Our Nursing Simulation Laboratory assists nursing students in learning critical thinking and clinical judgment skills in preparation for their healthcare careers. The “manikins” act as lifelike patient simulators, wherein instructors provide real-time feedback via a control center, giving students as close to a hospital simulation as possible. Fellow students watch as their classmates work through the simulation. In this scenario, Kevin has obstructive kidney stones. After the simulation, the class meets to discuss the experience.

Topics: Programs and Majors, Nursing Program, Health and Natural Sciences

This afternoon, the university's Career Services and Advising Center sponsored a Health Sciences career fair in the Hammond Main Lounge. The program was open to all students in all majors, with a focus on positions in; nursing, biology, chemistry, and exercise and sports science.

Topics: Information Session, Career Services, Nursing Program, Health and Natural Sciences

Our Nursing Simulation Laboratory assists nursing students in learning critical thinking and clinical judgment skills in preparation for their healthcare careers. The “manikins” act as lifelike patient simulators, wherein instructors provide real-time feedback via a control center, giving students as close to a hospital scenario as possible. In this scenario, Willie is recovering from surgery after a car accident.

Topics: Programs and Majors, Nursing Program, Health and Natural Sciences

Students in today's Nursing Lab split into groups to each learn about administering blood and placing catheters of various types and locations.

Topics: Student Experience, Programs and Majors, Nursing Program, Health and Natural Sciences

The Fitchburg State University Nursing Program held its Second Annual White Coat Ceremony in Kent Hall this afternoon. After welcome remarks from Nursing Department Acting Chair Dr. Tara Mariolis, President Richard Lapidus, and Dean of Health and Natural Sciences Dr. Jennifer Hanselman, students watched an inspirational video greeting from Rear Admiral Aisha K. Mix, assistant surgeon general and chief nurse officer of the United States Public Health Service.
Prior to the donning of the white coats, student speaker, Madison Waterson from the Class of 2024, offered a few words to this year's white coat recipients, following, coats were presented by members of the Nursing Program faculty. After coat presentations, Nursing Professor Arlana Arsenault administered the White Coat Ceremony Oath.

Topics: Student Experience, Events, Nursing Program, Health and Natural Sciences

The Nursing Department faculty and staff treated our Nursing Students to a break before the holidays with their homemade treats and cocoa. A welcomed break before the finals begin.

Topics: Student Experience, Programs and Majors, Nursing Program, Health and Natural Sciences

Theater Concentration, Communications Media student Rebecca Joseph, who recently played Ruth Younger in the university's production of  A Raisin in the Sun, used her talents in our Nursing Simulation Laboratory where she played a patient. After getting her characters backstory, the scene began with Rebecca in the Clinic waiting room to be called by a team of Nursing Program students who were unaware of her ascribed condition.

Topics: Student Experience, Programs and Majors, Communications/Media, Nursing Program, Health and Natural Sciences

Students in Professor Nancy Green's nursing lab took turns as the patient this morning as they performed a medical assessment and respiratory exams on each other. Learn more about our Nursing Programs here.

Topics: Student Experience, Programs and Majors, Nursing Program, Health and Natural Sciences

A group of students in our Nursing Program were in Thompson hall working on their practicals including taking vital signs and recording them in patient charts, gloving, and catheterization.

Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, Programs and Majors, Nursing Program

MassBioEd was on Campus today for a High School Teacher Basic Biotechnology Skills & Equipment in Your Classroom program. Professors Ronald Krieser and Eric Williams assisted with the training.

Topics: Our Faculty, Occupational Vocational Education, Programs and Majors, Community, Nursing Program