First International Program Launched On November 20, Trocaire announced an Agreement of Cooperation between the college and MODUL University in Vienna, Austria. As the college’s first international program, this innovative partnership affords Trocaire hospitality management students the opportunity to study for one semester (six months) as a visiting student at MODUL University. While at MODUL, students will be studying at the top ranked hospitality school in Austria. They will be part of an international student body of more than 250 students from more than fifty countries around the world. Trocaire College is only one of six institutions of higher education in the United States, and the only two-year hospitality program in the world, to partner with MODUL University. “This wonderful study/work abroad program is truly one of the best international programs around and helps to enhance Trocaire’s program in continuing to be one of the finest Hospitality Management programs in Western New York,” noted hospitality program director Brandon Supernault. “This partnership allows students to work and study abroad, while enjoying the cultural elements of one of the most beautiful cities in the world. I am truly proud of the hard work and commitment both institutions have made over the past year and a half to make this possible for our students.”
This agreement will include faculty and research collaboration as well as a study abroad option that gives Trocaire College hospitality students the opportunity to take courses in Market Research & Consumer Behavior, Advertising & Marketing Communication, Business & Tourism Law, Revenue Management, and Latest Trends & Innovations. Students will also have the opportunity to complete their practical internship hours at the Steigenberger Herrenhof Wien. This prestigious, five-star hotel was recently rated one of the top 20 hotels in Europe by TripAdvisor.com. Upon completion of their semester at MODUL University, students will transfer back thirteen credit hours towards their Associate in Applied Science degree or Certificate in Hospitality Management at Trocaire College.
Partnership with Catholic Health System Nurse Residency Program The Catholic Health System (CHS) has recently initiated a nurse residency program that helps and supports new nurses as they transition from a student nurse to a competent and independent professional. Through a unique collaboration, Trocaire’s nursing faculty members are working closely with CHS to develop and implement clinical scenarios for the newly graduated nurse to increase their confidence level.
The first simulation, held in October, was a scenario of a patient experiencing chest pain with a family member present. The CHS nurses practiced how to assess the patient and then communicate with the patient’s family and physicians. The interaction was videotaped and a debriefing was held to evaluate communication and assessment skills of the nurses. The care of a respiratory patient was the topic of the second simulation held in December. The CHS nurses who participate in the nurse residency program receive a blend of classroom and hands-on experience. “Trocaire College is pleased to be a partner in providing additional clinical support and mentoring through simulation,” noted Mary Ann Deb, Trocaire Professor of Nursing. “Our nursing faculty and the CHS hospital educators worked together to develop and implement clinical scenarios for the new graduate nurse as they transition into their first professional roles in the Catholic Health System.”
Trocaire Nursing Instructor John Anderson demonstrates a patient scenario to CHS nurses in the college’s simulation lab.
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Through this innovative program, the new CHS nurses will develop the essential skills needed to move successfully into the role of a professional nurse - experiencing an increase in job satisfaction which directly results in an increase in patient satisfaction.