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Denver College of Nursing 1401 19th St. Denver, CO 80202(303) 292-0015
July 2018President's Newsletter
Welcome new and returning students to the 2018 summer term. I hope you all had a little rest and relaxation during your break. The graduation ceremony for our June 2018 graduates was once again made very special by our cohort speakers and the heartfelt thank you each student prepared to be read as they walked across the stage. Just think that will be you in a few short months.
During the break some of our students were on Global Health Perspectives (GHP) trips. This term they traveled to Uganda, Haiti and Downtown Denver to complete clinical experiences. Watch for emails about GHP if you want to become involved with their organization.
While you were away from DCN we have been working on some improvements. As a result of a request from students you will now see blue bins in each classroom for recycling. Please put paper, plastic or aluminum cans in these bins. If people are putting only recyclable materials in the classroom bins we will expand to the simulation facilities.
Construction is finally complete on the annex space. Some equipment and materials have already been moved into the space. Additional furniture and equipment will be added as it arrives. Classes will begin being held in the space immediately.
I hope everyone has a great term.
Dr. Cathy Maxwell
CMaxwell@denvercollegeofnursing.
edu
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Volume 2, NO. 7-July 5, 2018
Denver College of Nursing (DCN) students and one DCN faculty member
provided healthcare and education to hundreds of Ugandans during their trip over
the most recent break. The school’s Global Health Perspectives program (GHP)
partnered with the Foundation of International Medical Relief for
Children (FIMRC), a non-profit organization committed to bring improved
healthcare to communities in the developing world. The students worked out of
three different communities in Uganda, the Maternal and Child Health Clinic
(MCH), Budada Village and Bubungi. There were several stations set up to assist
with electronic entry of laboratory information, GI Issues, rapid syphilis and HIV
testing, an eye glass station and a nutrition station.
Additionally, students fundraised to bring an ultrasound probe to the
MCH. The students were able to perform the procedure on several expecting
mothers, providing the first ultrasounds in the community. Students, and faculty
sponsor Tara Haskell, also provided valuable instructions on how to use the
machine to the staff members. DCN students vaccinated the new babies and
educated new mothers who are breastfeeding about techniques, nutrition and
when to bring their children to the clinic. “The woman who worked there, Sarah,
a midwife was so overjoyed about this ultrasound. She was practically in tears!
We got to try out the probe and it brought us to tears to see a baby on an
ultrasound for multiple moms”(Brittany Roggow).
DCN students described the experience as life changing and humbling;
realizing that many people around the world get by on very little in the way of
resources and supplies. They were able to reach people of all ages who are
normally underserved for a variety of reasons. Students felt as though the patient
education piece is often missing from these small communities, and found that
once introduced patients were overwhelmingly grateful. Since GHP partners with
FIMRC these patients can continue to receive healthcare through their clinics in
the future.
Denver College of Nursing’s Global Health Perspectives program focuses
on student development in global health settings around the world by combining
classroom training with in-field service learning internships. GHP partners with
nonprofits to promote its mission of healthcare education and sustainability in
challenging national and international environments.
-Photos courtesy Brittany Roggow
Want to Join GHP?BSN students need two quarters of full participation to travel
abroad and earn clinical credit, and three quarters to get cords at graduation. ADN students need two quarters of full participation to
travel and two quarters to graduate with cords.Full participation is six hours of community service at two different
locations and one meeting per quarter.
Contact THaskell@ denvercollegeofnursing.edu
Want to Join SNA? You only need 6 hours of service, 6 social credits, 6 meeting credits
before graduation! Contact Mike Ruschival, SNA Staff Support [email protected]
Rockies Season in Full Swing!
Welcome to our new lab space! Throughout this spring workers have been creating an amazing new learning space for Denver College of Nursing. It is located on the fourth floor of the annex across from our current SIM lab offices. The new space will include one more hospital room as well as one additional debriefing room. One of the conference rooms on the original side will be rededicated solely to debriefing. The new space will also include additional faculty offices, a student kitchen/commons area, and a new conference room. The goal is to have these up and running by the end of July so keep an eye out, and enjoy!
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A word from the clinical office: Students, please log into your MyClinicalExchange webpage and make sure all your vaccination and
paperwork is up to date. If it is not you will not be able to participate in clinicals for the upcoming quarter. Also please keep up with all clinical
paperwork and training required by your facility. The school has received positive feedback about many of our students, so keep up the great work! Thank you!