Nursing students at Wright State University get hands on home care training

Students at Wright State University had the opportunity to learn more about patient care in a home care setting simulation at St. Leonard’s Care Center’s S.H.A.R.E. House.

According to an article on Wright State University’s website, the lab at the S.H.A.R.E. House, which stands for Simulating Homecare Aging in place Research Education, is full of simulation equipment to help the students get hands-on experience caring for patients in a home setting, which can present unique challenges that students might not get a chance to practice in other settings. Some examples of these challenges include someone in the home smoking near a patient who uses oxygen, or providing care around tripping hazards.

Stephanie Savage, who serves as an adjunct faculty member in the nursing program, said, “We have students in community health and they’re experiencing what family dynamics look like.”

Nursing student Olivia Guetle enjoyed the experience of working on simulations in the S.H.A.R.E. House, saying, “A lot of us learn best with a hands-on approach so this is a way to be in a relaxed environment, and, because it’s a mannequin, you can make some mistakes.”

Robby Pangallo, another nursing student, was glad for the extra experience he received from the simulations: “It gives you the opportunity to practice communications skills.” He added, “We are using all of the skills we’ve learned, critically think and put everything together.”

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