University adds new training module for nursing students after attacks

A “unique cluster” of attacks against nursing students by patients last year prompted the University of Alberta to incorporate a new training module into its curriculum to help protect students on placements. 
In the span of one week three nursing students suffered non-serious injuries, but it was enough to initiate an internal review by the university’s Environment, Health and Safety, said Faculty of Nursing’s director of undergraduate services Linda Youell.
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