Nursing Essentials: Head to Toe Assessment
SimXA 65-year-old male was admitted to the hospital 3 days ago for antibiotic treatment for pneumonia. Learners should conduct a comprehensive head-to-toe assessment on the patient. This scenario has been designed for a moderatorless experience and focuses on developing skills such as AIDET Communication, Comprehensive Adult Physical Assessment, and more.
A 65-year-old male was admitted to the hospital 3 days ago for antibiotic treatment for pneumonia. Learners should conduct a comprehensive head-to-toe assessment on the...
Multi-Patient Safe Medication Administration
George Mason UniversityA learner is assigned three patients during a morning medication pass on a medical-surgical unit. Each patient has unique health conditions requiring the administration of multiple medications. The learner must assess patient status, identify potential safety concerns, and use clinical judgment to determine the appropriateness of each medication. Throughout the...
A learner is assigned three patients during a morning medication pass on a medical-surgical unit. Each patient has unique health conditions requiring the administration of...
Surgical Nursing: Fire in the OR
VALOR ProgramThe learner(s) will participate in an open appendectomy case for an otherwise medically uncomplicated patient. However, a fire breaks out when the Bovie is used on the patient. The learner(s) must assist the operative team in calling for help, putting out any fires, assessing the patient, and giving handoff to...
The learner(s) will participate in an open appendectomy case for an otherwise medically uncomplicated patient. However, a fire breaks out when the Bovie is used...
Surgical Nursing: Malignant Hyperthermia
VALOR ProgramThe learner(s) will participate in an open appendectomy case for an otherwise medically uncomplicated patient. However, before the procedure starts, the patient develops malignant hyperthermia from the induction. The learner(s) must assist the operative team in calling for help, requesting the malignant hyperthermia cart, preparing dantrolene for the anesthesiologist, and...
The learner(s) will participate in an open appendectomy case for an otherwise medically uncomplicated patient. However, before the procedure starts, the patient develops malignant hyperthermia...
Addressing Horizontal Violence in Medication Wasting
St. John Fisher University, Wegmans School of NursingThis scenario involves an elderly male patient experiencing agitation in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), requiring immediate and skilled nursing intervention. But as the scenario unfolds, Learners are placed in a position of simulated horizontal violence related to unsafe medication administration. The scenario begins with the patient's escalating agitation, prompting...
This scenario involves an elderly male patient experiencing agitation in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), requiring immediate and skilled nursing intervention. But as the scenario...
Surgical Skills Trainer: Patient Prep
VALOR ProgramThis skills module will focus on basic preoperative patient setup skills. The Learner will prep a patient for an open appendectomy by reviewing and/or completing the following skills: - Hair Removal - Patient Positioning - Electrosurgical Unit (ESU) Setup - Sequential Compression Device (SCD) Placement - Patient Warming - Skin...
This skills module will focus on basic preoperative patient setup skills. The Learner will prep a patient for an open appendectomy by reviewing and/or completing...
Patient Advocacy in Correctional Nursing
St. John Fisher University, Wegmans School of NursingThis scenario places Learners in a correctional facility where they must assess an inmate who sustained a head injury during a prison fight. Learners will navigate the complexities of this unique environment, utilizing the TeamSTEPPS protocol to advocate for a thorough neurological assessment, recognizing potential biases, and ensuring proper communication...
This scenario places Learners in a correctional facility where they must assess an inmate who sustained a head injury during a prison fight. Learners will...
Interprofessional Medication Error Management and Disclosure
George Mason UniversityCarmel Johnson is a 22-year-old female who was admitted for overnight observation after a minor surgical procedure. Learner(s) will receive a handoff from the outgoing nurse who reports that the patient is feeling unwell. Learner(s) will enter the room to assess the patient, identify that she has hypoglycemia from an...
Carmel Johnson is a 22-year-old female who was admitted for overnight observation after a minor surgical procedure. Learner(s) will receive a handoff from the outgoing...
School Nurse—Administration Conflict Resolution
George Mason UniversityThis simulation takes place in a school administrative setting with no requirement to provide clinical care. This simulation is a seated single-player experience. Learners must utilize their conflict resolution skills to navigate two confrontations. The first is an aggressive colleague entering the learner's office and demonstrating combative behavior. The second...
This simulation takes place in a school administrative setting with no requirement to provide clinical care. This simulation is a seated single-player experience. Learners must...
NICU Nutrition Management
George Mason UniversityA 3-day-old preterm infant, born at 32 weeks gestation, is in the NICU receiving care for growth restriction and feeding support. The infant is transitioning from parenteral to enteral nutrition. Participants will collaborate to assess the infant's condition, monitor feeding tolerance, calculate nutritional needs, and communicate updates to the healthcare...
A 3-day-old preterm infant, born at 32 weeks gestation, is in the NICU receiving care for growth restriction and feeding support. The infant is transitioning...
School Nurse—Administrative Coaching
George Mason UniversityThis simulation takes place in the school district environment. Learners will engage in a coaching conversation with Kyson Potts, a nurse who has been in the district for 20 years. Kyson is having performance issues. Learners will need to assess why Kyson is not performing as expected, and develop an...
This simulation takes place in the school district environment. Learners will engage in a coaching conversation with Kyson Potts, a nurse who has been in...
Artificial Airway
University of Pennsylvania School of NursingRuma suffered a hemorrhagic stroke twenty-one days ago. She required prolonged mechanical ventilation necessitating a tracheostomy. The patient’s condition has been steadily improving. She has been weaned off of mechanical ventilation and is breathing on her own, receiving oxygen via a humidified trach collar. Ruma is alert and oriented. A...
Ruma suffered a hemorrhagic stroke twenty-one days ago. She required prolonged mechanical ventilation necessitating a tracheostomy. The patient’s condition has been steadily improving. She has...
Heat Stroke Pain Management in an Adult
Mount Saint Mary's UniversityThe patient is a 19-year-old male patient admitted to the ED for dehydration and fluid/electrolyte imbalances due to heat exhaustion. The patient has been stabilized but the nurse reports that he was complaining of general fatigue & a mild headache. He was given acetaminophen 650 mg PO about 3 hours...
The patient is a 19-year-old male patient admitted to the ED for dehydration and fluid/electrolyte imbalances due to heat exhaustion. The patient has been stabilized...
Women’s Health, UG Nursing—Prenatal, Intrapartum, and Newborn Care
St. John Fisher University, Wegmans School of NursingTonya is a 32-year-old woman who will be seen across the pregnancy continuum from antepartum to intrapartum through NB stabilization. This case has a special focus on identifying and discussing SDOH for UG nursing students enrolled in a women’s health course. During each phase the student team will complete an...
Tonya is a 32-year-old woman who will be seen across the pregnancy continuum from antepartum to intrapartum through NB stabilization. This case has a special...
SDOH Food Insecurity, Women’s Health
St. John Fisher University, Wegmans School of NursingPatient presents to OB triage accompanied by her 10-year-old daughter with complaints of “feeling dizzy and lightheaded.” Child in the room informs the provider that “mom never eats.” After obtaining a thorough history using open-ended questions and reviewing the patient’s available lab and imaging results, the patient is identified as...
Patient presents to OB triage accompanied by her 10-year-old daughter with complaints of “feeling dizzy and lightheaded.” Child in the room informs the provider that...
Critical Care Post-MVA
Southeastern Illinois CollegeA 33-year-old male presenting after having presented to the ICU from the Emergency Department following a motor vehicle crash. He is known to have multiple injuries, including facial trauma, pneumothorax which has been treated with a chest tube, head injury, and hemorrhage. The participant must stabilize the patient through the...
A 33-year-old male presenting after having presented to the ICU from the Emergency Department following a motor vehicle crash. He is known to have multiple...
De-escalation of Agitated Patient
College of St. Scholastica30-year-old female named Eleanor is found in the community agitated and brought to the emergency department by EMS. Medical history is unknown. The RNs and APRNs will work together with an interdisciplinary approach to de-escalate the client.
30-year-old female named Eleanor is found in the community agitated and brought to the emergency department by EMS. Medical history is unknown. The RNs and...
Alcohol Withdrawal, CIWA
Houston VAMolly Maple is a 52 year old who came through the ER. She was found at home by family passed out. The family reports she drinks heavily and thinks she passed out drunk. She came to the ER alert and oriented x 3. She is ambulatory but stumbles occasionally. She...
Molly Maple is a 52 year old who came through the ER. She was found at home by family passed out. The family reports she...
Suicidal Veteran
Houston VA68-year-old male navy veteran admitted to your unit from the ER for intentional overdose and hypotension. His son found him at home unconscious. The son said that there were empty pill bottles at home, which were the patient's heart/blood pressure medications. However, the patient reports taking only a few pills....
68-year-old male navy veteran admitted to your unit from the ER for intentional overdose and hypotension. His son found him at home unconscious. The son...
Non-Fatal Suicide Attempt in an Adult
Southeastern Illinois CollegeA 20 year-old female is admitted to a psych unit from the ED with a diagnosis of suicide attempt and depression. She is accompanied by her mother. Initially, the participant should perform a mental health assessment for a client in a short-term mental health setting, exhibit professional caring attitude, and...
A 20 year-old female is admitted to a psych unit from the ED with a diagnosis of suicide attempt and depression. She is accompanied by...
Hepatic Encephalopathy with AMS
Southeastern Illinois CollegeA 59-year-old Caucasian male with PMH of liver disease, T2DM, Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism was brought to the ER by his family, who states he’s had a change in mood the last day or so and now appears confused. The patient's family reports he had just been treated for a UTI...
A 59-year-old Caucasian male with PMH of liver disease, T2DM, Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism was brought to the ER by his family, who states he’s had...
Interprofessional Gender-Affirming Care in an Adult
George Mason UniversityKatarina Washington an African American, 18-year-old, female came to the clinic complaining of irregular heartbeat, feeling faint, and overall fatigue. Katarina hesitantly admits she hasn’t eaten much in the last three days because she’s been sleeping in a friend’s car after being “kicked out” of the house. The RN notices...
Katarina Washington an African American, 18-year-old, female came to the clinic complaining of irregular heartbeat, feeling faint, and overall fatigue. Katarina hesitantly admits she hasn’t...
Primary Care MI
University of Nebraska Medical CenterMr. Simmons is a 60 year old male with a history of HTN, CAD, and hyperlipidemia. He is in the office for a routine checkup and becomes diaphoretic, complaining of chest and arm pain.
Mr. Simmons is a 60 year old male with a history of HTN, CAD, and hyperlipidemia. He is in the office for a routine checkup...
Medical/Surgical UTI/DKA
Southeastern Illinois CollegePatient has been admitted to the Medical/Surgical unit from the ED with diagnosis of UTI and DKA. The participant will be given a brief report from the nursing staff in the ED and the ED paperwork/EHR. The participant should administer ordered IV antibiotics (initially Bactrim ordered but participant needs to...
Patient has been admitted to the Medical/Surgical unit from the ED with diagnosis of UTI and DKA. The participant will be given a brief report...