We had another bright and early morning with breakfast before heading to another hospital tour. We started with a presentation that gave a brief history and overview of the hospital. It was really interesting to hear more about the differences between our healthcare systems. One of the nurses mentioned that she had lived in the…

Our day started bright and early with breakfast before getting on the bus to visit Gogoa Mobility Robots, a private hospital and research center focused on rehabilitation technology. We learned a brief history of the facility and how it has developed into a leader in mobility support. One of the most interesting parts of the…

Today was our third full day in Bilbao, and it focused on learning about research, education, and how ideas are applied to real-world applications. We had two presentations in the morning. During the first presentation, we compared nursing education in Spain versus the United States. My biggest surprise was how many clinical hours nursing students…

Today was our second full day in Bilbao, and it focused on healthcare in a different setting. After breakfast, we took a bus to Gorliz Hospital. The location immediately stood out because the hospital is right next to the beach. Without even stepping foot inside, I could feel a sense of calm, and I realized…

Today was our first full day in Bilbao. After a long travel day and a good night’s rest, we started the day with breakfast at the hotel. We went to the Bilbao School of Engineering and began with an information session about Bilbao and everything the school has to offer. It was really interesting to…

Hi, my name is Kyla Spengler! I am a current freshman at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in nursing, and I also plan to complete a Global Health Certificate. One day, I hope to become a CRNA. I’m from Nazareth, PA, and although I’m not too far from home, I’ve really enjoyed living in the…