U.S. Army Mobile Operating Room to be displayed at Belmont on April 18

On Thursday, April 18, Belmont University School of Nursing will host the U.S. Army 2nd Medical Recruiting Battalion to display a mobile operating room used by Forward Surgical Teams (FST) in combat, complete within a Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelter (DRASH).   The day-long event will feature tours, continuing education opportunities and the chance to talk with Army nurses about their field experiences.  Featured speakers include Brigadier General Margaret Wilmoth, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Belmont alumnus and Army Captain Melanie Bowman.

Continue reading