Fourteen nurses – eight from Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center and one from Twin Cities Community Hospital – had the opportunity to travel to Guadalajara recently in collaboration with Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara and California State University, Monterey Bay. The trip was part of the CSU Monterey Bay Global Health Course in their BSN program.
In the morning, the nurses conducted clinical rounds throughout different cities which included blood pressure screenings, height and weight measurements, and blood glucose testing. There were also physicians available in case patients needed to speak with a doctor or if their results were abnormal.
In the afternoon, the nurses attended classes at the university which included Spanish language curriculum and classes pertaining to health disparities and access in the Hispanic culture.
During the one-week trip, the nurses also had opportunities for cultural engagement at local museums and markets, and getting to know their host families.
About Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
As the largest hospital in San Luis Obispo County, Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center strives to produce optimal outcomes and exceptional patient experiences to the community it serves. With 164 beds, Sierra Vista puts advanced technology into the hands of experienced medical specialists to deliver quality healthcare. High-level services include neurosurgery, orthopedics, obstetrics, perinatology (high-risk pregnancy), neonatology (high-risk newborn care), pediatrics, cancer care and trauma. Sierra Vista houses the largest Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit between Santa Barbara and Salinas, the only dedicated pediatric unit in San Luis Obispo County and serves as the county’s designated trauma center. Sierra Vista is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and has been serving the community since 1959. To learn more about Sierra Vista, please visit sierravistaregional.com.