I now practice a different kind of nursing. The diseases I now face are loneliness, heartaches, low self esteem, negativity, prejudice, ignorance, and fear, to name a few. Patty Griffith's health occupations classroom at Americus High School is dimly lit. In one corner of the classroom two groups of students work on a medical terminology computer program. Several others work on assignments at their desks.
Hospital beds occupy one end of the large room.
The sheets are pulled taut over the mattresses, hospital corners perfectly made. According to research, classical music improves learning. It's also very soothing. The classroom lighting, classical music, mental exercises, and exercise breaks are all part of Americus High School's Brain-based Curriculum. Brain-based learning recognizes that each person's brain is unique and processes information differently.