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The new state-of-the-art Simulated Learning Center for Health Sciences (SLCHS) supports critical thinking skills, sparking student application of nursing knowledge and skill development in an interactive health care environment. Numerous computers and other electronic enhancements optimize faculty assessment and mentoring of students as they learn complex nursing care in a safe, friendly, and realistic environment.
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The SLCHS has seven mannequins that are used to simulate life experiences for students. There is one high fidelity mannequin, one high fidelity baby, three low fidelity adults, one low fidelity child and one birthing manequin. These computerized patients display physiological changes that simulate the human patient response to a variety of nursing interventions. The high fidelity mannequin has capabilities that include: pupils that dilate, pulses that can be palpated, a chest that rises and falls, lung sounds and bowel sounds that can be auscultated, and intravenous access for practicing medication administration. The other simulated patients have lung, heart, and bowel sounds, and arms that allow intravenous access and blood pressure measurement. Our manequins can also demonstrate patient situations such as mastectomy care, fundus palpation, Penrose/Jackson-Pratt drains and traumatic injuries such as burns, and lacerations. Nursing students can perform basic procedures such as foley catheter insertion as well as complex procedures including intubation. Practice on these simulated patients allows students to learn the skills and to experience the “human” reactions to nursing interventions in a structured learning environment. The simulated patients also have “voices” which are created by faculty overseeing the simulated patient experience. These capabilities allow our students to learn and practice in a laboratory environment that is as close to real life as possible. |
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Simulated learning is quickly becoming the standard in nursing programs and SIUE School of Nursing is leading the way. SIUE now offers CPR classes at a reduced rate for our students. For information call 650-3978 |
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American Heart Association CPR classes for healthcare providers will be offered at a reduced rate for current SIUE students. The classes are American Heart Association sponsored, are good for 2 years, and fulfill SIUE's requirements (Basic Life Support w/AED for Healthcare Providers) for the nursing program.
For a listing of all available videos/CD’s see the Lab Coordinator or Lab Faculty.
Various supplies are available for use within the lab.
Computerized Medication Administration System may only be used under direct guidance of trained faculty
*Use RealPlayer to view videos. Access free download
Dimensional Analysis (“chemistry math”) - a process of manipulating units, which are actually descriptions of numbers, to solve mathematical equations. This method of mathematic problem solving is used in chemistry with great success. If you need further assistance, please contact Melisa Berendson 650-3978
