Simulation Lab

  • People on one sided glass watch students work with a patient in the simulation lab.

    School of Nursing receives HRSA grant to enhance simulation training

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing was awarded a Health Resources and Services Administration Bureau of Health Workforce grant to create its new Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention Simulation Education Training Program.  The three-year, $1.5 million grant, funded by the Department of Health and Human… Read More

    Jan. 8, 2024

  • a student wears a virtual reality headset

    Nursing students try on VR technology that could benefit patients and nurse well-being

    Although physically in a classroom at the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, a group of students were far, far away, virtually experiencing campfires, galaxies, snowfall and other relaxing settings. The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner students were exploring how virtual reality can be used in health care and education, taking part in an innovative VUSN pilot program called SparkleVille, which uses technology to enhance kinesthetic learning. The program also offers learning opportunities for nursing informatic students as part of their practicum.  Read More

    Apr. 8, 2022

  • Vanderbilt nursing instructors in blue gowns communicate via laptop camera with a student about activity in VUSN's Simulation Lab

    Vanderbilt nursing students experience social distancing … and provide virtual clinical patient care

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing was awarded a Health Resources and Services Administration Bureau of Health Workforce grant to create its new Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention Simulation Education Training Program.  The three-year, $1.5 million grant, funded by the Department of Health and Human… Read More

    Apr. 7, 2020