Our employees are committed to respecting diversity, continuous quality improvement, and the efficient use of resources. We are a learning organization guided by our shared values. Patient transfers include moving patients in bed and getting them out of bed to a wheelchair, walker, or bedside commode. PN students also have the opportunity to act as patients and as nurses. The time spent as patients has been reported to be extremely valuable in developing patient empathy and understanding of good and poor communication and patient handling skills.
Sessions are held in the nursing lab and equipment from both departments is utilized.
If necessary, equipment loans are solicited from the community. Nursing students prepare Nursing Care Plans, which describe the physiology of certain pre-determined conditions such as Stroke, Hip Replacement, Diabetes, etc. Students are joined together in a collaborative spirit, respecting diversity and learning to appreciate each other's expertise. The sessions are lively, active, and at times noisy with all the interaction. Sessions end in feedback from the students, which has been overwhelmingly positive.