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…
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Day 3- Visit to Hospital Gorliz!
Today was amazing! After yet another delicious breakfast at the hotel, we hopped on a bus to a beautiful hospital located right on the beach, Hospital Gorliz. There, we got to here a presentation on an introduction to the hospital, which is primarily for rehabilitation, primarily for stroke patients. We got to ask a lot…
Bilbao Day 3: Healthcare by the Coast
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…
Day Inside Hospital Gorliz!
Day 3 in Bilbao! We started the morning by heading out of the city toward Gorliz, where we visited a hospital right along the coast called Hospital Gorliz. The setting alone was incredible! Being so close to the ocean and beach created a wonderful atmosphere not usually associated with hospitals. Once inside, we were introduced…
Seaside Hospital!
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…
So Much to Do on Day 2!
Day 2 in Bilbao started with a scenic bus ride out to Hospital Gorliz which quickly became one of the most memorable experiences so far. The hospital staff warmly welcomed us, taking time to introduce themselves, share their experiences, and explain how their healthcare system operates. Even the patients were very open and accepting of…
Bilbao Day 3 on the Sea!
This morning we headed over to Hospital Gorliz by bus. We got to Hospital Gorliz around 10 am. We started off the hospital tour with a presentation about the hospital and its origins from the staff. It was really interesting to learn about the history of the hospital. One of the things that I found…
Gorlizko Ospitalea!
Today was our second full day in Spain, and the weather couldn’t have been better. After breakfast we boarded the bus and headed to Gorlizko Ospitalea, where we began with an introduction to the hospital’s policies and practice. Many of their approaches to patient-centered care and evidence-based practice were almost identical to what I’ve learned…
Bilbao Day 2!
Today was my first full day in Bilbao! In the morning we had multiple different lectures. Our first lecture was about the history of Bilbao and general demographics. We also played a Kahoot to learn some more fun facts about Bilbao. We got to ask many different questions to one of the professors at the…
Day 2 in Bilbao!!
Today was out first full day in Bilbao and it couldn’t have been a better introduction to our next two weeks here! We first had breakfast at the hotel and then met up with Professor Saioa of the Bilbao School of Engineering. She gave us a very warm welcome to Bilbao and the School of…
Day 2: Exploring the City!
Today was our first official day in Bilbao, it was full of exploring! We first met Professor Saioa in the hotel lobby and walked over to the Bilbao School of Engineering. The morning was full of informational presentations including a brief literary overview. We also discussed the difference in lifestyles between the Basque Country and…
Bilbao Day 2: Exploring the City
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…
Bilbao Day 2!!
Today marked our first full day in Bilbao! We kicked things off at the Bilbao School of Engineering, where we met Professor Saioa. She is an industrial engineer who teaches at the university and runs a research project! She first told us an overview of Bilbao and the university. I was really surprised about some…
Day 2 in Bilbao!!
Today was our first official day in Bilbao after a long day of travelling, and it is already amazing! I am in awe of the city already and excited to learn so much throughout the duration of our stay. To start off our day, our group enjoyed a delicious breakfast at the hotel before meeting…
Learning the culture!
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…
Day 1 ~ School of Engineering and Walking Tour
Today was our first full day in Spain. We began the day with a walk to the Bilbao School of Engineering, where we went through our itinerary and got a preview of what the next two weeks have in store. We also learned a ton of interesting facts about Spain and the Basque Country! After…
Plus3 Argentina
Hello, my name is Jaya Varma and I am super excited to go on the Plus3 Argentina trip. I am from Madison, New Jersey, and I just finished my first year of nursing school at Pitt. I chose nursing because nurses are the primary advocates for patients, and I want to provide equitable and holistic…
Sun, Spain, and Something New
Hi, my name is Tatiana Kwasinski! I am a first year nursing student also pursuing a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology. I live about 30 minutes north of Pitt in Wexford, PA. Although I am not far from home, I have loved living in the city and learning more about what Pittsburgh has to offer!…
Off to Spain!
Hello! My name is Morgan Cliver, and I am a Freshman nursing student who is attending the Plus3 Spain trip this summer! I am originally from Pennington, New Jersey, which is about a 5 hour drive from campus. Currently, I am most interested in Pediatric nursing and hope to eventually become a nurse practitioner. Outside…
¡Vamos a Argentina!
Hi! My name is Zoe Dereef, and I am a Pitt Nursing student. I am attending the Plus3 Argentina trip this summer. Im from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, which is not too far from Pittsburgh. At home, I enjoy spending time with my family, and we enjoy going to TopGolf in Maryland and playing pickleball. On campus,…