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 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...
Community Crisis Response
George Mason UniversityA local crisis hotline receives a call regarding a 17-year-old individual displaying signs of acute emotional distress. The individual, identified as "Lucia," stands alone near the edge of a wooded area in a public space. Lucia appears visibly upset and distant, potentially in need of immediate assistance. The county Crisis...
A local crisis hotline receives a call regarding a 17-year-old individual displaying signs of acute emotional distress. The individual, identified as "Lucia," stands alone near...
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 Housing Instability
St. John Fisher University, Wegmans School of NursingMaria Gomez is a 19-year-old, Latina female who currently lives in an urban encampment in Rochester, NY. Maria has been living at the encampment for 6 months. She does not have access to routine healthcare and is not currently utilizing any social services. The first touchpoint with Maria is at...
Maria Gomez is a 19-year-old, Latina female who currently lives in an urban encampment in Rochester, NY. Maria has been living at the encampment for...
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...
Pediatric Asthma Exacerbation
Southeastern Illinois CollegeThe patient is a fifteen-year-old teenage male that presents to the medical clinic with asthma exacerbation. He is attended by his parent. The patient reports having played a football game earlier this week in cold, damp weather. He has a two-day history of a non-productive cough, shortness of breath, and...
The patient is a fifteen-year-old teenage male that presents to the medical clinic with asthma exacerbation. He is attended by his parent. The patient reports...