Today we had the opportunity to tour Hospital Universitario Basurto, and it was one of the most interesting hospital visits so far. When we first arrived, we listened to several presentations from different nurses and an engineer who worked with the hospital. The presentations focused on Spain’s public healthcare system and how patient care is…

Today was another exciting day of hospital visits and exploring! We had the chance to see even more rehabilitation devices in action, but the most fascinating by far was the robotic exoskeleton walker. It was designed to help patients with mobility issues regain movement and independence. Watching technology like that being used to improve patients’…

Today was a super fun day! We started off by listening to a couple of presentations. One was from a professor in the School of Nursing here in Bilbao, who discussed the structure of nursing and nursing education in Spain and throughout Europe. The second presentation was given by one of the team members working…

Today, we headed to Hospital Gorliz, where the nurse director gave a presentation on the hospital’s history, policies, and overall structure. We had the opportunity to ask questions and learn from the nurses about some of the similarities and key differences between healthcare in Spain and the United States. After the presentation, we were split…

Today, we started the day at the Bilbao School of Engineering, where we listened to Professor Saioa’s presentation on the history of Bilbao and her Oreka Balance Project. This project focuses on a device currently in development that measures the pressure exerted during various tilt-motion exercises. Its goal is to diagnose a person’s balance capabilities…

Hi! My name is Cameron Hanley, but everyone calls me Cam, and I am a first-year nursing student at the University of Pittsburgh, where I have been building a strong foundation in sciences and healthcare. I’m originally from a suburb about 30 minutes outside of Pittsburgh, so I’ve grown up relatively close to campus but…