Improving critical judgment, communication, collaboration, and clinical competence.
The Simulation Center of ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø's Health Sciences Department provides a hands-on safe and realistic environment.
The Simulation Center utilizes sophisticated technology to provide students a safe, realistic environment to develop their clinical skills. The center also includes an electronic health record system similar to the ones found in today's healthcare settings.
ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø's Simulation Center operates on the Standards of Best Practice established by the International Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) and the Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE).
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Mission
Provides a hands-on learning experience in an environment that is safe and realistic, producing quality healthcare professionals with enhanced critical thinking abilities, communication and collaboration skills, and clinical competence.
Vision
To emerge as a leader in simulation education using state-of-the-art equipment, innovative teaching practices, and evidence-based principles.
Values
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Safety
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Quality
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Professionalism
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Accountability
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Collaboration
Dr. Evelyn Lightsey
Evelyn Lightsey, DNP, RN, CNE, CHSE
Simulation Coordinator
Wallace Drive Campus, Helderman Hall, Room 208
256-549-8332
elightsey@gadsdenstate.edu
Dr. Lightsey is a member of the (SSH) and the (ASPE).
Nicole Tolbert
Nicole Tolbert, MSN, RN
Simulation Assistant
Wallace Drive Campus, Helderman Hall
256-549-8479
stolbert@gadsdenstate.edu
The Department of Health Sciences has a Standardized Patient Program to support student learning. To learn more about becoming a Standardized Patient (SP), please email spprogram@gadsdenstate.edu.
High Fidelity Simulation Suite
Standardized Patient Suite
Assessment & Skills Lab