Explore Our Simulation Lab

Real-world hands-on nursing experience without the risk. That is what our simulation and skills labs are designed for.

Explore our simulation and skills labs. Notice how the space looks and functions like a real hospital. It was designed that way.

Every students in-person clinical experience will be different – you cannot schedule what cases you will see. But your experience in the simulation and skills lab will ensure you are exposed to everything. So you are prepared for anything.

Simulation Experience

Interprofessional education at its finest. BSN students work together with Master's students as they to save their patient - a simulation mannequin - who is under cardiac arrest. All is a safe environment monitored by their instructors.

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Your Questions Answered

What is the difference between the skills and simulation labs?

Skills labs are designed for hands on group learning and practice using a mannequin or your peers. You will learn the basic skills to be a nurse–how to administer IV’s, wound care, patient feeding, positioning and much more.

In the simulation labs your will be placed in real world scenarios with high fidelity mannequins. These mannequins will fully interact with you – just like a live patient without the risk. They can have a conversation, blink and track their eyes, have a pulse, bleed and more.

What you learned in the in the skills lab will be put to the test in your simulation experience. But the real learning will happen in the debriefing room where you will engage in constructive feedback with your faculty and peers.

When will I get to use the skills lab?

The first term. Students start hand on education in the skills lab right away. You will get lots of practice time – once a week. Preparing you for your clinical experiences later in the program.

When will I get to use the simulation lab?

The first term. Students will take part of scenario-based simulation experiences throughout the program.

What type of scenarios might I experience?

Cardiac arrest, birthing, end of life are all scenarios our students have experienced. Scenarios vary. You should expect to take your learnings from the classroom and the skills lab and put them into practice.

How many simulation and skills labs are on campus?

The simulation and skills labs are housed in 28,000 square feet state of the art building specifically designed for simulation activities. Rooms include:

24 clinical spaces
3 acute care rooms
7 debriefing rooms
5 skills rooms with 6-8 beds in each
Community student waiting area/ lounge

Hear from Our Faculty

Melody Avila, DNP, RN, FNP
Clinician Educator, Assistant Professor

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Why Our Program

At the no. 1 nursing school in New Mexico, we don’t just educate nurses. We change the entire field of nursing. Educate inquisitive professionals who improve patient care. Nurse scientists who find smarter methods of serving the people of our state.

UNM College of Nursing

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61% Underrepresented Minorities
3,800+ New Mexico Statewide Shortage of Nurses
No. 1 Nursing School in New Mexico - US News & World Reports
94.8% 2018 NCLEX-RN Pass Rate
1,100+ Students Enrolled

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