Expanded simulation lab space will enable George Washington University School of Nursing students at all levels to engage in health care simulations and better serve patients.
Students, faculty and staff from GW Nursing gathered in November to celebrate the opening of the new simulation lab space and Student Success Center at Innovation Hall on the Virginia Science and Technology Campus.
With the opening of the simulation lab, the school nearly doubled the amount of space where GW Nursing students can practice patient care and learn from their mistakes in a safe and controlled environment. With an “unwavering commitment” to nursing education, GW President Thomas LeBlanc said the university is committed to building a physical infrastructure that is conducive to fostering student learning and community.
Simulation offers the ability to create real-life scenarios through which students develop, refine and apply knowledge and skills without the risk of harming patients. The newest simulation space was developed for nurse practitioner students who visit campus for skills training and test outs, formative assessments of how students are progressing through the program.