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July 25, 2008

The Clinical Learning Center

Double click the picture below to listen to an enhanced podcast of our state-of-the-science Clinical Learning Center. You can also download this and other podcasts from the School of Nursing VCU iTunes page: itunes.vcu.edu.

April 8, 2007

Simulation in the Clinical Learning Center

The Clinical Learning Center (CLC) in our new building is busy running many different simulations. Recently, Adults I students (NURS 325) cared for a hypoglycemic Sim Man. Senior students have been experiencing a special scenario focused on Priority Setting and Delegation.

Come to the CLC and see what we have to offer you! Questions? Contact Sandy Voll at svoll@vcu.edu.

Dr. Jean Salyer and senior students during simulation.

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January 31, 2007

Marvelous Mr. Meti

On Friday of last week, Sandy and I traveled down to North Carolina to see a Meti-Man in action. What is a Meti-Man? A Meti-Man is a Human Patient Simulator. According to the Meti website:

The Human Patient Simulator (HPS) – a computer-model-driven, full-sized mannequin – delivers that experience in true-to-life scenarios that swiftly change to meet instructors' goals.

I knew that I was in for an interesting day when Sandy asked the Director of the Simulation Lab if she had \"a good recipe for clotted blood.\"
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