2020 has been called a lot of things, and most of them aren’t very nice. But at least one positive situation has emerged from this challenging year – a profound appreciation of our frontline health care workers.
As COVID-19 fills hospitals with critically ill patients, nursing homes battle the virus among its patients and staff, and front line nurses give countless COVID tests and now…vaccines…now, more than ever, Oklahomans owe a debt of gratitude to workers in the health care industry and those who train health care workers.
In this season finale episode:
We talk about the worldwide nursing shortage and its effect on Oklahoma’s health care system.
Connie Romans tells us about a generous gift from a CareerTech grad that’s benefitting health care educators and students across the state.
We hear about some of the challenges of training students for health careers – in the middle of a pandemic.
We’re reminded that men and women can follow whatever career path they choose…especially in health care!
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Beyond Your Horizon -- Articles, videos, and bonus content
Getting Started in Health Careers
How to find your nearest tech center
EMSA Bed Donations
A gift that will keep on giving to Oklahoma's health care system
CareerTech Champions: Heather Yazdanipour - Metro Technology Centers
Related Episodes
Episode 8: "Back In The Swing of Things" -- Tri County Technology Center's "Skills To Rebuild" program focuses on training students for healthcare jobs quickly, without sacrificing quality.
Classic Horizon Stories
Single Mom Overcomes Odds -- How nursing turned Mandii Brower's life around
SIM Nursing Training -- Lifelike training mannequin helps nursing students
Medical Care Shortage (2017) -- Northeast Technology Center is working to fill the medical care shortage in rural areas through its nursing program.
