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New virtual simulation prepares health care workers for patient home hazards
November 5, 2018
Health care professionals who treat patients in the home often face numerous hazards that do not exist in traditional medical settings, from exposure to lit cigarettes near oxygen tanks to tripping over pets that trail underfoot.
School of Nursing tackles workforce, student demands by increasing enrollment
May 9, 2018
Faculty shortages and limited clinical training space are forcing nursing schools to reject thousands of qualified applicants, compounding the national shortfall of nurses as baby boomers age and increase demands on health care.
UofL nursing students give back during spring break
March 17, 2017
Instead of a beach getaway, a handful of nursing students spent their spring break giving back to the Louisville community and those in need.