Jay High School Students Participate in Clinical Studies at Jay Hospital
Jay High School Students Participate in Clinical Studies at Jay Hospital
JAY, Fla. (Dec. 1, 2011) – Six Jay High School students who plan to pursue careers in health care are receiving a first-rate, hands-on experience while shadowing staff members at Jay Hospital this year.
The students – Quinten Garcia, Shelbie Barnhill, Leah Finney, Crystal Brown, Allison Blair and Dallas Belanger – all seniors at Jay High School – enrolled in the school’s Health Science Academy as sophomores and are now in the final phase of the program. The academy was launched in 2009 as a partnership between Jay High School and Jay Hospital to offer real-world experience for students interested in health care careers.
“Our team of doctors, nurses and support staff has enjoyed working with these talented students,” said Patsy Jackson, director of nursing at Jay Hospital. “The students experience a wide range of health care occupations and have opportunities to learn from our staff members in very small group settings. The mentoring relationships that have formed will be invaluable to these students for years to come.”
During their clinical rotations, Health Science Academy students participate in all areas of the hospital – from patient care to housekeeping to medical records. They observe and practice skills that are allowed within their scope. Prior to the on-site experience, students attended classes at Jay High School to prepare them for the clinical setting.
Participant Allison Blair said she expects the experience to be helpful to her when it comes time to make a career choice. “So far, I have really enjoyed working with patients and getting to know the employees,” Blair said. I have gained a respect for each of them.”
For more information about the Jay High School Health Science Academy, contact program facilitator Nina Hendricks at 850.675.4507 or HendricksN@mail.santarosa.k12.fl.us .
Photo cutline: From left to right, Quinten Garcia, Shelbie Barnhill, Leah Finney, Crystal Brown, Allison Blair and Dallas Belanger — seniors at Jay High School — stand at the entrance to Jay Hospital. The students are enrolled in the Jay High School Health Science Academy and are completing clinical rotations at the hospital. During the rotations, students shadow employees in many different health care careers.
