The Division of Simulation and Clinical Learning (DSCL) provides prelicensure and advanced practice with realistic, evidence-based patient care experiences that develop clinical reasoning, critical decision-making, team-building, and technical skills using state-of-the art equipment.
The labs are designed to replicate patient care environments to provide hands-on clinical practice in safe and controlled settings. In simulation, student apply their knowledge and join it with skills practice with the goal of being ready for practice. High-fidelity manikins and standardized patient actors play the role of patients providing real time feedback to learners. Current health care technology such as patient monitors, medication dispensing units, and simulated electronic health records contribute to the realism of lab experiences.
Beyond structured labs and classes, open labs and remediation are offered to provide students additional practice time with equipment and supplies in the labs.
Our Mission
Implement innovative best practices in simulation-based education and health care technologies to promote population health.
Our Vision
To be a national center of educational excellence for clinical learning, leadership, interprofessional practice, and research.
Our Services
- Clinical skills development in fully equipped skills labs
- On-campus clinical learning in high-fidelity simulation labs
- Open lab practice
- Clinical Remediation
- Interprofessional education experiences
Locations
The Division of Simulation and Clinical Learning operates four simulation centers across Rutgers School of Nursing Campuses:
Undergraduate
- Ackerson Hall on the Newark Campus
- 120 Albany Street on the New Brunswick Campus
- Jefferson & Halpern Halls on the Blackwood Campus
Advanced Practice
- Stanley S. Bergen Building on Rutgers Health Sciences Newark Campus