The recycling, reusing, and repurposing of nursing and medical equipment in nursing education

Holmesglen Institute in Moorabbin, Australia provides Bachelor of Nursing and Diploma of Nursing courses. As a component of all nursing courses is the undertaking of hands-on skill-based education in the laboratory using actual nursing and medical equipment to simulate the various practical procedures and elements of nursing care, Holmesglen, led by the Laboratory Manager, have developed and implemented a recycling programme that incorporates all elements of its practical education. The aim is to prevent nursing supplies adding to landfill.