NURSING LAB TOUR

What is the advantage of a direct admit nursing program?

Students are accepted directly into the nursing program as first-year students and do not have to reapply, reducing stress.

What types of courses do first and second-year nursing students focus on?

Prerequisites and general education courses.

What is open lab?

A designated time for students to practice skills they've learned in class, which is especially useful before evaluations.

What is the purpose of simulation labs in the nursing program?

To provide realistic scenarios for students to practice critical thinking and decision-making without being graded.

What is unique about the Community Health Simulation Room?

It replicates a home health care environment where students practice skills like patient transfers and environmental safety assessments.

What equipment is found in the ER simulation room?

Real and fully functional medical equipment, with only medications and blood products being simulated.

Who is Victoria in the Labor and Delivery Room?

A high-fidelity birthing mannequin that simulates the labor and delivery process.

What does Hal represent in the ICU space?

A pediatric mannequin designed to simulate a 5-year-old child who can perform actions like crying and responding to movement.

What core skills are taught in the Fundamentals Lab?

Administering medications, performing sterile and clean procedures, and basic patient care skills.

What is taught in the Health Assessment Lab?

How to perform a full patient assessment across various body systems.

What is the focus of the Pediatric Health Assessment Room?

Pediatric assessments and immunization scenarios in an environment resembling a pediatrician's office.