Ground has been broken on a nearly $7m simulation hospital for nursing education in Pittsburg State University (PSU) in US.
The simulation hospital has been funded by private gifts.
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It is being constructed as an addition to McPherson Hall, which is home to the Irene Ransom Bradley School of Nursing.
Construction of the new hospital building is expected to be completed in August 2023.
This project involves the construction of a new structure of around 10,000ft2 along with targeted renovations of approximately 14,000ft2 in the current building.
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The project will house 120 students. Currently, 90 students are housed in the existing building.
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By GlobalDataThe simulation hospital will feature associated control rooms, a debriefing room, a waiting area, and a study area, all fitted with simulation equipment.
PSU Dean Mary Carol Pomatto said: “It will change the student experience.This will provide an amazing hands-on learning environment and allow instructors to stage real-life scenarios.
PSU Foundation board of trustees chair and School of Nursing graduate Lynda Banwart noted that nurses need to be prepared to tackle the growing demand of “sicker patients, new technologies, and care environments that are ever-changing, and the simulation hospital will assist faculty in preparing students for that.”
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The simulation hospital will feature associated control rooms. Credit: Pittsburg State University.
