Inside YSU’s Respiratory Care Simulation Lab
Future respiratory therapists need more than textbooks to prepare for the demands of patient care. At Youngstown State University (YSU), students have access to advanced simulation labs and equipment that bring classroom concepts to life. Through hands-on experiences that replicate real clinical environments, Respiratory Care students learn essential skills, practice emergency procedures, and build the confidence needed to care for patients […]
Learning Beyond the Classroom: How Service-Learning Experiences Prepare Future Health and Human Service Professionals
Some of the most valuables lessons in health and human services happen outside the classroom. Through service-learning opportunities, YSU students have the chance to apply their knowledge and skills, gain hands on experience, and connect with communities while learning from different cultures and perspectives. Preparing for a Service-Learning Experience A great example of this is YSU’s Rwanda service-learning experience, a program that has provided social work and nursing students with opportunities to learn […]
What Is It Really Like to Be a Nursing Student at YSU?
Being a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) student at Youngstown State University (YSU) is about more than attending classes and clinical rotations. Through hands-on clinical experiences, supportive faculty, meaningful friendships, and professional networking opportunities, students gain the skills and confidence needed to become registered nurses. For students like Natasha Sombie and Isabella Slaina, the […]