Blinking, birthing robots aid nursing school training
When Dorothy Cannon NUR ’47 was a young cadet nurse during World War II, she gained experience the hard way — by caring for wounded soldiers. But these days, nursing students practice their skills on a different kind of patient: a robot affectionately nicknamed “Harry.”
“Harry,” a patient robot that can blink, cry and simulate convulsions, is one of many technological innovations changing the face of nursing. It was presented to alumni at the School of Nursing’s Alumni Weekend, held Friday and Saturday last week. Over those two days, the school showcased its new online resources...
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