Comment on Ora Robinson's post:
Hi Ora, I also teach nursing and find that having the ability to function at a technical level - that is to respond to a patient in distress - can be challenging for any learner new to the profession but is compounded if that learner also contends with an ELL aspect. I recall one student struggle with comprehension and execution of English speaking skills because English was her 5th language! Now, being multi-lingual is a skill set I do not possess, so I marveled at her abilities; however, patient safety was in question without strong enough English communication skills.
