HOYA 1 March/April Article
HOYA 1 Update, March/April:
During the week of March 9th, the students learned about death, dying, and Hospice. The chaplain from FHN came to speak to the students about his experience in the hospital setting and his personal story. We learned how a chaplain provides not just religious support but also spiritual and emotional support to the patient and their family.
This week, the students learned about rehabilitation, restorative care, and surgical interventions, including preoperative and postoperative care. The students performed skits demonstrating their skills and knowledge of how to use assistive devices, walking aids, proper patient positioning, and range of motion exercises. We are continuously practicing our patient care skills in the lab and on residents/patients during our clinical rotations. After we come back from break, we will learn about home care and review infection prevention practices. Everyone is doing great and I am proud of all their hard work!
Student Comments:
“I have many useful skills that have significantly helped me in my clinicals. I am really enjoying clinicals and can’t wait for pinning !!”
“This school year I enjoyed practicing skills with my friends and the friends I've made in class!”
“When clinicals first started I was freaking out. I didn’t think there was any shot that I could do anything on actual people. We practiced so much during the year in class and in the skills lab and I began to get very confident. Then I started clinicals and felt very proud with how I continued to do skills on actual people and none of that would’ve been possible without all the work we do in class. I’ve learned so much about caring for people.”
“A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening through the neck to the trachea and allows air to reach the lungs fully.”
“I'm excited to do more clinicals. Mainly for the fact for me to get more experience for when I become a CNA. I also love building relationships with all the residents I meet.”
“I have really grown on my skills in the last few weeks. I am excited to finish my clinicals and get pinned! Mrs. Miller always tries to make the class fun and engaging.”
“I've been practicing and getting better at my skills in the skills lab, I can't wait till I'm done with my clinicals and work as a CNA!”