From our family to yours, Stanbridge College wishes you a very happy holiday season. We hope that all of our students, alumni, staff and faculty enjoy the holidays. Stay warm, healthy and make sure to be safe when rockin’ around the Christmas tree. As the New Year approaches, we encourage our students to reach for […]
Stanbridge College partnered with Mariners Outreach to serve warm homemade meals to over 750 homeless people in the Orange County community on November 26th and December 17th. As temperatures drop below 40 degrees and Santa Ana winds blow, many homeless and low-income families turn to shelters like the Lighthouse Ministries in Costa Mesa for […]
As the holiday season approaches, many people stress about the pain and hassle of shopping, long lines and crowded parking structures. If you are one of the few who choose to not make life easier by shopping online, then the American Occupational Therapy Association has several tips for those brave brick and mortar shoppers to […]
On December 8, 2011, the Stanbridge College Vocational Nursing and Occupational Therapy Assistance students met with over 30 employers at the Allied Health Career Fair. Students and alumni were able to network with organizations including rehabilitation centers, acute hospitals, home health facilities, medical offices, hospice care, residential care and skilled nursing facilities in Orange County. […]
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 […]
After becoming a major hit for consumers, Microsoft Xbox Kinect is rapidly being applied to an increasing amount of business and health care applications. One particular application is in occupational therapy and physical therapy. Businesses are now partnering with health care organizations to evaluate the use of the Xbox Kinect to see what kinds of […]
Stanbridge College recently partnered with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation for a Christmas Toy Drive. Students, staff and faculty donated toys, games, stuffed animals and more to local Orange County children in need. Stanbridge College would like to thank everyone who donated toys to Toys for Tots. Because of your support, hundreds of […]
Stanbridge College recently provided the students of Project Hope School Foundation with donations of Christmas gifts. Students, staff and faculty gathered together to wrap up over 50 Christmas gift bags including sweaters, toys and school supplies. Stanbridge College volunteers then delivered the gifts and hosted a pizza part for the children, ranging from Kindergarteners […]
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 […]