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Washtenaw Community College named center of excellence in nursing education
Read full article: Washtenaw Community College named center of excellence in nursing educationWashtenaw Community College is one of nine programs across the United States to be honored by the National League for Nursing for its excellence in nursing education.
People with disabilities receive devices specific to their needs after working with university students
Read full article: People with disabilities receive devices specific to their needs after working with university studentsBecause each person is unique, so are their disabilities and the obstacles they meet. In these cases, the one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t always work when it comes to assistive devices.
University of Michigan’s Mott named first ChildKind certified hospital in state
Read full article: University of Michigan’s Mott named first ChildKind certified hospital in stateChildKind International is an organization that focuses on pediatric pain prevention and treatment by awarding certification to hospitals across the world that excel in the field.
Couple shares experience of attending nursing school together at Concordia University
Read full article: Couple shares experience of attending nursing school together at Concordia UniversityJoe Wright and Beckah Bottorff moved across the country to attend CUAA's state-of-the-art nursing program.
Program aims to help Detroit’s young talent prepare for careers with hands-on experience
Read full article: Program aims to help Detroit’s young talent prepare for careers with hands-on experienceGrow Detroit’s Young Talent is all about exposing young Detroit residents to career opportunities that are located in the city.
How the Human Patient Simulator Lab at Macomb Community College is helping prepare nursing students
Read full article: How the Human Patient Simulator Lab at Macomb Community College is helping prepare nursing studentsA new training lab at Macomb Community College is giving nursing students a look at some real-life experiences.
Get to know one of Concordia University Ann Arbor’s nursing professors
Read full article: Get to know one of Concordia University Ann Arbor’s nursing professorsConcordia University professor Natalie McHugh push her students to be “insatiably curious” and to understand how they are responsible for others in their care.
Nursing in the time of COVID: ‘The hostility and violence in the workplace is unbelievable’
Read full article: Nursing in the time of COVID: ‘The hostility and violence in the workplace is unbelievable’The problems the nursing industry is experiencing lately aren’t new issues, said Melissa, 41, who’s in Roanoke, Virginia.
Nursing in the time of COVID: ‘Being a new grad and already burnt out is not what I envisioned for my dream career’
Read full article: Nursing in the time of COVID: ‘Being a new grad and already burnt out is not what I envisioned for my dream career’Christine always envisioned a career in nursing. It’s all she ever wanted, professionally.
When breastfeeding doesn’t go as planned: Did you realize all the resources available?
Read full article: When breastfeeding doesn’t go as planned: Did you realize all the resources available?If you’re a new mother or an expecting mom-to-be, you don’t need another news article telling you about all the benefits of breastfeeding and breastmilk.
Concordia University Ann Arbor health professionals lead U-M athletic medicine in simulated emergency training
Read full article: Concordia University Ann Arbor health professionals lead U-M athletic medicine in simulated emergency trainingThirty-four athletic trainers, social workers and team physicians from the University of Michigan athletic department navigated four scenario-based simulations at CUAA.
Concordia University Ann Arbor health professionals lead U-M athletic medicine in simulated emergency training
Read full article: Concordia University Ann Arbor health professionals lead U-M athletic medicine in simulated emergency trainingThirty-four athletic trainers, social workers and team physicians from the University of Michigan athletic department navigated four scenario-based simulations at CUAA.
Nurse fired after sharing video from inside DMC Sinai Grace Hospital still helping fight COVID pandemic
Read full article: Nurse fired after sharing video from inside DMC Sinai Grace Hospital still helping fight COVID pandemicDETROIT – It was almost exactly a year ago when a wave of COVID patients was starting to overwhelm hospitals. A Metro Detroit nurse took a video inside Sinai Grace Hospital and spoke about the need for more supplies. The hospital said that the cellphone video violated hospital policy and Barkai was fired. Detroit and Sinai Grace got hit by a wave of COVID-19 patients to the point the hospital was running out of space for those who were dying. Barkai is still involved in litigation with the company that owns Sinai Grace.
Concordia University Ann Arbor renames its nursing school after local donors
Read full article: Concordia University Ann Arbor renames its nursing school after local donorsANN ARBOR – Ronald and Marvel Jones are no strangers to CUAA. In 2018 the couple made their first transformational gift to the university after touring the School of Nursing and meeting with Assistant Vice President of Academics, Cindy Fenske, DNP. Fenske is looking to incorporate augmented reality (AR) into the current simulations used by the nursing students. Dr. Ryan Peterson, vice president of administration, renaming the School of Nursing reflects the commitment and generosity of the Joneses. For more information about the Ronald and Marvel School of Nursing visit here.
Concordia University Ann Arbor’s School of Nursing innovates virtual learning during pandemic
Read full article: Concordia University Ann Arbor’s School of Nursing innovates virtual learning during pandemicANN ARBOR – For the past 12-18 months, Concordia University Ann Arbor’s School of Nursing has been working on the development of enhanced virtual learning for their students. One of those enhancements being the mobile camera unit. Mobile Camera UnitThe mobile camera unit is comprised of three cameras simultaneously directed at a patient that provides viewpoints from the ceiling, front, back, and sides of the room. Mobile camera unit platform used by CUAA nursing staff - allowing students to choose the camera angle that fits their learning needs. Within the next few months, the SON also plans to start embedding information from the mobile camera unit into AR & VR headsets.
Gov. Whitmer mandates implicit bias training for all Michigan health professionals
Read full article: Gov. Whitmer mandates implicit bias training for all Michigan health professionalsGretchen Whitmer said she believes those numbers are because of uneven health care delivery and signed an Executive Directive to develop rules to require implicit bias training for health professionals to address racial disparities. Michigan COVID-19 cases by race as of July 5, 2020. (WDIV)The governors task force said people of color suffer in medical settings from the unconscious bias by medical professionals. She turned to Dr. Randolph Rasch, Dean and Professor of the Michigan State University College of Nursing, who spoke extensively about what implicit bias is. The practical impact of Executive Directive 2020-7 means those looking to get a new license or wants to renew their medical license will have to undergo bias training.
Michigan requires tests, says 32% of deaths from nursing homes
Read full article: Michigan requires tests, says 32% of deaths from nursing homesWe are not in a position to vouch for data from other states, but such a figure is generally consistent with the figures we have seen elsewhere, said Gordon, who announced penalties for nursing homes that do not comply with reporting requirements. Michigan on Monday reported 74 additional coronavirus cases overall and just two more deaths, bringing the respective totals to roughly 66,000 and 6,000. Regional hubs, designated to care for long-term care residents affected by the virus, account for 200 or 10% of resident deaths. The health department said it did not know how many of the dead had been permanent residents of nursing homes vs. new residents who had been discharged to the homes to recover after being hospitalized. Michigans tally of nursing home deaths does not include people in homes for the aged, adult foster care facilities and assisted-living facilities.