NYU Students Gain First-Hand Experience at AMC

SARANAC LAKE - Seven students from New York University received first-hand experience in rural health care through a two-week program offered at Adirondack Medical Center.

Six of the students are enrolled in the school's nursing program while one is studying political science.  Last year, AMC hosted three students as part of the program.  This rotation through the various departments at AMC allows the students to immerse themselves in all aspects of rural health care.

The program at AMC was initiated during discussions between John W. Mills, president of Paul Smith's College, and Terry Fulmer, College of Nursing Dean at NYU.  Paul Smith's College, which has explored the possibility of adding a bachelor's level nursing degree to its own curriculum, is supporting the initiative by providing housing for the NYU students on its main campus.

"We're glad to welcome back these nursing students to the North Country," Mills said. "It is important that we continue to not only highlight the need to attract skilled nurses to rural areas, but also show students the challenges - and rewards - that can come from pursuing a career off the beaten path."

This is the second year in which the program has been offered at NYU, and was developed out of a strong desire to teach rural health as part of the curriculum at the university's nursing college.

Guiding the students through the two week rotation is Margaret Sorensen, Chief Nursing Officer for AMC.

"This is an excellent opportunity for the students to leave the city environment and gain a fresh perspective on providing care in a rural setting," she noted.  "Equally important is that they can take that knowledge back with them, rounding out what is already an exceptional education."

CAPTION:  Seven NYU students participated in a recent rural health education program hosted by AMC. 
Program participants included Sarah Richey, Leah Feldman, Emily Fries, Vivian Lau,
Chief Nursing Officer for AMC Margaret Sorensen, John Campbell, Roisin McManus, and Cori Tolda.

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