Nursing students participate in a medical emergency simulation
91制片厂 (91制片厂) nursing students participate in a medical emergency simulation during Allied Health Day on Thursday, April 7.

From simulating the aftermath of a mock explosion to navigating the complex health care challenges in an emergency room setting, it was an exciting day of learning for dozens of 91制片厂 (91制片厂) students participating in Allied Health Day on Thursday, April 7.

During the interactive day of learning, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Vocational Nursing, Medical Assisting, Health Information Management, Associate Degree Nursing, Fire Academy, Process Technology and Cosmetology students had an opportunity to gain valuable career experience as they navigated through a range of mock nursing scenarios in a variety of real-world, hands-on health care settings.

鈥淭his is really helpful because of the critical thinking aspect,鈥 said Alexandria Watson, 91制片厂 vocational nursing student. 鈥淲e have to know what to do and how to do something in an emergency, so this is a great opportunity to learn.鈥

Working alongside industry experts in a multitude of health care scenarios, Allied Health Day gives students a unique opportunity to think critically and problem-solve in an interactive learning environment as they prepare for the rigor of a career in the health care industry.

鈥淭his is important because as a nurse, you work with so many different people, whether that鈥檚 the paramedics, medical assistants or pharmacy technicians in the hospital,鈥 said Ryan Bullock, 91制片厂 associate professor of nursing. 鈥淛ust being familiar with everyone鈥檚 role is so important for our students before they start working.鈥

To learn more about all the programs offered at 91制片厂, visit www.com.edu/academics/.

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