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…
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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…
Bilbao Day 3: 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…
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…
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…
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…
Bilbao Day 3: The Hospital
Today was focused on exploring healthcare in a new setting, offering a closer look at how hospitals in Spain operate and how patient care is approached in a different system. We took a bus straight to Hospital Gorliz, and the location stood out. Located along the coast near Gorliz, the hospital sits right by the…
Day 2 in Bilbao, Spain!
Today was our first full day in Bilbao, and it was a busy one to say the least. We started off the morning with breakfast at the hotel and then we walked to the Bilbao School of Engineering. Here, we met with Saioa, a mechanical engineering professor at the school who is working on a…
First full day exploring Bilbao!
Today was our first full day in Bilbao. It was packed full of interesting and exciting experiences! We started off our day with a delicious breakfast in the hotel. I tried lots of classic breakfast items including pastries and tortillas. After a satisfying meal we walked over to the Bilbao School of Engineering. As an…
Day 2: Uni Visit + Walking Tour
What a great first day in Bilbao. We started the morning by meeting with Saioa, going over our itinerary in detail, and learning about the exciting technology her research group is developing. It was a genuinely stimulating conversation that set a great tone for the day ahead. After a wonderful lunch, we met Mangel, a…
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…