Let's Pretend Hospital

0:01 For many young children, a trip to the doctor can cause anxiety and fear. But

0:05 Wall State Community Colleg's nursing program is working to change that. From Tuesday, November 4th through Thursday,

0:11 November 6th, the college hosted its annual Let's Pretend hospital event, a hands-on and interactive experience

0:18 designed to introduce more than a thousand children from across the county to the world of healthcare in a fun and

0:24 friendly way. The event began in 2008 as a way for nursing students to gain real

0:29 world experience while serving the community. Over the years, it has grown into a large-scale outreach program that

0:35 helps children learn about safety, health, and the important role of medical professionals. This year, Wall

0:41 Estate's health science facilities were transformed into themed hospital rooms, one each created and decorated by

0:47 nursing students like Super Mario Brothers for exercise, Minecraft for health and safety, Frozen for X-rays and

0:54 healthy bones, Dr. Seuss for emergency care, the game of operation for surgery, and a jungle room to cover hospital

1:01 basics. The Hville Fire and Rescue Department also joined the event teaching fire safety and emergency

1:07 escape planning. Preparations involved all 500 nursing students who kicked off the event with an inspiring session led

1:14 by Dr. Terry Poe of UAB Hospital. Beyond helping children feel more comfortable around healthc care professionals, the

1:20 event gave nursing students valuable experience in communicating with and caring for young patients. Organizers

1:26 say the program is about more than just medical training. It's about service, compassion, and giving back to the

1:33 community that supports them. This has been Annabelle House with Cullman Today.