Hospice of Palm Beach County Blog

Lisa Bottke

Education

For the second year, Hospice of Palm Beach County participated in the countywide “A Day In The Life Of A Nurse” program for high school students interested in pursuing careers in the medical field.

20 students and their Instructor (a Registered Nurse) from Lake Worth High School got a real life look at what a day in the life of a hospice nurse might be like. We simulated a patient's admission to hospice with the help from some of our volunteers. One of the hospice volunteers came by with his therapy dog(above) to demonstrate some of the programs and services available to our patients.

The students role-played with the volunteers using a variety of mock materials, calculations and wound care on our wound care dummy, “Seymour”. We wrapped their hands in coban bandages, smeared glasses with vaseline and stuffed cotton in their ears so they could
experience the physical challenges elders face daily.

We finished the day up with a game of Medical Jeopardy and a pizza party courtesy of our Director of Patient Care - Jackie Lopez Devine! Wow those kids were smart! We’ll be sure to make the questions harder next year. We all learned a lot from each other and I feel blessed that I was given this wonderful opportunity.

To sign up as a volunteer or to learn about the other great services we offer go to ww.hpbc.com or call (561) 848-5200.

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