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Story by Michael J. Solender (The Charlotte Ledger) Early in nursing educator Melinda Pierce’s teaching career, her students practiced administering injections into the flesh of an orange instead of a patient. Today, Pierce’s teaching tools don’t involve citrus. Leading the way are high fidelity patient simulators, life-sized robotic patients that present her students with symptoms. […]

The Journey of an International Nurse Jhordin James C. Montegrico was born in Ballesteros, a small town in northern Luzon, the Philippines’ largest and most populous island. It is a region of rugged mountains, lush rainforests, and beautiful coastlines. He earned his bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila. He […]

Brandon Carmen grew up in New Jersey until he was 16. He was active in high school and volunteered in health clinics and school organizations. He was very interested in science and math and always found serving others to be richly rewarding because of his own personal experiences in healthcare. A member of the Class […]