Nursing

Our simulation labs become the "clinical classroom" where you will develop the affective and psychomotor skills necessary for safe, high quality, direct patient care. By using a simulation lab, you gain clinical exposure opportunities and learn evidence-based techniques in a risk-free environment.

In addition to simulation labs, our East Campus features a computer lab and lab office, providing resources and reference material for you and for faculty. Our faculty use best-practice guidelines to plan, implement and evaluate simulation scenarios, experiences and instruction. You may see any of the following used in your classroom:

• Different types of patient simulators,
• Computer simulations,
• Biomedical equipment,
• SimMan®, SimBaby® and Noelle® human simulators

Our goal is to prepare you be the best nurse you can be. We will help you in your transition from student to professional, with proven classroom methods that encourage your independence and growing confidence while maintaining your safety.

To provide you with a high-quality learning experience, we use most of the major health systems and clinical agencies in Southeast Michigan. We strive to give you exposure to a variety of clinical sites and situations.

Because clinical experiences are a required and highly valuable part of your nursing studies, our clinical guidelines are as follows:

• We strive to limit your drive time to locations within a 60-minute drive from the main campus.
• You will need to be available during the semester for clinicals at times that work with our clinical partner sites, and that prepare you for real-world work in the field. Clinical placements might be assigned any day of the week, including weekends, and may run any time of day from 6 a.m. through midnight for each semester when you have clinicals. You will be notified of your specific hours and placement when the time comes.
• Our faculty and administrators will help to place you in a clinical site. Our current sites are listed below.