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 Vocational Nursing student, Lisa Daniels loves what she does. “I am a Social Worker/Case Manager at a skilled nursing facility in Costa Mesa. I have the pleasure of working with seniors, their families and their physicians everyday, toward the same goal…great care,” stated the term 1 nursing student. Last fall, alongside fellow senior […]
This Valentine’s Day, show some love for the needy! Help Stanbridge College REACH raise funds to purchase bus passes for homeless people in Orange County. Join us at the Valentine’s Day Ice Cream and Popcorn Social in the Stanbridge College Student Lounge. Enjoy a tasty treat, hang out with your sweetheart and show your love […]
2011 was a year of service, as Stanbridge College students, staff and faculty members gave their time and support to our local and global communities. Through the REACH Beyond the Classroom Service Learning and Civic Engagement Initiative, we here at Stanbridge College worked to help over 30 non-profit organizations and causes last year. “Stanbridge College […]
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 […]
Stanbridge College is pleased to announce its Allied Health Career Fair on Thursday, December 8, 2011. Stanbridge College’s Vocational Nursing and Occupational Therapy Assistance students and alumni will be able to network with over 28 southern California Allied Health employers. Students will be able to meet potential employers, explore new career opportunities and gather advice […]
Another set of eyes might be watching health care workers. Patients in intensive care need increased supervision; responding to this need, some critical care units are installing cameras in their ICUs. The idea is not to replace health care workers “on the ground,” but to support them. “Tele-ICU” nurses can monitor multiple patients at once […]
A recent study found unsurprising results regarding the contamination of nursing uniforms and scrubs. Over 50% of nursing uniforms were found to harbor at least one pathogen. Pockets were especially contaminated. The bottom line? Scrubs and uniforms do harbor bacteria, and while no studies yet prove that contaminated uniforms spread infection amongst patients, researchers caution […]
Are you a good communicator? In a nurse’s daily interactions with patients, the ability to communicate in a clear manner is vital. The next time you communicate with a patient, be mindful of these suggestions from NurseZone: Communication goes both ways. Engage patients in a dialogue; help them understand and come to a decision about […]