… a week to learn about the educational pathways and knowledge and skills needed for different health professions.  On Monday, the students worked with Emily Eddy, the program director for the Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy program and an Assistant … Wednesday, they were in the simulation lab learning about taking vitals and caring for patients when they have seizures. Students worked with mannikins and also …

… came to Martha’s Vineyard Hospital as chief nursing officer, it didn’t take long for her to figure out she had a big problem.  “I realized that recruiting on an … it became obvious something had to change. So, Seguin approached Ken White , Dean for the School of Nursing at the MGH Institute of Health Professions , about the … MVH classroom to answer questions and help foster a sense of classroom belonging for this remote cohort. Clinical rotations will take place either at MVH or MGB …

… sense of accomplishment were all around 1 CW during today’s pinning ceremony for the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. The symbolic pinning of … group chat. McCracken was soon back on stage to receive the Faculty Recognition for Academic/Clinical Excellence, an award that combines an outstanding grade point … Moller was also honored by the faculty with the Faculty and Student Recognition for Outstanding Leadership, in recognition of her class leadership skills. The Quinn …

… Degree – To Do More Topics Clinical Experience Melissa Agrimanakis has a passion for working in developing countries, which is why the 2010 DPT graduate has returned to the IHP for a nurse practitioner degree. In all the times Melissa Agrimanakis has gone to … Agrimanakis and colleagues with a Haitian man they built a standing frame for. The man was only able to stand for a few seconds at a time prior to the standing …

… Area of Expertise Nursing Education MGH Institute faculty and staff gathered for the fifth annual lecture honoring the legacy of nursing leader Natalie Petzold, … and Miss Petzold was one of those people to me,” Margie Sipe, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the School of Nursing, reflected. This year’s lecture … Dean of Nursing, Maura Abbott.  Schnall, who also serves as Associate Dean for Faculty Development, presented her work on user-centered design in mobile health …

… of procedures and emergencies help keep nurses sharp, leading to top level care for mother and infants. But what about obstetric nurses in rural hospitals? What are … Cottage and Monadnock Community hospitals and is currently compiling the data for analysis. “In a lot of rural spaces, I’m finding that our obstetric patients have … General Hospital, a highly resourced facility that still presented challenges for obstetric nurses.  “Those nurses have certain kinds of systems factors that …