Clinical Skills Lab

Zoom image: Hospital beds with manikins.

The entire fourth floor of Wende Hall is dedicated to the clinical skills lab, where students can hone their clinical skills to gain confidence before working with patients.

Teacher shows students how to use stethoscope.

Students with manikin.

Students and teachers with manikin.

High-tech. Hands-on.

The Clinical Skills Lab is a dynamic learning space designed to bridge the gap between classroom knowledge and real-world patient care. It includes a fundamentals lab, two simulation rooms, a debriefing room and classroom space, all equipped with advanced audio/video technology for immersive training.

At the heart of the lab is the fundamentals lab, a nine-bed facility outfitted with headwalls, lifelike mannequins and desktop computers at each station for electronic charting. Students use DocuCare, an electronic health record software system, to practice clinical documentation — an essential skill for nursing practice.

Two patient simulation rooms offer advanced scenario training and skills competency testing. These spaces include high-fidelity simulation mannequins, medical equipment and audio/video recording tools to create realistic patient care experiences.

A dedicated control room allows faculty and teaching assistants to manipulate mannequins, serve as the patient’s voice and monitor student performance in real time. Sessions can also be recorded for debriefing and skill refinement, ensuring students gain confidence in clinical decision-making.

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