Mr. Ismael Lopez, LVN, a 2009 Vocational Nursing graduate of cohort PTB, was recently awarded the 2015 Clara Barton Alumnus of the Year Award at the Stanbridge College Commencement Exercises. The award recognizes a graduate’s outstanding achievements, contributions, and leadership in the field of healthcare. Mr. Lopez has been the LVN Team Leader for the Head […]
Stanbridge College Nursing Instructor, Anne Garrett, RN, looks at a CT scanner and thinks of it as if it were a space ship in Star Wars. According to her husband, Haydn, Mrs. Garrett can understand how “little people” think. With eight grandchildren, ages ranging from three to twelve, she would often write stories to them […]
Stanbridge College REACH is looking for volunteers to help assist the Medical Safety and Management Team at the LA Marathon on Sunday, March 18th. According to the LA Marathon LLC, the race is expected to draw over 25,000 participants. With such a large turn out, volunteers are greatly needed to help runners stay healthy during […]
Generally traveling and vacations are meant to help people avoid stress from work, home or school commitments, but many times it ends up doing the opposite. The America Occupational Therapy Association has provided several tips for staying safe and healthy while traveling to help reduce stress and avoid strain or pain. Some of the major […]
Nurses working in emergency departments can be more aware of hand hygiene in certain situations. A new study found that nurses were less likely to follow proper hand hygiene in particular circumstances: when patients are being treated in hallway beds, and when patients are being transported between departments or rooms. With overcrowded EDs increasing, nurses […]
There are many reasons why a nurse might want a more flexible work schedule. The pressures of kids, taking care of a relative, going to school, or even just wanting to have a less hectic work life are all big motivators for seeking different hours. If you’re one of those nurses, you might want to […]
At the heart of the house, the kitchen is a room in which every person is accustom to doing a wide variety of tasks, whether it is putting away groceries, loading and unloading a dishwasher, or following a recipe. It is also a prime environment in which Occupational Therapists can evaluate an individual’s performance and […]
A recent study found that robot assisted physical therapy may work better at improving mobility in stroke patients than regular therapy. The study consisted of 20 stroke patients with weaknesses on one side or area of their body and limited mobility. 10 patients worked with occupational therapy techniques as a control group, while the other […]
Many people who have had an injury and have taken time off of work are faced with the challenge of returning to work without having the time to fully heal or recover. The American Occupational Therapy Association believes that a transitional work program for those who are in this situation works best to ensure that […]
An interesting opinion piece by Bill Santamour at Hospitals and Health Networks discusses the ever-present generational issues that healthcare professionals face. Today, however, Santamour notes that there is an increased diversity amongst age groups, with coworkers ranging from just-graduated 20-something Millenials to the “Matures” born before 1946. While the assumption is that this “generation gap” […]