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Students at Kitasato University School of Nursing Visit MEDDAC-Japan

U.S. Army Garrison - Japan

Nov. 1, 2021 | 3:16

Students at Kitasato University School of Nursing Visit MEDDAC-Japan:

Narration:
Fourteen second-year nursing students from the Kitasato University School of Nursing recently spent time with Soldiers and nurses working at U.S. Army Medical Department Activity – Japan. The students were there to gain insight into the work nurses do in the U.S. Army, and to get a better understanding of the American nursing system.

Interview: LTC Dolores P. Toney, Chief, Family Medicine, MEDDAC – Japan

Narration:
The visit began with a brief explanation of the unit’s mission, followed by self-introductions in English from both the students and MEDDAC-J staff. The students then broke off into pairs and rotated through several areas inside the clinic, during which they were able to talk directly with the Soldiers and nurses there.

Interview: Emiri Elliott, CNOIC, MEDDAC Japan

Narration:
During their tour, the students visited the Department of Public Health and were briefed on the unit’s role and mission on Camp Zama.

Interview: Ayano Yamane, Second-year Student, Kitasato University School of Nursing
I asked the Soldiers and nurses what they thought the most important thing was about their work at MEDDAC – Japan. They said communication was a key part of their job, which is something I think they have in common with nurses around the world.

I wanted to work as an emergency nurse in the future and be able to communicate to foreign patients in English, which is why I decided to take this course and learn English. But after my visit here and talking to the Japanese nurses who work here, now I feel like I want to study more about U.S. medical treatment and nursing, with the hopes of working in the U.S. in the future. I think that would be challenging, but fun.

Interview: Erika Suzuki, Second-year Student, Kitasato University School of Nursing
We are second-year nursing students and don’t have much knowledge about medical treatment. However, nurses who actually work at hospitals in Japan or at medical facilities like this one have plenty of experiences and knowledge about medical care. I know that if I want to be a nurse, I’ll need to acquire that same knowledge and skills. But today’s visit also reminded me that being a healthcare professional requires lifelong learning. So today’s visit was a very rewarding experience.

Narration:
The training exchange between Kitasato University Hospital and MEDDAC – Japan began more than 20 years ago. Both organizations established the relationship in order to develop opportunities to support each other.

Reporting for U.S. Army Garrison Japan, this is XXXXXXXX