U.S. Ed Secretary Cardona speaks with Ivy Tech students about affordability, innovation

Madeleine DeVries, a nursing student at Ivy Tech Community College in Valparaiso, was practicing patient interaction on a talking mannequin inside the college’s nursing simulation lab Wednesday as U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, walked in. DeVries, a third-semester nursing student, told them working in the hospital room inside the simulation lab has helped her improve her bedside manner skills. Additionally, DeVries said the faculty are knowledgeable and supportive.