their … Continue reading First graduates receive O&P master’s degrees
This Fall marks the implementation of the newly accredited orthotics and prosthetics technician AS degree program from CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Care Educational Programs), which is the first and only associate degree for orthotic and prosthetic technicians in Florida. The initial full roster of 24 students will begin their two-year Associate in Science … Continue reading New Orthotics and Prosthetics program receives accreditation
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
I realize this won’t do much for my macho image, I must confess I’ve always been a softy for pinning ceremonies. One of the most rewarding parts of working with the same small group of students for 2 years is being able to graduate, or “pin” them into the profession. There’s always something so special … Continue reading Respiratory Care Pinning Ceremony
On June 10, the Health Education Center held the St. Petersburg College Foundation’s Innovation Grant initiative “I’ve Applied to a Healthcare Program, Now What?” This all-day event was held for students that have applied for fall admission to the Nursing, Physical Therapy Assistant, EMT and Respiratory Care programs. Students had an opportunity to visit the … Continue reading “I Have Applied to a Healthcare Program, Now What?”
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?
This month, the J.E. Hanger College of Orthotics & Prosthetics will once again have the privilege of hosting the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics. During the second and third week of June, St. Petersburg College will serve as the site for the ABC Clinical Patient Management exams. ABC’s Director of Clinical Resources Stephen … Continue reading ABC board exam returns to SPC
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