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South Florida Students Experience a Day in the Life of a Nurse

James S. Rickards Middle School students experience “A Day in the Life of a Nurse”

BY DR. DEBORAH PAPA riences. Students learned to take a from 2009. As Florida’s population con- Broward College Nursing has a track
blood pressure, listened to a heartbeat tinues to grow and residents age with record of excellence educating South
Judging from the enthusiasm of the through a stethoscope and spent time in increasing numbers, the demand for Florida’s healthcare providers. In addi-
middle school students who recently simulation suites used for nurse educa- healthcare services has reach critical tion to consistent NCLEX pass rates
visited the Nursing Program at Broward tion and testing. levels, with an increased need for well- well above the state average, 96% of
College, the future of nursing is bright, The information shared at the event trained nurses. It takes the combined nursing students secure a job upon
despite a shortage of nurses in Florida. was eye opening for some of the stu- efforts of employers, higher education, graduation.
The students took part in the Day in dents. “I thought it was very interesting and K-12 institutions to inspire younger In addition to its Associate in
the Life of a NurseTM, a program because I wouldn’t think about being a generations to pursue nursing and enter Nursing, the College offers an RN-to-
designed for middle and high school nurse before,” says 13-year-old Damion the workforce pipeline. BSN program with flexible course
students to get an up close and personal Diaz. “But now I have to take this into “This is a great opportunity to share options for the working nurse. The
look at the different opportunities avail- consideration.” details about the nursing profession Nursing Program will host an informa-
able in the nursing field. The Nursing Consortium of South with students especially at the age tion session on Thursday, January 11,
Students from James S. Rickards Florida, a non-profit coalition of hospi- where they begin looking at career 2018 in Building 8, Room 232 on the A.
Middle School met with and spoke to tals, nursing schools and healthcare options,” says Broward College Health Hugh Adams Central Campus.
nurse educators, information systems staffing organizations, organized the Sciences Simulation Center District
nurses, nurse researchers, nurse admin- event. The group hopes to combat the Director Kathy King, RN, MSN. “It
istrators, and college recruiters. In addi- state’s growing nursing shortage. allows them to explore the practical
tion to shadowing staff nurses and lis- According to the Florida Center of areas of what we do and ask questions. Dr. Deborah Papa, Dean of Nursing at
tening to various presentations, stu- Nursing, there were 12,000 nursing We hope to be able to welcome some of Broward College, can be reached at
dents took part in some hands-on expe- vacancies last year, double the number them to Broward College in the future.” dpapa@broward.edu.

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