Cindy preparing a lecture
Morning pose with the ever-present security guards
Inside the addition at UWISON
Awaiting computer login and password
Scenery from a morning walkTuesday, February 3
Warm greetings! Although it has been two days since our last blog posting, so much has happened and we have had little time to post. There is so much to absorb from our surroundings (sights, smells, noises), faculty (personalities, dialects, recalling so many names and faces), students (again learning names and faces, teacher: student relationships), and many other things to elaborate on!
As we sit down to write this post we realize that we have not taken many pictures since the weekend! The UWISON is bustling with activity; they are in the process of completing a new addition to their facility which will add: tremendous teaching space with two lecture theatres seating approximately 200, a simulation lab complete with mannequins, Noelle, a yet to be connected virtual IV and the school is awaiting Sim Mans arrival. A multimedia lab is almost complete with desktop computer ready to burst out of their boxes. Offices for the faculty members are partially complete and the faculty is very patient with the process. We find it a unique time to be here amidst all of the changes occurring and observe the leadership such a large scale change requires.
Tuesday we took a tour of the medical center library and worked with courses. Cindy is working with the third year nursing students whose experiences are predominantly clinical based. Christina is working with the second year students who are taking a course load which includes: legal and ethical nursing, pharmacology, pathophysiology, skills lab, and a pediatric clinical rotation.
Christina had the opportunity to shadow the instructors in the classroom Tuesday morning and in the afternoon planned to revise and present unit objectives for medication administration. The lecture was to be supplemented with instructional DVDs that illustrated correct procedure in medication administration. Once in the brand new lecture theatre, we quickly realized the meaning of “technical difficulties.” The AV cable was missing thus the audio was missing from the presentation. Christina and her quick-thinking preceptor decided it would be best to make use of the time rather than postpone the content; and Christina proceeded in giving a two hour lecture on principles of medication administration. As Cindy stated “sometimes you just need to go for it!” The lecture went well and we were able to deliver the content through a different medium and it is something Christina won’t soon forget.
Cindy had the opportunity to prepare a one hour lecture on Inflammation of the Eye (yes the Eye). After volunteering late on Monday afternoon to teach, she spent Monday evening preparing with limited resources and the lights fading with the power surges. We are learning the value of being flexible as Educators :>)
We are truly jumping at every opportunity and enjoying it for all it is worth. And to our Husbands and Mothers—Yes we are being very cautious and safe!
Warm greetings! Although it has been two days since our last blog posting, so much has happened and we have had little time to post. There is so much to absorb from our surroundings (sights, smells, noises), faculty (personalities, dialects, recalling so many names and faces), students (again learning names and faces, teacher: student relationships), and many other things to elaborate on!
As we sit down to write this post we realize that we have not taken many pictures since the weekend! The UWISON is bustling with activity; they are in the process of completing a new addition to their facility which will add: tremendous teaching space with two lecture theatres seating approximately 200, a simulation lab complete with mannequins, Noelle, a yet to be connected virtual IV and the school is awaiting Sim Mans arrival. A multimedia lab is almost complete with desktop computer ready to burst out of their boxes. Offices for the faculty members are partially complete and the faculty is very patient with the process. We find it a unique time to be here amidst all of the changes occurring and observe the leadership such a large scale change requires.
Tuesday we took a tour of the medical center library and worked with courses. Cindy is working with the third year nursing students whose experiences are predominantly clinical based. Christina is working with the second year students who are taking a course load which includes: legal and ethical nursing, pharmacology, pathophysiology, skills lab, and a pediatric clinical rotation.
Christina had the opportunity to shadow the instructors in the classroom Tuesday morning and in the afternoon planned to revise and present unit objectives for medication administration. The lecture was to be supplemented with instructional DVDs that illustrated correct procedure in medication administration. Once in the brand new lecture theatre, we quickly realized the meaning of “technical difficulties.” The AV cable was missing thus the audio was missing from the presentation. Christina and her quick-thinking preceptor decided it would be best to make use of the time rather than postpone the content; and Christina proceeded in giving a two hour lecture on principles of medication administration. As Cindy stated “sometimes you just need to go for it!” The lecture went well and we were able to deliver the content through a different medium and it is something Christina won’t soon forget.
Cindy had the opportunity to prepare a one hour lecture on Inflammation of the Eye (yes the Eye). After volunteering late on Monday afternoon to teach, she spent Monday evening preparing with limited resources and the lights fading with the power surges. We are learning the value of being flexible as Educators :>)
We are truly jumping at every opportunity and enjoying it for all it is worth. And to our Husbands and Mothers—Yes we are being very cautious and safe!
Christina - Glad things are going well for you so far!! I miss ya girl! You are missing out on the cold and snow here. I know you are jealous. :)
ReplyDeleteHey there girls!!! Hello from Alice and Laura (who is blog challenged).
ReplyDeleteGlad to know that you are acclimating well there. Hope that you are wearing your SPF 30 (and for you Cindy, it bett3er be 45).
What is your address there in Sunny Jamaica? In case we want to snail mail you.
Well, we miss you here on 7100 (AKA paradise). Alice
Dear Cindy and Christina
ReplyDeleteYou will never regret the flexibility and ability to turn on a dime! Proud of your ingenuity in the classroom and beyond. The school and faculty and students sound great.
Dr Edwards
The photos are beautiful and the school sounds great! I am impressed with both of your "flexibility" and am awed by your experiences. Can't wait to hear more comments. Betsy
ReplyDeleteChristina,
ReplyDeleteI miss ya terribly! Work has been so crazy. Hope you are having fun. Wish I could be down there with you. Can't wait to hear and see from you soon!
-Skyler-