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As more nurse educators see the value of using simulation as a teaching/learning/evaluation strategy, they need to design space to maximize simulation activities. The space needs to accommodate equipment, areas for teaching, practice, observation, debriefing, and other activities. Even if a school hires an architect, faculty still need to understand the options for space allocation and be able to identify their current and future simulation needs that are unique to their curriculum. Designing a Simulation Center helps faculty build a list of needs, view examples of simulation/learning center floor plans, and engage in activities that let them practice designing their space.



  1. Design a clinical simulation laboratory (CSL) to meet the specific needs of the students and nursing program.
  2. Calculate the amount of space needed/available for simulation within their specific program.
  3. Discuss the types and uses of audio/visual (AV) and informational technology (IT) equipment in the CSL.
  4. Identify resources available to assist in CSL design.
  5. Identify actual and potential financial sources for simulation equipment.
  6. Justify the benefit vs. cost of simulation equipment.
  7. Identify funds needed to sustain the CSL.
  8. Identify faculty and administrative support needed for a CSL.

Mindi Anderson, PhD, RN, CPNP-PCAndrea Dodge Ackermann, PhD, RN, CCRN is an Associate Professor of Nursing and Director of Simulation and Clinical Education at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, NY. She has published her work with simulation in staff development as well as conducted research on learning outcomes using simulation in undergraduate nursing education. She also works as a consultant to health care facilities and nursing programs in designing a simulation center and integrating simulation into staff development and undergraduate nursing curriculum.

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California - California State University, Chico

CSU-Chico

Name of Sim Center: Rural Northern California Simulation Center
Location: Chico, CA

Sim Center Highlights: The center is the result of a partnership among CSU, Chico, Enloe Medical Center, Feather River Hospital and Butte Community College.  Housed in a former nursing unit, the center has six patient rooms, a nursing station, medication room and conference room.  Laerdal and METI simulators provide training for nursing students and hospital staff.

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Contact: Becky Damazo
Phone: (530) 332-5091
Email: bdamazo@csuchico.edu

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