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IN A FLASH: Preparing For Disaster

Nursing students at ӰƵ at Trumbull in decontamination gear.

 

"In the event of an actual emergency..."  these students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at ӰƵ at Trumbull will be prepared, thanks to a strong community partnership. 

Students at ӰƵ at Trumbull participating in disaster drill training.
Students at ӰƵ at Trumbull participating in disaster drill training.

 

More than 20 ӰƵ nursing students in the senior community health class participated in a decontamination disaster drill, led by Michael Kerr, simulation coordinator and medical education/resuscitation co-chair at Mercy Health Youngstown. 

Students at ӰƵ at Trumbull participating in disaster drill training.
Students at ӰƵ at Trumbull participating in disaster drill training.

 

Experiential learning is part of all programs at ӰƵ. provide This exercise provides invaluable, hands-on training in disaster response and patient safety. 

Students at ӰƵ at Trumbull participating in disaster drill training.

 

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POSTED: Thursday, April 9, 2026 11:15 AM
Updated: Thursday, April 16, 2026 10:17 AM
WRITTEN BY:
Phil B. Soencksen
PHOTO CREDIT:
ӰƵ at Trumbull