A successful field learning experience for Douglas College nursing students was completed in May 2023 and May 2024. Our students fell in love with Frankadua, Ghana, like Leisha and I did. We were able to witness these students' growth over 17 days. It takes years to build confidence, comfort, connection to people, and strength to be vulnerable as a nurse, and these students accomplished this in those 17 days. We were busy every morning until night. Our students did wound care in villages in and around Frankadua, malaria testing, medical outreach, childcare, sports, teaching, and labor support. Our third Douglas College nursing field learning experience will commence in May 2025.
Supporting education locally with the help of the Douglas College Foundation, we can support nursing education by providing bursaries for BSN nursing students attending Douglas College.