Hello, my name is Ryan DiLello I am a junior bachelor of science in nursing honors student participating in the Brackenridge summer research fellowship. My project is titled “Influence of receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy on post operative pain and opioid use in women undergoing abdominal hysterectomy for advanced gynecologic cancer.” My research is examining whether chemotherapy…
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My Transformative Time in Switzerland
My time in my study abroad program Healthcare Delivery in Switzerland has been a fantastic experience that has left an indelible mark on my life. As I reflect upon my travel to Switzerland, I am grateful for the opportunity and personal growth this experience has brought me. Out of all the impressive aspects of Switzerland,…
Navigating Public Transportation in Switzerland
I was in Switzerland from May 1st to May 14th. An obstacle I faced when beginning my program was navigating the transportation system in Switzerland. It was very different from the layout in Pittsburgh with the Port Authority. In Switzerland, there were many systems of transportation such as buses, trams, and trains. As soon as…
Introduction to Me and My Study Abroad Program in Switzerland
Guten tag! Bonjour! Ciao! My name is Michelle, and I studied abroad in Switzerland in the Healthcare Delivery in Switzerland program from May 1st to May 14th. I am a nursing major (BSN ’25) who is pursuing a global health certificate. Studying abroad allows me to maintain a global perspective on healthcare and attain more…
Learning How to Communicate Effectively
People diagnosed with hearing loss often have complex diagnoses because there are so many causes and forms of hearing loss. Therefore, when presenting my research, I think it will be important to provide a thorough background with explanations of different types of hearing loss and how they are specifically or uniquely treated. Furthermore, many people…
Mandy Cooper: Access to Care Among Patients with Hearing Loss
Hi everyone! First of all, I cannot wait to get to know my fellow scholars during this summer and am so excited to learn about everyone’s research/career interests! My name is Mandy Cooper, and I am a rising junior in the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Nursing. In addition to my nursing degree, I am…