Intravenous hand models purchased at Edison State Community College with grant funds
Edison State Community College has recently received a nearly $3,000 grant to buy seven IV hand models to be used in three different healthcare programs.
The Piqua Community Foundation has awarded the Edison Foundation a $2,792 grant on behalf of Edison State Community College. The funds have been spent on the purchase of seven IV hand models, which students are using as part of the Nursing, Paramedic, and Emergency Medical Technician programs at the college.
Edison State Community College has a philosophy of hands-on learning for the Nursing, Paramedic, and EMT programs to best prepare students for effective work in the healthcare industry. The school believes that this focus will ensure that students have the necessary skills to compete for employment in the healthcare industry.
The new IV hand models are helping students to practice providing proper patient care in a realistic setting. The models have recently been implemented into the programs, and are expected to continue being used by students for years to come as they pursue their certificates and degrees.
In an article posted on the school’s website, Associate Dean of Nursing and Emergency Medical Services at Edison State Community College, Jill Bobb talked about the acquisition of the models, saying, “The models are used to help students in a laboratory setting practice IV insertion skills and how to administer IV fluids to either a pre-hospital or hospitalized patient. This is an essential skill that must be mastered before entry into practice, and having realistic, quality equipment allows students to have ample practice time. We’re so thankful for the generous donation from The Piqua Community Foundation for top-quality lab equipment.”
Students who graduate from Edison State with an Associate of Applied Science in Registered Nursing or LPN/ADN Transition are prepared to go on to take the National Council Licensing Exam (or NCLEX) to become registered nurses. Students taking the Paramedic program can receive their certificate in as little as one year, while those studying to become an EMT can receive a short term technical certificate in only one semester.
More information about Edison State Community College can be found on the school’s website.