ATSU-KCOM student strengthens interprofessional relationships with TSU nursing students
Posted: April 24, 2018
On Thursday, April 19, students from Truman State University’s nursing program participated in an interprofessional education experience at A.T. Still University’s (ATSU) Drabing Human Patient Simulation Center. Nine nursing students joined ATSU-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) student Garrett Rissler, OMS III, as he acted as the delivering physician in the birthing suite.
Each nursing student had the opportunity to manage the labor process and assist in the delivery of the newborn. After delivery, each student then conducted newborn resuscitation on the newborn simulator.
“The Truman State University nursing students are a fantastic group, and I had a great time learning with them,” said Rissler. “It is becoming more and more important in healthcare to have good team dynamics, and the Human Patient Simulation lab is a great opportunity to foster both interprofessional education and communication.”