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Cape nursing students set to aid in Covid-19 pandemic fight

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About 200 final-year nursing students at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) are to be part of thousands of front line healthcare workers in the fight against Covid_19 in the province.

Cape Town - About 200 final-year nursing students at the University of the Western Cape are to be part of thousands of front line healthcare workers in the fight against Covid-19 in the province.

Students were given crucial information pertaining to the use of Personal Protective Equipment and Personal Protection Behaviour . Students were given PPE which they will use when conducting their clinical training. The Son said it would provide the necessary support and monitor the students throughout their placements.Son fourth-year portfolio manager Jeffrey Hoffman said the clinical placements comprises 50% of the university’s B Nursing programme which entails students being actively engaged in providing nursing care under supervision at accredited facilities.

 

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