Nursing Workforce Readiness: Pediatric Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance
SimXA 2-year-old boy presents to the hospital with severe dehydration and gastroenteritis. His father reports multiple episodes of vomiting and diarrhea following a visit to the carnival. Despite attempting oral rehydration at home, the patient’s condition worsened, leading to lethargy and decreased responsiveness. Learners will assess, intervene, and communicate with...
A 2-year-old boy presents to the hospital with severe dehydration and gastroenteritis. His father reports multiple episodes of vomiting and diarrhea following a visit to...
Nursing Workforce Readiness: Systemic Infection Response
SimXA 68-year-old male presents to the Emergency Department with a 4-day history of worsening cough, fever, and shortness of breath. Family reports the cough is productive of yellow sputum, and they note poor appetite and increasing confusion. Despite initial EMS oxygen administration, the patient's condition deteriorated en route, exhibiting persistent...
A 68-year-old male presents to the Emergency Department with a 4-day history of worsening cough, fever, and shortness of breath. Family reports the cough is...
Nursing Workforce Readiness: Medication Access in Mental Health Conditions
SimXA 24-year-old male is admitted with an acute exacerbation of chronic schizophrenia. He is pacing the room, responding to internal stimuli (auditory hallucinations), and exhibiting paranoia regarding his medication and food. Learners must establish a therapeutic rapport, assess for command hallucinations, and administer medication safely. Once the patient is stabilized,...
A 24-year-old male is admitted with an acute exacerbation of chronic schizophrenia. He is pacing the room, responding to internal stimuli (auditory hallucinations), and exhibiting...
Nursing Workforce Readiness: Antibiotic Initiation and Response
SimXLearners will care for Kendra Webb, an 18-year-old admitted for osteomyelitis following a soccer injury. While beginning her first dose of the IV antibiotics, Kendra develops rapid-onset anaphylaxis, progressing from localized itching to life-threatening airway obstruction and hypotension. Learners must prioritize interventions using clinical judgment to support the patient, stop...
Learners will care for Kendra Webb, an 18-year-old admitted for osteomyelitis following a soccer injury. While beginning her first dose of the IV antibiotics, Kendra...
Nursing Essentials: Hygiene and Daily Cares
California State University, Los Angeles SimXAn 83-year-old female was admitted to a high-acuity Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) 25 days ago after experiencing a significant left-sided ischemic stroke. She has significant right-sided deficits and requires assistance completing Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). In this scenario, learners must assist a dependent patient in completing daily cares, including...
An 83-year-old female was admitted to a high-acuity Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) 25 days ago after experiencing a significant left-sided ischemic stroke. She has significant...
Nursing Essentials: Gastric Decompression and Specimen Collection
California State University, Los Angeles SimXA 75-year-old male patient with active hematemesis is admitted to the emergency department. The patient has a history of Coumadin and NSAID use. In this scenario, learners must complete a focused abdominal assessment, implement fluid resuscitation, and initiate an anticoagulant reversal protocol. Essentials procedural skills include nasogastric tube insertion, pH...
A 75-year-old male patient with active hematemesis is admitted to the emergency department. The patient has a history of Coumadin and NSAID use. In this...
Nursing Essentials: Infection Control and Patient Safety
California State University, Los Angeles SimXAn 83-year-old female was admitted to a high-acuity Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) 25 days ago after experiencing a significant left-sided ischemic stroke. She has significant right-sided deficits and requires assistance completing Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). In this scenario, learners must assist a dependent patient in completing daily cares, including...
An 83-year-old female was admitted to a high-acuity Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) 25 days ago after experiencing a significant left-sided ischemic stroke. She has significant...
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...
Outpatient Preeclampsia
University of Nebraska Medical CenterA 24-year-old woman who is 31 weeks pregnant presents for an OB visit feeling fatigued. The learner performs an initial assessment identifying the signs and symptoms of preeclampsia including hypertension, weight gain, and proteinuria on urinalysis. After discussing with the physician, the patient is admitted to the hospital where the...
A 24-year-old woman who is 31 weeks pregnant presents for an OB visit feeling fatigued. The learner performs an initial assessment identifying the signs and...
Cellulitis and PICC Line Care Skills
Queensland Health ServiceA middle aged male is being treated for cellulitis requiring administration of intravenous antibiotics through a PICC line. The Learner(s) must assess the patient and follow medication administration orders. The Learner(s) will also perform a PICC line dressing change procedure which includes, cleaning the area, monitoring for movement of the...
A middle aged male is being treated for cellulitis requiring administration of intravenous antibiotics through a PICC line. The Learner(s) must assess the patient and...