Beebe School of Nursing provides classroom facilities for all levels of academic study. A variety of audiovisual and supplemental teaching aids are available to enhance student learning. A skills lab is provided for simulated clinical/patient care experiences to facilitate development of clinical skills.
Beebe Medical Center is a 210-bed, licensed not-for-profit community hospital located in beautiful historic Lewes, a seaside community near Rehoboth Beach, which provides clinical experiences for students at all levels of the curriculum. An expanded Emergency Department and additional 62 beds in 2008 increase the capacity to 210 beds and enhance Emergency, Critical Care, and Medical-Surgical services. The Medical Center is an ever-changing healthcare facility offering inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and diagnostic services to meet the needs of today’s health-conscious society. Beebe’s specialized service lines include comprehensive cardiovascular care, oncology, women’s health, and orthopaedics. Cardiac Surgery and Interventional Cardiology were added to Beebe’s quality services in 2007.
Beebe operates the Beebe Health Campus and the expanded Tunnell Cancer Center on Route 24, Rehoboth Beach. Beebe Lab Express, Diagnostic Imaging, and Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Services are offered in several locations in Sussex County. Beebe also operates Wound Care and Diabetes Management Services, Sleep Disorders Center, Gull House Adult Activities Center, Home Health Agency, and a Nursing School. The Millville Emergency Center near Bethany Beach is operated by Beebe Emergency Services during the summer months to meet the needs of our vacationing community.
Beebe participates and sponsors many community events annually, including American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, the American Heart Association’s Annual Heart Walk and Heart Ball, the American Diabetes Association’s Walk for Diabetes, and Lewes Steps Out. The Community Health Department provides cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, and other free screenings at local CHEER Centers, fire halls, churches, and other community locations. Support groups include Diabetes Support Group, Ostomy Support Group, Cancer Buddies, and Great Expectations for expecting parents. To supplement care provided by our medical staff, our Department of Integrative Health offers relaxation and life enhancement programs to help people cope with stress and improve overall health.
Beebe Medical Center’s Health Science Library and the School of Nursing Library are available for student nurses, medical staff, and employees of the Medical Center. The libraries house current reference books and periodicals. In addition, on-line resources are available. Students are encouraged to use the services and resources of the libraries to enhance their learning.
Library resources and services of area colleges and public libraries also are available for student use.
Computer learning is used to enhance the theoretical and clinical learning that takes place in the classroom and laboratory setting.
An on-site computer lab is used by students for both required course assignments and independent study. The School has a library of computer-assisted learning programs that provide opportunities for students to make decisions in patient care situations and receive immediate feedback.
The computer lab was made available by contributions from Mrs. John Howard, the Class of 2002, and a grant from the Helene Fuld Health Trust.
