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Quinnipiac University School of Nursing engages community at Hamden back to school carnival
The event offered essential hands-on training in emergency response to children and families in the community.
Press release
HAMDEN – Quinnipiac University’s School of Nursing recently participated in this year’s Hamden Back to School Carnival, offering essential hands-on training in emergency response to children and families in the community.
Led by Pina Violano, clinical associate professor of nursing and director of community engagement, a group of seven nursing students participated in the event from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Town Center Park. All of the students are enrolled in the School of Nursing’s Community Engagement MicroCredential Distinction Program, which emphasizes service learning and public health education.
“The Quinnipiac School of Nursing community engagement program continuously strives to teach these basic but effective life-saving skills,” Violano said. “Through classes and demonstrations, we are able to interact with the community and build strong bonds.”
During the event, the team taught attendees how to “Stop the Bleed” by applying a tourniquet, how to administer Narcan in the event of an opioid overdose, and how to use an EpiPen for severe allergic reactions. In addition to community education, the Quinnipiac team also provided refresher training for members of the Hamden Police Department.
About Quinnipiac University Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls 9,700 students in more than 100 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and the College of Arts & Sciences. Quinnipiac is ranked 51st in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse “2026 Best Colleges in the U.S.” and is also recognized by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review’s “The Best 391 Colleges.” The university is expanding innovative programs for both traditional and adult learners and developing dynamic corporate partnerships. Quinnipiac recently completed a significant capital expansion on its main campus, including a state-of-the-art new School of Business and an interdisciplinary science and innovation hub. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook and follow Quinnipiac on X @QuinnipiacU.
