On day 4, we visited Hospital Quironsalud Bizkaia where we were introduced to serveral rehabilitation technologies and assistive medical devices. One of the most impressive demonstrations was the Hank exoskeleton designed by Gogoa Mobility Robots, which is used to treat patients with mobility and rehabilitation needs. The device served as a link between engineering and…
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Day 5 ~ hospital visit, presentation and a long walk!
This morning we started the day with an introduction to the company Gogoa. They showed us many of the products they have designed. The first product was the exoskeleton that is designed to help patients regain the ability to walk after an injury or a stroke. Additionally, we were able to see a few other…
Day four: presentations and cooking class
We started off the day with breakfast as per usual and then headed over to the Bilbao School of Engineering for some presentations! First we listened to Dr. Inigo Ruiz present information on nursing in Spain and also research at the school. His presentation was very interesting as I learned how different the system for…
Day 3: From Research to Recipe!
Our third day in Bilbao brought together academics, innovation, and hands on cultural experience. We started with a presentation by Dr. Iñigo Lorenzo Ruiz who explained the structure of nursing education in Spain as a whole as compared to how healthcare functions in the US. We then heard from Dr. Mikel Diez Sánchez, a colleague…
Day three: Seaside Hospital
We started the day on a private bus to the hospital in Gorliz! It was a long ride but the views were beautiful; lots of full green trees, river with boats, and houses with orange roofs. Once we arrived, we were able to see right away how the hospital was positioned on the sea shore….
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…
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…
Lots of Fun on Day 1!
My first day studying abroad in Bilbao was a mix of learning, exploring, and (of course) eating. We started the day at the university’s engineering school where we listened to Saioa, an engineering professor, speak about her research. She introduced us to the “Oreka-Balance” (Oreka meaning “balance” in Basque) rehabilitation machine, which is used to…
Second day in Bilbao!
Our first full day in Bilbao started at 8 AM after a much needed long night of sleep. We met up with Professor Saioa, and took a trek through the pouring rain to the Bilbao School of Engineering. From there we went through a couple presentations and got to learn a little bit about the…
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…
Gains in Spain: What I Hope to Learn!
Hi! My name is Aseda Asomaning, and I am a first year nursing student from Collegeville, Pennsylvania, just outside of Philadelphia. I am currently a student in the Fredrick Honors College and am pursuing a Global Health Certificate alongside my nursing degree. Growing up surrounded by family members in healthcare, I was exposed early on…
Headed to the UK
Hi! My name is Della Davis and I am a first-year nursing student at the University of Pittsburgh. I am from Haddonfield, New Jersey where I have a younger brother, Alex, and two dogs. In my free time I enjoy hiking, reading, drawing, and skiing. At the University of Pittsburgh, I am a member of…
Introduction: Katie Proctor
Hello from Arona, PA – and soon, Birmingham, UK! Hi everyone! My name is Katie, and I’m from the small town of Arona, Pennsylvania. I’m currently a nursing student at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, and I’m so excited to share that I’ll be studying abroad in Birmingham, United Kingdom! This will be my…
Day 7: Black Country and Olivia Rodrigo!
This morning, we had to meet at 8 o’clock to catch the public bus to the Black Country Living Museum. To our surprise, the bus was about to leave right as we all got outside of the hotel. We had to run to catch it, but all of us successfully made it on. Once we…
Meeting Nikayla Jones
Choosing my passion Hello, I am Nikayla Jones. I am a freshman nursing student at the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg. I am from Columbus, Ohio, but was raised in the valley area of Pittsburgh, PA. Growing up, I faced many obstacles, and the experiences I had, I aspired to be a nurse. I always wanted to…
Day 6
Happy Friday! Today started with, again, a beautiful coffee in the morning and finishing the NYT mini in a minute 1:14. We headed into Tigre and went on a boat tour. Others boats drove by and everyone waved that was passing by. That made me so happy that all the people were so friendly. You…