We started the morning in a simulation ambulance (a simbulance), and that was one of my favorite parts of the day. It gave me a chance to see what emergency care could feel like and what skills I would need to go into that field. We were able to explore what the inside of an…
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Birmingham Day 4:
Welcome back for day four! Today was one of our more education and accessibility focused days. We learned about how related nursing and education are in that they both go beyond just physical care. The conversations were about supporting people and understanding the different kinds of barriers that impact their lives. And we learned so…
Birmingham Day 3:
Happy day number three! Today was packed full of learning and included lectures and a walking tour. We were able to learn how connected different communities are, and that healthcare is such a broad topic, and there are so many jobs within it. Our lectures today helped me better understand how to listen to people’s…
Birmingham Day 2:
Today was our first full day in Birmingham! As the day went on, I felt like I was starting to understand the city and the culture a little better. After a tiring day of traveling yesterday, it was good to feel like we had a real day to settle in and experience everything. We began…
Birmingham Day 1:
Today was our very first day in Birmingham! After getting off the plane at the airport we were pretty tired from traveling, so the bus ride to our hotel turned into nap time for a lot of us. Once we finally arrived and got settled, I was excited to start exploring and seeing what Birmingham…
On my way to the UK!
Hi! My name is Ella Hardesty, and I am a rising sophomore Nursing student at the University of Pittsburgh! I have a younger brother named Logan and two dogs back home in Cincinnati, Ohio. I am also involved in Young Life, which is a youth group I participate in during college. In my free time…