Nursing Workforce Readiness: Refractory Hypoxemia in the ICU
SimXA 52-year-old male, Michael Johnson, with a history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes, is intubated and mechanically ventilated in the ICU for progressive shortness of breath following severe pneumonia. The patient is sedated and on assist-control ventilation, but despite initial settings, the patient’s condition worsens, with the patient hypotensive...
A 52-year-old male, Michael Johnson, with a history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes, is intubated and mechanically ventilated in the ICU for progressive shortness...
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: Pediatric Infection Control
SimXA 3-month-old male presented to the emergency department yesterday with a temp of 39.2⁰ C for 2 days, decreased oral intake, sleeping poorly, increased irritability/crying, and decreased number of wet diapers. In the ER, the patient was noted to have dry mucous membranes as well as a rash. A lumbar...
A 3-month-old male presented to the emergency department yesterday with a temp of 39.2⁰ C for 2 days, decreased oral intake, sleeping poorly, increased irritability/crying,...
Nursing Workforce Readiness: Prenatal Care and Complications
SimXIn this scenario, learners will care for a 29-year-old G1P0 patient in a Labor & Delivery setting who has a diagnosis of severe preeclampsia, and learners will implement seizure precautions, recognize clinical deterioration despite Magnesium Sulfate prophylaxis, and manage an eclamptic seizure, including post-ictal stabilization and assessment for Magnesium toxicity....
In this scenario, learners will care for a 29-year-old G1P0 patient in a Labor & Delivery setting who has a diagnosis of severe preeclampsia, and...
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...
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...
Acute Myocardial Infarction
Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje (SENA)Female patient, 55 years old attends Emergency Department with chest pain that started 2 hours ago and radiates to arm, neck and jaw. Participants are expected to recognize inferior STEMI by history, exam, and EKG, activate cath lab, and start fluids, heparin, and pressors if needed. If the participant does...
Female patient, 55 years old attends Emergency Department with chest pain that started 2 hours ago and radiates to arm, neck and jaw. Participants are...