MARION, Ala. – The Nursing Department at Judson College sponsored a Vital Signs Clinic on campus for two days in early November. The clinic was supervised by Vera Davis, Assistant Professor of Nursing and Susanne Barry, Adjunct Nursing Instructor. Approximately 25 nursing students took part in the clinic.
The clinic provided Judson’s nursing students the opportunity to measure blood pressure, pulse and respirations of volunteer participants, including students, faculty and staff of Judson College. Vital signs for approximately 120 people were checked. Educational materials regarding cardiovascular disease were provided.
This was the first Vital Signs Clinic offered by the Nursing department at Judson College. However, the Nursing Department hopes to offer the clinic each semester to the Judson campus family, as well as the Marion community.
The idea for the Vital Signs Clinic was born out of a brainstorming session among nursing faculty. All faculty were involved in the planning and implementation of the project. Mrs. Christine White, Clinical Coordinator, was instrumental in communicating with and scheduling students.
“The Nursing Department is blessed with a nursing faculty who desire to prepare nursing students to care for diverse and vulnerable populations, especially among those in our immediate communities,” said Dr. Wanda Hayes, Assistant Professor of Nursing and Director of Associate Degree in Nursing Program.
“We are excited to offer this clinic at Judson. We believe the clinic is beneficial in raising awareness of cardiovascular disease. In the future, we hope to offer additional opportunities regarding other health issues,” Hayes said.
