Today we started off by visiting the beautiful Hospital Gorliz, a rehabilitation-focused hospital located directly on the beach of the Bay of Biscay. This hospital is everything I wish American hospitals would have more of. Every single member of the staff is devoted to treating not only the patient’s illness or condition but also their…
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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 4!
Today was another amazing day! We began with an early start at the school of engineering. First, we had a lecture with Dr. Iñigo Lorenzo discussing nursing education and research in nursing. I was surprised to learn that the nursing school program in Spain varies from the United States in some ways. The most notable…
Bilbao Day 4: Burnt Sugar
Today started off with two lectures at the School of Engineering. The first lecture was by a professor at the University who had previously worked as a nurse. He first talked about how the nursing program is structured in Spain and how it differed from the nursing program in the United States. One example of…
Day 4! Good Eats and Informative Presentations!
Day 4!! We had a very interesting and informative morning at the School of Engineering. We started with a nursing focused presentation, which I found so intriguing. We learned about the nursing education in Spain, and the healthcare system in Europe. We compared it with the United States and the key striking difference I saw…
Gorliz With a Side of Cheesecake
We had a terrific first Tuesday here in Spain! Our day began with a bus ride out to the Gorliz hospital, which is located right along a gorgeous sandy beach right next to the sea. After our 45 minute drive, we attended presentations from the head of nurses and the hospital, where they explained what…
Day 4: Interesting Lectures and Amazing Food
Today was our fourth day in Bilbao! In the morning we had two amazing lectures from professors at the University of the Basque Country. Our first presentation was from Inigo Ruiz, a professor from the school of nursing. He shared with us the nursing education in Spain and how it differed from the United States….
Day 3! Hospital by the Beach!!
Day 3 in Bilbao! We started our day with a bus ride to Hospital Gorliz which was by far the coolest thing I’ve seen yet! The staff welcomed us, introduced themselves and the hospital itself. They gave a brief overview on their healthcare system and how their hospital runs. The hospital was one of the…
Seaside Hospital Visit and Welcome Dinner
We started off our day by visiting the seaside Hospital Gorlizo. It is a rehabilitation hospital for stroke patients and patients with limited mobility. It was an incredibly interesting and detailed tour, it felt like we saw every inch of the hospital. We talked extensively to the nurses about their experiences, professional careers, and the…
Day three in Bilbao!
Today we started by getting a delicious breakfast in the hotel (my favorite is the chocolate croissant)! We went to Hospital Gorliz to see the Oreka-Balance machine, and even got to test it out. We saw the nursing station where they keep their carts, medications, and a big white board with magnets giving information about…
Day 3: Hospital by the Sea
Today was our second full day in Bilbao! After an early breakfast, we boarded the bus and headed to Gorliz Hospital about 45 minutes away from the city. Once we arrived, we listened to a short presentation from the staff and management. They shared how their practice revolves around patient centered care and evidence based…
Spain Day 2: A Hospital’s Hospitality
After breakfast, we met a kind student from the Bilbao school of engineering who will be studying abroad next fall in the lobby. We all introduced ourselves and explained all of our praises of Pitt and assured her that she would be more than welcome when she arrives in Pittsburgh in the coming months. Afterward,…
Bilbao Day 4: From Presentations to Cooking
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…
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…
Bilbao Day 4: The Cooking
The beginning of the day focused on learning about research, education, and how ideas are developed into practical applications. The morning began with two presentations. The first covered nursing, comparing the education system in Spain to that of the United States, along with an overview of the healthcare system. It outlined differences in how students…
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…
A day of Oreka
Today I got up early again at 8:00am to shower and eat a quick breakfast before catching a private charter bus at 9:15. This bus took us to a nearby hospital called Hospital Gorliz. This hospital was SUPER amazing. It had everything to offer: A nice building design, location right by the beach, and a…
Healing by Sea: A Day of Innovation and Care in Gorliz
Today we traveled to Gorliz, Spain to visit the Gorliz Hospital. The Gorliz Hospital is a public hospital that sits right on the coast of the Bay of Biscay. At the hospital we were first met with nurses who showed what it takes to deliver good patient care in their hospital. We got to visit…