The Learning and Simulation Center in Libermann Hall
The School of Nursing's Learning and Simulation Center, approximately 7,000 square feet located in Libermann Hall, offers an array of technology that increases realism, improves the quality of evaluation and enhances clinical learning. The Center uses state-of-the-art patient simulators, the latest digital and video recording technologies and equipment such as a telemedicine cart, double robotic (DUSTIN), a birthing bed, neonatal monitor and incubator. This learning lab creates meaningful and effective learning experiences where students acquire clinical knowledge and decision-making abilities as well as teamwork, communication and leadership skills.
The Center includes the following areas:
- Two simulation rooms, including the Ann Lantzy Glazener Simulation Room
- Health assessment rooms
- Four classrooms for health assessment
- Medication room
- Primary care offices/standardized patient rooms
- Gladys Husted Conference and Debriefing Room
- Robert and Mary Weisbrod Fundamental Skills Lab
- Two large classrooms
- Augmented reality room
- Pediatric assessment room
The Joanne Barkett Conway Simulation Center in Fisher Hall
The Joanne Barkett Conway simulation center in Fisher Hall is an 8,600 square foot state of the art facility made possible by a generous gift from Mr. Bill Conway to honor Joanne Barkett Conway to honor her true spirit of compassion. The Barkett Conway center includes a wide range of high-fidelity learning environments such as simulated operating rooms, critical care rooms, recovery, simulated therapy experiences, primary care office suites and more.
The Barkett Conway Center will focus these areas:
- Advanced practice nursing
- Nurse anesthesia clinical education
- Critical care
- Primary care
- Psych/Mental Health care
- Disability healthcare
- Forensic and sexual assault care
Center for Research for Underserved and Vulnerable Population
The Center for Research for Underserved and Vulnerable Populations is dedicated to
networking, exchanging information and fostering innovation. The Center is committed
to promoting University, community, regional, national and global partnerships to
achieve excellence in nursing science. Support for research includes design and statistical
consultation, peer review of scholarship, pre- and post-award assistance with grants,
poster production and travel awards, as well as an annual colloquium series for faculty
and students.
Consistent with the mission of the School of Nursing and national priorities, overarching themes include:
- Using technology and informatics in research, education and practice.
- Promoting ethics and health equity.
- Developing interdisciplinary approaches to health promotion and management of chronic illness.