Nurses with children must learn how to balance their busy working lives with the demands of parenthood. Have you had difficulty maintaining your personal, professional, and parental life? In a recent article on NurseZone, three nurses discuss how they created a balance. Their suggestions include: – Sharing responsibilities with your family/significant other. – Making sure […]
Thank you to all of our students, faculty and staff and the representatives of PetCo who helped us gather over 150lbs of donations for the OC Animal Care Center and Irvine Animal Center. As part of our REACH Beyond the Classroom Service Learning and Civic Engagement initiative, Stanbridge College hosted a week long fundraiser […]
There are many ways to engage in nursing advocacy: joining a professional organization, caring for your patients and co-workers, or ensuring that proper procedures are used to treat patients. An article on Nurse Zone discusses how nurses are becoming advocates for their patients by creating a model of care that reinforces empathy towards patients and […]
In our continued efforts to provide assistance to our local Orange County homeless, Stanbridge College REACH is asking for volunteers to help Mary’s Kitchen feed those in need. Mary’s Kitchen, feeds, clothes and provides services that support and enhance the quality of life for the hungry and homeless. The volunteer staff at Mary’s Kitchen […]
Last Saturday, Stanbridge College REACH volunteers aided Rebuilding Together Orange County in the revitalization of Mary’s Kitchen, a soup kitchen and shelter for the homeless. In addition to volunteer work, Stanbridge College provided Rebuilding Together OC a donation to aid in the purchasing of paint and building materials for the construction. The REACH team would […]
Listening, continuing education, and networking are a few of the tips provided by several accomplished nurses asked to discuss their experiences in the article entitled, “The Secrets to Achieving Excellence in Nursing”. With a combined 118 years of experience, these men and women share their guiding philosophies, advice on nursing skills and tips for moving […]
Help Stanbridge College feed a furry friend in need! Stanbridge College has TWO exciting events in August to help feed and provide much needed care for homeless pets in Orange County. Take part today! First: Pet Food and Supplies Drive for Orange County Animal Care – 8/15-8/19 We are holding a Pet Food and Supplies […]
Last week’s Food and Clothing Drive for the homeless students and families of Project Hope School Foundation was a great success. We would like to thank all of the students, staff and faculty who donated to this wonderful Orange County organization during this event. Together we were able to gather over 30 large bags […]
With more and more patients searching for health information on the internet, making sure this information is accurate is essential. According to a recent survey, 81% of Americans search the web for health information. Nurses can play an instrumental role in helping patients recognize reputable health information on the internet. Here are some important questions […]
Stanbridge College is pleased to announce that the American Red Cross collected over 18 units of blood from our Nursing, IT and Occupational Therapy students, faculty and staff. According to the Red Cross, this will assist in saving the lives of 54 people in need of blood transfusions. We would like to thank all of […]