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IPE/Simulation
Interprofessional SBAR Communication Simulation
Description:
This simulation-based interprofessional learning activity is designed to develop effective, structured communication between Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students and undergraduate nursing students using the SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessmen
Simulation
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Description:
This high-fidelity simulation is designed for senior nursing students to practice the early recognition and management of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). Set in a simulated OB lab using a birthing manikin and realistic clinical equipment, students will
Scenario Author and Credentials: Dr. Disa Seymour, DNP, MS, RNC-MNN, RNC-LRN
Date Developed / Revised: 2025-08-10
Contact: Disa Seymour
Date Developed / Revised: 2025-08-10
Contact: Disa Seymour
Simulation
Unexpected Patient Death
Description:
Simulation of unexpected patient death designed for undergraduate nursing students.
Simulation
Pediatric Post Op Sepsis
Description:
5 year-old pediatric post-op apendectomy patient experiencing early stages of sepsis designed for undergraduate nursing students.
Date revised: Fall 2025
Scenario Author and Credentials: MS, RN, CHSE-A
Date Developed / Revised: 2026-08-10
Contact: Patti Reuther
Date Developed / Revised: 2026-08-10
Contact: Patti Reuther
Simulation
Fostering Psychological Safety: Respectful Communication in Vulnerable Patient Care
Description:
This simulation centers on respectful communication when dealing with any vulnerable patient. In this case, a transitioning transgender individual (Female-Male) is the focus of the scenario. The patient is scheduled for ‘top surgery’ (Chest Mascu
Scenario Author and Credentials: DNP, RN, PNP
Date Developed / Revised: 2026-08-17
Contact: Mary McDermott
Date Developed / Revised: 2026-08-17
Contact: Mary McDermott
Simulation
PRE-OP IVPB Administration
Description:
PRE-OP IVPB antibiotic administration to a person having a scheduled cesarean section.
Scenario Author and Credentials: MS, RNC-OB, CHSE
Date Developed / Revised: 2026-05-14
Contact: Suzanne Lindau
Date Developed / Revised: 2026-05-14
Contact: Suzanne Lindau
Simulation
Newborn Assessment and Initial Bath
Description:
Simulation of a focused assessment on a newborn. After the assessment, participants will give the newborn the first bath while mom is in the room.
Simulation
Longitudinal Nursing Simulation: Caring for a Postpartum Patient with Pulmonary Embolism Across the Curriculum
Description:
This simulation is designed to provide nursing students with a longitudinal learning experience caring for a post-cesarean section patient experiencing a pulmonary embolism across multiple semesters. As the students' progress through the nursing prog
Scenario Author and Credentials: K. Brian Kling, MSN, RN, FNP, CEN, CNE
Date Developed / Revised: 2026-07-06
Contact: Brian Kling
Date Developed / Revised: 2026-07-06
Contact: Brian Kling
Simulation
GI Obstruction/Bleed
Description:
This simulation is a patient with an GI obstruction complicated by a GI bleed with coffee ground emesis. The complications continue with a blood transfusion reaction. The link to this simulation can be found here.
Scenario Author and Credentials: MSN,RN,CHSE
Date Developed / Revised: 2026-05-13
Contact: Ashley Molina
Date Developed / Revised: 2026-05-13
Contact: Ashley Molina
IPE/Simulation
Immersive Insight: Fostering Healthcare Empathy with VR
Description:
The scenario is patient rounds on a teenager with a lung injury from vaping. Using VR goggles the learner will experience the scenario from the patient’s perspective. The focus of the scenario is healthcare provider empathy.
Simulation
Sepsis-Shock Simulation
Description:
Sepsis simulation that escalates to septic shock.
Simulation
Jane Simpson: Post-op Complications (Beginner)
Description:
This simulation is for novice (beginner/freshmen) nursing students. A post-op older adult patient is presented and preparing for discharge. Students are expected to complete a focused assessment, identify the risk for potential post-op complications,
Scenario Author and Credentials: Kady Hoistion, RN MS CNE
Date Developed / Revised: 2026-07-24
Contact: Kady Hoistion
Date Developed / Revised: 2026-07-24
Contact: Kady Hoistion
Simulation
RSV Bronchiolitis Simulation
Description:
Simulation designed for nursing students. Ryder Walsh is a 10-week-old Hispanic male infant, brought into the pediatric ED by his mother with increasing respiratory distress. The infant has had a 4-day history of fever, cough, and irritability. Over