Clinical practice is an invaluable part of any nursing student's education. Our undergraduate students have plenty of opportunities to obtain it.
Students will also gain clinical experience in the School of Nursing's Learning and Simulation Center - space dedicated to creating a deeper style of learning. The Center offers an array of technology that increases realism, improves the quality of evaluation and enhances clinical learning.
You will have many opportunities to gain clinical knowledge and develop decision-making abilities, as well as strengthen your teamwork, communication and leadership skills. The Center creates meaningful experiences through which students can grow into competent and confident professionals.
Within the 7,000 square-foot space, you experience a variety of learning opportunities, including:
Changes in technology and in the way our students learn is at the heart of the Learning and Simulation Center - a space dedicated to creating a deeper style of learning.
The Learning and Simulation Center has two high-fidelity simulation rooms, including the the Ann Lantzy Glazener Simulation Room. In these simulation rooms, you can work with:
For simulations, faculty manipulate the mannequins from a nearby control room. Simulations may also include audio sounds and video projections that expose you to the potential visual and auditory qualities of a hospital setting.
The Robert and Mary Weisbrod Fundamental Skills Lab offers areas for instruction in acute care, health assessment, basic care, medication and home care. Here, you'll have access to SimBaby® as well as neonatal and birthing mannequins.
The Gladys Husted Conference and Debriefing Room is where you will debrief after a simulation session. The room features a Mondopad, which is a large video monitor with intuitive touch-screen controls. The Mondopad easily interfaces with handheld computers and mobile phones, and it supports remote viewing from any location that has internet access.
Outpatient clinical visits can be simulated in one of our four patient rooms.
The Learning and Simulation Center has so much to offer, including the following additional equipment:
These items were provided through the generosity of Pocket Nurse.
Under the supervision of expert clinical faculty and nurse preceptors, you will gain clinical experience at hospitals and community facilities throughout the Pittsburgh area, which is home to some of the top hospitals and health care systems in the region and the country. Changes in clinical sites are ongoing.