Local Nurses Enhance Skills with SIM-IA Training at Myrtue
Local nurses are sharpening their skills right in Harlan! The SIM-IA truck's recent training at Myrtue Medical Center equipped 30 nurses with critical emergency protocols, ensuring top-notch care for our community. Discover how this initiative supports local healthcare!
HARLAN — Local medical professionals received valuable training from the University of Iowa's Simulation in Motion–Iowa (SIM-IA) truck, which visited Myrtue Medical Center. This initiative provides hands-on learning opportunities directly to communities across Iowa.
The training featured 30 nurses from various departments at Myrtue, focusing on critical protocols for infant RSV emergencies and obstetric hemorrhage. This important educational event, organized by the Western Iowa Regents Resource Center (WIRRC), allows local professionals to improve their skills without needing to travel far.
Jenny Lefeber, director of the Emergency Department at Myrtue Medical Center, expressed gratitude for the partnership with Iowa Western Community College and the SIM truck team, highlighting its significance for local healthcare.
The WIRRC also fosters career pathways for students in the region by promoting educational opportunities and facilitating credit transfers among institutions.
For more details on the training and the impact of WIRRC, visit the original article on Harlan Online: Harlan Online.
