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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Pitt State camp offers hands-on nursing summer camp for kids
PITTSBURG, Kan. — The summer break for some Pittsburg area kids involved a trip to the hospital Thursday. It was the Simulation Hospital inside Pitt State's McPherson Hall. Irene Ransom Bradley School of Nursing faculty, staff and students hosted seven to 11-year olds in this free Morning in Nursing Summer Camp. The kids rotated through five stations during their two hours on campus and got to experience things like CPR, handwashing and using the Anatomage virtual patient. Kansas Regents approve tuition increases; What PSU students can expect It's the perfect camp for a young lady by the name of Mya Yaghmour: She wants to be a nurse like her mom and sister. 'You get to learn some pretty valuable things, and it's a really fun camp, and that all the people here are so nice, and it's probably a good camp to do if you want to be a nurse when you're older,' said Yaghmour. 'Why do you think that kids should get to experience something like this?' 'To get them interested in healthcare. Not just nursing, but all of healthcare. It's very exciting. Hopefully, they'll keep that passion and want to be nurses, or something in the healthcare profession,' said Nancy Tyler, PSU Sim Hospital & Skills Lab Coordinator. The university has a slew of camps scheduled through next month that you can check out here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
PSU nursing student overcomes barriers and achieves her dream
PITTSBURG, Kan. — Graduating Pittsburg State University senior Shelby Blythe will never forget the moment she was pinned as a new nurse. The Nursing Pinning Ceremony is a moment that would be memorable for anyone entering the world of nursing, but this was moment was extra special for Shelby Blythe—she received her pin from her 6-year year old daughter, Hadlie. Pitt State officials say this was a special moment for more than just Blythe and her daughter, as brothers Sam Reda (BBA '64) and Jack Reda (BBA '72), who made this moment possible, got to witness it in person. The Reda brothers are sons of first-generation PSU graduate Sam Reda, Sr., who graduated from the university in 1933. The brothers co-founded the Reda Educational Foundation two years ago; Pitt State officials say the foundation exists to assist students who face barriers to college. An extra special moment for the brothers as Blythe is their first Reda Scholar to graduate. Officials say Blythe started at Pitt State in 2017 but stopped after just a few semesters when she became pregnant. She returned to complete her prerequisite in 2021 and was subsequently accepted into the Irene Ransom Bradley School of Nursing. Blythe is now 26 and has accepted a job as a registered nurse in the cardiology unit at Freeman Health System in Joplin. 'I've always known I wanted to give back, even at a young age. Ever since I was young, I knew I wanted to be a nurse—so much so that my parents have old photos of me around 3 or 4 years old with a stethoscope. It's something I've always known I wanted to do! It's been so challenging and hectic at times due to my personal life and how challenging the load of nursing school is, but it's truly been the most rewarding and amazing experience, it's given me the opportunity to love my job and help others, all while giving my family a better life. Pitt has been one of the best parts of my life the past few years and I am so happy I made the decision to attend,' said Blythe. Officials say six other nursing students—all of whom are currently juniors—are Reda Foundation Scholars following in Blythe's footsteps. Pitt State says the scholarships broke down barriers they faced so they could finish their degrees. Pitt State says the Nursing Pinning Ceremony is held each May at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts, just before Commencement ceremonies. This year, 82 pre-licensure students, 37 RN to BSN students, six MSN students, and 10 DNP students from the Irene Ransom Bradley School of Nursing were pinned. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
