Nurse educators Virginia Bazaar (left) and Christy Lidington administer medication to a mannequin as Kristen Kelly, posing as the patient’s wife, looks on.
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center today unveiled a new nursing simulation lab that provides a learning environment that mimics real-world clinical scenarios. The Edward R. Norford Foundation Simulation Lab is equipped with state-of-the-art electronic mannequins designed to enhance clinical capabilities and improve patient outcomes.
October 8, 2024 Pennsylvania Health News
High-tech, programmable mannequins (one adult male and one adult female) simulate lung sounds, heart rate, heart murmurs, pupil dilation, and more while providing lifelike responses to medical interventions I will. Female mannequins can simulate all stages of childbirth.
“These simulation labs are a testament to our commitment to providing the highest quality of care,” said Penn State Health Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer of Hampden Medical Center and Holy Spirit Medical Center. Leslyn Williamson said. “Our nurses can hone their clinical skills, practice rapid response protocols and strengthen their critical thinking in a low-risk, realistic environment.”
This laboratory is expected to have a major impact on both clinical care and nurse training. Priority training will be provided to nurses at Hampden Medical Center and Holy Spirit Medical Center, with plans to begin a robust training schedule in earnest by January 2025. This innovative hands-on learning approach is expected to accelerate recruitment and improve nurse retention by providing meaningful training. and practical teaching experience.
The Nursing Simulation Lab was provided with a $250,000 gift from the Edward R. Norford Foundation.
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