Tag: Courtney Murphy
Wish I could fit a baby sheep in my suitcase…
Today we went to Oxford and Blenheim Palace! We started off with traveling on the bus to Oxford. Upon arriving, I was amazed to see all the old, beautiful buildings. Like Stratford upon Avon, all the buildings were old with beautiful architecture. It was interesting to learn that Oxford has produced 28 prime ministers. Also,…
Last day of school :(
Today was presentation day! We had the morning free to practice and prepare, and soon enough it was time to present. Beckie, Audrey, Quincy, and Lindsey focused their presentation on how immigrants are represented and treated within the eduction and healthcare systems. They explained how maternal mortality disparities are a big problem in both the…
Preschool to university real quick
This morning, we visited the Ladywood Family Center. It was interesting to see the perspective and role of a community center because I am not familiar with any in the US. At this center, they focus on caring for the child, but also empowering and educating the family. They try to support the whole family,…
Silence is golden
Today we went to the Black Country Living Museum! It was such a beautiful day! First we walked around and talked to a worker outside this shoot. It was really interesting to talk to him. At first he was asking us to guess how many people we think would be sent down around this bucket…
Education major for the day
Today was focused on education. We started off with a lecture about the education system in England. I learned that at age 16, secondary education formally ends and individuals can leave school. However, they cannot leave education until age 18, so they must either continue with college or start an apprenticeship, training, etc. I found…
International nurses on International Nurses Day!!!!
Our day began with hearing from James and Aldo about public health. They explained that public health is both an art and a science. I though this was interesting because I had never thought of it as an art before. Public health is about preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts…
Romeo, Romeo!
Today was a great day in Stratford upon Avon! It started off rainy, but we all had our umbrellas to stay somewhat dry. Right after getting off the train, the first thing I noticed was how old and beautiful all the buildings were. I didn’t notice any buildings that looked modern which gave this town…
Plant-y of fun !!
After the lectures today, I have definitely noticed the major differences between the UK and US healthcare systems, but there are also many similarities. To begin, David discussed how NHS is promoting a move towards “integrated care.” He explained how primary, secondary, and social care each have different funding processes, organizations, and services. This can…
Brilliant Birmingham!
Yesterday, I was so excited to start to explore Birmingham! As we began to walk around the city, I thought it was so cool how there were canals going through the city. I have never been to a city like this, and I did not realize Birmingham would be like this. Brindley place was so…
About me!
Hello! My name is Courtney Murphy, and I am from Ridgewood, New Jersey. I am currently a first year student studying Nursing on the Oakland Campus. On campus, I am involved in Greek Life and CHAARG, a women’s workout club. In the future, I hope to get my doctorate to become an advanced practice nurse….