Student Health and Urgent Care Medical Director Dr. Carmen Burrell noted the clinic has seen an increase in the number of patients with injuries to the mouth and throat caused by “whippets” during the use of inhalants such as nitrous oxide, often called laughing gas.
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Stop by to enjoy LGBTQ+ identity and ally button making, try your knowledge at a quick game of trivia and embrace the contributions of our LGBTQ+ pioneers and influencers from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow (Oct. 22) at the Health Sciences Center Pylons.
Symbolizing students’ rite of passage to becoming health care professionals, undergraduate students in the histotechnology and medical laboratory science tracks and graduate students in medical laboratory science were recognized earlier this month.
Sophomore students who are officially entering the study of nursing participated in the ceremony on Oct. 8 at the Church-McKee Arts Center.
The family of a surgical technology student who lives in Asheville, North Carolina, reported that personal hygiene products are some of the most requested items by victims. In less than a week, students collected more than $700 worth of supplies.
This spring semester, NSG 470: Advanced Lifesaving Technologies, will be offered to School of Nursing seniors. The course is an introduction to various machines used in the ICU and will be led by Patricia Maramba.