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Distracted driving can be costly, deadly
Think of the consequences before you text and drive or drive while under the influence. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, cell phones are prohibited from being used while operating a vehicle in numerous cities, including Corpus Christi, Aransas Pass and San Antonio. Fines for texting and driving range from $200 to $500. Joseph Martinez/Foghorn Albert Vasquez tries out the Aware 3 TXT Distracted Driver simulator at Del Mar College’s East Campus on March 1 as Brittany DeLaCruz looks on. Driving while texting leads to numerous major accidents causing injuries and even death. In 2014, according to the most…
Dementia tour raises awareness
Nursing students host tour that allows others to feel what patients feel Understanding the challenges of those who have dementia was the goal for the Del Mar College Continuing Education Nursing Assistant students who held a Virtual Dementia Tour open to the public on Feb. 24 at the Harvin Student Center. According to Continuing Education Health Care Instructor Kathryn Garcia, the tour teaches the Continuing Education Nursing Assistant students to be more patient and understanding while working with dementia patients. “When I tried this tour out I figured it would be easy. But with the dim lights and sunglasses your…