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Titusville Today
By the People, for the People
Viera Hospital Hosts Day for High School Nursing Students
Health First's Viera Hospital welcomed Brevard high schoolers to explore nursing careers.
Mar. 11, 2026 at 10:04pm
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Health First's Viera Hospital hosted a 'Student Exploration Day' for high school students from Bayside, Rockledge, Titusville, and Astronaut who are enrolled in nursing programs. The students learned about various aspects of a nursing career, including hands-on demonstrations with medical equipment like the Ion by Intuitive Surgical, a robotic bronchoscopy for minimally invasive lung biopsies.
Why it matters
The event aimed to inspire the next generation of nurses and expose high school students to the diverse career paths available in the healthcare field. As the nursing profession faces staffing shortages, initiatives like this can help build the pipeline of future nurses to meet the growing demand for healthcare services.
The details
During the event, the students had the opportunity to interact with medical professionals, including a general and bariatric surgeon, Dr. Kenneth Tieu, M.D., who spoke to the students about his work. The students also got to try out the Ion by Intuitive Surgical, a robotic bronchoscopy device, under the guidance of company representative Akemy Dominguez, who is also a nurse.
- The event took place on March 11, 2026.
The players
Health First's Viera Hospital
A hospital that hosted the 'Student Exploration Day' for high school nursing students.
Bayside, Rockledge, Titusville, and Astronaut High Schools
The high schools that sent groups of students enrolled in nursing programs to participate in the event.
Dr. Kenneth Tieu, M.D.
A general and bariatric surgeon who spoke to the students about his work.
Akemy Dominguez
A nurse who guided the students in using the Ion by Intuitive Surgical, a robotic bronchoscopy device.
MaryJo Allen
The interim president of Viera Hospital at Health First who welcomed the students to the event.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee
The takeaway
This event highlights the efforts of healthcare providers like Health First to inspire and engage the next generation of nurses, which is crucial in addressing the ongoing nursing shortage and ensuring the future of quality healthcare services in the community.
