Tahira
My Hospital ID! View high resolution

My Hospital ID!

Tahira

Intro

Hey everyone! For those of you who don’t really know me, I thought I’d give you a little back ground on myself and my thoughts on the Nyack School of Nursing. :) My name is Tahira Abdullah. I am 21 years old, and I grew up here in Rockland County with my parents and two brothers. I am a junior in the Nursing program, making me part of the first graduating class of Cheryl Phenience School of Nursing.                 To be honest—I initially had some reservations about studying nursing here.  I felt nervous knowing that it is a new program and that I am one of the “guinea pigs-” so to say. However, I must say that I do not regret my decision at all. I say this because; I believe that the best thing about Nyack is the integration of faith in Jesus Christ into the study of future professional careers. At Nyack College, I am learning how to be Jesus in the field of Nursing. I have been challenged to analyze my own walk with Christ – so that I can better serve others and be a true representation of Jesus. Earlier this year, I went to Boston for an interview at Massachusetts General Hospital. This interview was for the Carol A Gilhoni Nursing Oncology Fellowship. During my interview, they asked me about Nyack College. As I explained to them that it is a Private Christian College that just started a Nursing Program - they were very intrigued. They were very interested in hearing about a place that incorporated faith into Nursing. Furthermore, I was recently hired at Nyack Hospital as a Patient Care Associate (a nurse’s assistant). I later learned that another Nyack Nursing Student, Angelica Perez, and I were the only two PCA’s that were hired this month to go through training. I know that this is God leading our steps. He is already starting to open the doors for us to go into the community - and apply the principles we have learned here- at Nyack College. In the future, I imagine myself as a nurse in the Maternity Department or Pediatrics. When I get there - I know I will be bringing the mark of Christ to my work place - to my ministry.

Lelio

First Impressions of Spring 2012

So I’ve experienced my first three weeks as an upper junior at Nyack College. From a personal standpoint, college is definitely easier: I’ve improved on budgeting my time, I participate in more student life activities, and my agenda in the classroom is to extract as much knowledge from the professor as possible. Networking is great too; I know quite a few people in my school either involved in or with experience in the field I seek to enter after graduation.

At Nyack College NYC, there’s plenty going on. Seniors are preparing for graduation while juniors and below are preparing to move to the new campus. The Office of Student Development (OSD) has upped the ante, introducing promotional audio/video projects that combine staff and students. And the clubs? Active at an all-time high, while the number of clubs continues to grow.

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Dean of Student Life Charles Hammond interviewing President Dr. Michael Scales during a recent Nyack Experience.

Most notable are the Nyack Experience sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Because NYC is a commuter campus, chapel is voluntary, not mandatory. Although less people can attend, those in attendance actually choose to be there. This makes for an exciting, energetic atmosphere every week, including the evening that Dr. Michael Scales, Nyack College’s President, spoke at the campus to a large audience. Large isn’t an understatement; I had to keep pulling out chairs to accomodate the attendees!

There’s plenty positive going on at Nyack NYC, culminating in Fall 2012 with the new campus at Battery Park. As Nyack College’s administration continue to put quality time and effort into our NYC campus, God continues to bless their work and build up a new generation of invigorated students excited about their futures—yes, even in the midst of a recession.

George John
Since the beginning of the semester I’ve been helping out the Alliance Graduate School of Mission with this thing called Project Experience. We pretty much built an interactive museum in 3 days concerning the cycle of poverty in the world. Thanks to all you guys, you know who are, for helping with that whole process.  Project Experience is a guided tour through the cycle of poverty in the world and how hope can be brought to break the cycle of poverty. Many have come in and taken tours through the Project, including ATS students, staff and faculty, and also the grand daughter of the former President of Burkina Faso. She actually is a student but I was astonished to find out that she went to my school. I was a little worrisome since a lot of things talked through the experience happens in Burkina Faso. It was good to hear a heartfelt response from what she experienced through the tour.  Project Experience will extend until Feb 10th and is also being extended to the undergrad for Chapel credit. If you would like to bring a group from your local church or ministry e-mail us at AGSM@nyack.edu View high resolution

Since the beginning of the semester I’ve been helping out the Alliance Graduate School of Mission with this thing called Project Experience. We pretty much built an interactive museum in 3 days concerning the cycle of poverty in the world. Thanks to all you guys, you know who are, for helping with that whole process. 

Project Experience is a guided tour through the cycle of poverty in the world and how hope can be brought to break the cycle of poverty. Many have come in and taken tours through the Project, including ATS students, staff and faculty, and also the grand daughter of the former President of Burkina Faso. She actually is a student but I was astonished to find out that she went to my school. I was a little worrisome since a lot of things talked through the experience happens in Burkina Faso. It was good to hear a heartfelt response from what she experienced through the tour. 

Project Experience will extend until Feb 10th and is also being extended to the undergrad for Chapel credit. If you would like to bring a group from your local church or ministry e-mail us at AGSM@nyack.edu

Tahira
Does anyone have any pets that legitimately act like humans - that it’s scary?? This past weekend, my fiance and I went over a friend’s house to watch the show we obsess over (Once Upon A Time!!.. great show btw ;). We had the lovely opportunity to meet Sasha the golden retriever. Sasha is an older dog, very calm and mellow, but at the same time affectionate and social. Around 10 o’clock pm, Sasha went over to my friend and waited patiently. My friend got up and left the room with Sasha following her. When she came back, she explained that everyday around 10pm Sasha will go over to her and wait to be “tucked-in” before going to sleep!! Can you believe that? A dog that wants to be tucked-in! I really found this hilarious and quite entertaining— sooooo I took a picture! (sry… it’s kind of blurry).

Does anyone have any pets that legitimately act like humans - that it’s scary?? This past weekend, my fiance and I went over a friend’s house to watch the show we obsess over (Once Upon A Time!!.. great show btw ;). We had the lovely opportunity to meet Sasha the golden retriever. Sasha is an older dog, very calm and mellow, but at the same time affectionate and social.

Around 10 o’clock pm, Sasha went over to my friend and waited patiently. My friend got up and left the room with Sasha following her. When she came back, she explained that everyday around 10pm Sasha will go over to her and wait to be “tucked-in” before going to sleep!! Can you believe that? A dog that wants to be tucked-in! I really found this hilarious and quite entertaining— sooooo I took a picture! (sry… it’s kind of blurry).

Lelio

Don’t just ask what Nyack College can do for you, ask what you can do at Nyack College.

That’s the idea behind the Club Expo, an event hosted at the college campuses every semester toward the beginning of the year. Students are invited to take a look at the various clubs and consider becoming members. Sometimes the club is directly related to the student’s major, like the Business or Social Work club, but the clubs are not limited to Business or Social Work majors. 

Beyond degree-oriented clubs exist hobby groups like the Chess Club, and cause groups like Students Against Hunger. Can’t find a club that suits your favorite pastime or focuses on an important cause? Make one! The Office of Student Development guides students along the process until their new club is born. In fact, there are quite a few new clubs preparing to emerge; keep an eye out for them! 

Tahira Abdullah
“When Hello Means Goodbye” View high resolution

“When Hello Means Goodbye”

Tahira Abdullah
“Because We Care” View high resolution

“Because We Care”

Tahira Abdullah
SO the Spring 2012 Semester has started! It just started and it already feels like I have been in it for months! The work load is A LOT, but I am managing! or at least trying! We already had 2 Clinical Rotations at Good Samaritan Hospital—- in the MATERNITY Department! The first day we got to see an assessment done on a little new born baby boy :) It was amazing! I wish I was able to show you a picture of this boy’s hair! It was so unique looking! It was long and a golden/glowing like brown. We also listened and counted for his heart rate! Can you believe a baby’s average heart rate is 120-160 beats per minute?! Listening and counting for it was a little difficult, but we did it and got a number around 115bpm. We are already learning so much—- I cannot wait for the next few weeks! View high resolution
SO the Spring 2012 Semester has started! It just started and it already feels like I have been in it for months! The work load is A LOT, but I am managing! or at least trying! We already had 2 Clinical Rotations at Good Samaritan Hospital—- in the MATERNITY Department!

The first day we got to see an assessment done on a little new born baby boy :) It was amazing! I wish I was able to show you a picture of this boy’s hair! It was so unique looking! It was long and a golden/glowing like brown. We also listened and counted for his heart rate! Can you believe a baby’s average heart rate is 120-160 beats per minute?! Listening and counting for it was a little difficult, but we did it and got a number around 115bpm. We are already learning so much—- I cannot wait for the next few weeks!

Tahira Abdullah
This week my partner and I were on the Labor & Delivery Unit. When the day started, little did we know what kind of day we were going to have! We were super excited of the possibility to see a live birth. However, once we got there, we found out that a mother on the unit had lost her baby. We were stunned with sadness. A floor that usually celebrates life was experiencing death. Despite the circumstance, this turned into a good experience. We got to see the hospital’s policy for when a mother loses her baby - and I must say it was very impressive. The hospital puts the parents in contact with a Bereavement Counselor and gives them gifts such as: a memory box, baby stuff animal, etc. These things are used to help the family have some closure for their loss. We spoke with the Bereavement Counselor and she gave us a lot of insight on her experiences. Her work is actually fused with personal passion as she actually experienced a loss herself. I can really go on and on about this experience, but I will leave you at that. Oh wait, one more thing… the picture above is a picture of a newsletter that they publish for the parents and family of the baby. This newsletter has letters that parents write to their baby and about their baby - it really was a touching and emotional thing to read! The other pictures are other literature that the Hospital gives the family. In addition to this experience, we were able to leave that day AFTER seeing a LIVE birth! I think I will blog about that another time because that is a whole other story in itself!  All and all, we had a great experience! We really witnessed the best of both worlds on the Labor & Delivery Floor. View high resolution

This week my partner and I were on the Labor & Delivery Unit. When the day started, little did we know what kind of day we were going to have!

We were super excited of the possibility to see a live birth. However, once we got there, we found out that a mother on the unit had lost her baby. We were stunned with sadness. A floor that usually celebrates life was experiencing death. Despite the circumstance, this turned into a good experience. We got to see the hospital’s policy for when a mother loses her baby - and I must say it was very impressive. The hospital puts the parents in contact with a Bereavement Counselor and gives them gifts such as: a memory box, baby stuff animal, etc. These things are used to help the family have some closure for their loss. We spoke with the Bereavement Counselor and she gave us a lot of insight on her experiences. Her work is actually fused with personal passion as she actually experienced a loss herself. I can really go on and on about this experience, but I will leave you at that. Oh wait, one more thing… the picture above is a picture of a newsletter that they publish for the parents and family of the baby. This newsletter has letters that parents write to their baby and about their baby - it really was a touching and emotional thing to read! The other pictures are other literature that the Hospital gives the family.

In addition to this experience, we were able to leave that day AFTER seeing a LIVE birth! I think I will blog about that another time because that is a whole other story in itself! 

All and all, we had a great experience! We really witnessed the best of both worlds on the Labor & Delivery Floor.