Nursing students delivered dinner and an award to unit 4700 — which was voted as the best unit for student experience. The award and meal came during Nurses Week, May 6-12, as a special thank you to the nurses who provide hands-on experience and memorable experiences for Loma Linda University Nursing Students who rotate through the unit.
The mentorship provided by the nursing staff in unit 4700 — the Medical Intensive Care Unit — has been invaluable to the students, said Andreia Lofthouse, executive director of student & alumni relations at the school of nursing.
In addition to the best clinical rotation unit, students also celebrated the nurse voted preceptor of the year, Christina Biama. Biama is a nurse on unit 5300 — Acute Care Pediatrics.
“The heartfelt comments that were presented to the nurses that day were meaningful. Student nurses expressing gratitude to their mentors for the amazing experiences they shared is something we will not forget,” said Susan Markovich RN, MSN, CCRN, executive director of Critical Care & Comprehensive Stroke.
“It is moments such as this, recognition and expression of thanks that supports the amazing nurses we have.”