New Lifelike Simulators Used by Student Nurses
An $88,000 grant from Moses Taylor Foundation supported The University of Scranton Nursing Department’s purchase of an advanced newborn patient simulator, a five-year-old pediatric simulator and a simulation medication dispensing system to be used in its laboratory to educate nursing students. From left: University of Scranton nursing students Anna Altmiller, Kathleen Kelly, Eva Hendrickson and Danielle Marfia; Debra Pellegrino, Ed.D., dean of the University’s Panuska College of Professional Studies; Jeff Smith, Moses Taylor Foundation program officer; and Ellen Stevens; Moses Taylor Foundation office manager.
The Moses Taylor Foundation recently awarded a $88,000 grant to The University of Scranton’s Nursing Department for the purchase of new simulator equipment for its laboratory.
Through this support, the University acquired: Newborn Tory S2210, an advanced newborn patient simulator; Pediatric Hal S3005, a five-year-old pediatric simulator; and a Simcart Rx, a simulation medication dispensing system. “Tory” looks and feels like a real infant, with supple skin, lifelike vitals and realistic sounds. “Hal” can track students’ actions in response to life-threatening situations and even speaks, thanks to an extensive library of voice responses.
These simulators allow nursing students to practice emergency protocol safely and in a controlled environment. Additionally, the new equipment permits students to make life-or-death decisions that they may be required to make in the field without the risk to a real patient in clinical rotation, resulting in more confident, successful professionals.
The University offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing, as well as a doctor of nursing practice. The University’s nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
The mission of Moses Taylor Foundation is to improve the health of the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
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