Although highly trained, when nurses enter an examination room, they may face individuals who are scared, in pain or confused. Beyond finding out what the symptoms may be, nurses must be able to question, explain and respond in a manner that provides comfort and is easily understood. CSUF nursing students are now getting this kind of experience through the standardized patient program.
Through the REACH program, elementary school students are developing character, learning about healthy lifestyles and developing their literacy skills in a sport-based program that makes it fun and interesting. College students leading the sessions are also learning lessons that enhance their education as well.
Nursing has been near and dear to Sharrica Miller’s heart since she was in high school and, through vocational training, serving as a certified nursing assistant. Today, she stresses the value of enhanced education for nurses so that they can serve as leaders and educators.
Faculty from across disciplines are taking part in a wide range of professional activities that showcase both scholarship and creative endeavors.
Kristina Fortes has a passion for nursing and for teaching. She believes and hopes to teach her students that the goal is to help patients “live as long as we can, as well as we can, and when we go, go peacefully.”
Cal State Fullerton’s Center for Healthy Neighborhoods will host an Oct. 28 community health fair featuring screenings for diabetes and blood pressure, CPR training, crime prevention strategies, physical activities for older adults and fun activities for children.
With the recent signing of Assembly Bill 422, Gov. Jerry Brown has not only allowed the five-year pilot program offered by the Southern California CSU DNP Consortium to continue, but also permits all CSU campuses to establish Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs.
The environment and health issues, particularly water and microbial communities in water resources, are a focus of interest for Phillip Gedalanga, assistant professor of health science.
Eight CSUF students, part of a federally funded program, recently presented their Big Data research projects.
The College of Engineering and Computer Science and women computing students are partnering with the Girl Scouts of Orange County for a day of hands-on laboratory experiences in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields.