Nursing Students Visited by Versatile Health Sciences Grad

Published 04.13.2017

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    Alumna Trena Dale returns to Penn College.With help from the Alumni Relations Office, the Penn College Student Nurses' Association recently hosted alumna Trena Dale. Dale has received two associate degrees from Penn College: a dental hygiene degree in 2001 and a nursing degree in 2011. Dale, now an emergency room nurse at Evangelical Community Hospital, a part-time RN in Geisinger's Special Care Unit 5 and, occasionally, a substitute dental hygienist, spoke to nursing students about her experiences as a Penn College student, as a new graduate seeking employment, and about her career in dental hygiene and nursing. She shared stories related to her professional role that highlighted the importance of developing relationships with patients, engaging in teamwork, and paying attention to details when communicating in health care environments. "Of course, Trena also took time to share information about the importance of mouth care for patients in the hospital," said Tushanna M. Habalar, instructor of nursing and SNA adviser. "Trena's positive demeanor, real-life stories and energy were appreciated by the students and faculty who attended."

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