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During the week, Guido-Sanz teaches in Orlando, but on Fridays he travels to Jackson Memorial, the third-largest hospital in the United States, to care for critically ill patients during the weekend. Working in one of the most sensitive areas in the hospital requires him to wear full-body personal protective equipment, including a head cap, an N95 respirator, surgical mask, face shield and a barrier coat, all of which take a toll on more than the physical body.
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Although the coronavirus has impacted the essential in-person functions of the nursing courses, most students recognize the importance of having the opportunity to learn and practice these psychomotor skills in the future.
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