South Nassau Communities Hospital Launches "Nurses 2B" HS Internship Program
Summary
" A total of 26 local area high school students enrolled in and successfully completed the inaugural semester of Nurses 2B.The seminars are presented by nurses from different areas of clinical practice, from the emergency department to the operating room, who explain their roles and responsibilities; the illnesses, diseases and injuries that they treat; and demonstrate the skills they apply to care for their patients.Upon completion of the program, students assist with a community health event hosted by the hospital, earning them volunteer hours towards their high school diplomas while working alongside registered nurses.The seminars are presented by nurses from different areas of clinical practice, from the emergency department to the operating room, who explain their roles and responsibilities; the illnesses, diseases and injuries that they treat; and demonstrate the skills they apply to care for their patients.Upon completion of the program, students assist with a community health event hosted by the hospital, earning them volunteer hours towards their high school diplomas while working alongside registered nurses.As for the nurses who volunteer their time and talents to teach the students, they receive certificates that may be applied to Clinical Advancement Programs.