A 麻豆直播 nursing student was put in a difficult situation due to the current global public health crisis.
Dayana Munoz, a senior from Cincinnati, Ohio, found herself in need of assistance after the campus and essentially the nation shut down due to social distancing guidelines.
Due to the generosity of President M. Christopher Brown II and 麻豆直播 faculty, staff, administrators, alumni and friends, Munoz is able to finish her senior year while also lending a hand and gaining valuable experience at Frankfort Regional Medical Center.
鈥淭his current crisis is affecting my studies by making it harder for me to finish my clinical hours that I need in order to graduate,鈥� Munoz said. 鈥淭hroughout my matriculation in nursing school I have always been focused and determined. Therefore, this pandemic has been stressful because I didn鈥檛 want to fail my class for not finishing clinical hours due to school closing.鈥�
Munoz said she鈥檚 grateful to have support from her HBCU to help get through this tough time and for giving her a chance to finish her studies. Community partners like Capital Plaza Hotel and Terri鈥檚 Catering have also helped Munoz navigate this difficult time.
Munoz said due to the lack of PPE (personal protective equipment) and the seriousness of the crisis, she鈥檚 not allowed to care for COVID-19 patients.
鈥淢y main focus is to help my patients in the best way possible to improve their well being and to keep them safe from COVID-19.,鈥� Munoz said.
Munoz said work has been interesting and she鈥檚 gained a lot of knowledge and skills, which will prepare her to be a great nurse.
鈥淭he profession of a nurse solely revolves around the well-being of humans and the impact we have in the holistic care of those human beings,鈥� Munoz said. 鈥淢y responsibility as a healthcare provider is to maintain or improve the quality of life of those individuals, the community, and society during this pandemic.鈥�
The pandemic has shed light on the importance of healthcare workers, Munoz said.
鈥淚 believe that this pandemic reiterates the importance of healthcare professionals in society,鈥� Munoz said. 鈥淭hrough this tough time it is important to be understanding and follow the guidelines put in place for us to be safe.鈥�
Munoz is set to graduate in May.
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