Simulation Center of Excellence
The Helene Fuld Health Trust Simulation, Technology, Innovation and Modeling (STIM) Center is an internationally recognized center of excellence for healthcare simulation education and research.
Here, inside the new Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion, future Knight nurses gain invaluable hands-on, real-world clinical skills in a safe, state-of-the-art environment with innovative technologies and world-renowned experts.
Preparing Students for Practice
From immersive technology to simulated birth suites and mock-ICU settings, UCF is preparing undergraduate and graduate students for clinical practice and setting the new standard of best practices in the innovative field.
Healthcare simulation education fosters student learning and skills development that ultimately improves patient safety and outcomes.
Dr. Colleen Conway-Welch Virtual Reality Learning Studio
Pioneering best practices and growing global expertise in innovative technologies
500 sq. ft. of immersive learning to strengthen clinical skills with virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality capabilities.
Simulated Patient Suites
Setting the new standard in simulation education to ensure students graduate practice-ready.
2K+ sq. ft. with high-technology mannequins and patient suites, including a critical care suite and Nemours Children’s Health Nursery and Pediatric Unit.
Essentials and Skills Lab
A high-tech, hands-on hospital “classroom” to bridge learning to real-world practice.
2K+ sq. ft. of a simulated hospital environment with 12 exam bays and essential and specialized nursing care patient mannequins.
Health Assessment Lab
Advancing education for advanced practice nurses to improve patient care in our communities.
1.5K+ sq. ft. creating a simulated clinic environment with 12 patient exam stations.
Our Mission
To provide high-quality nursing simulation-based education and to
lead innovative interdisciplinary research and learning.
Our Vision
To be a global leader in best practices
for simulation education and research.
Participant Program
Play a role in simulation education and help future Knight nurses.
Participant “actors” are needed to help educate future Knight nurses at Helene Fuld Health Trust STIM Center inside the Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion in Lake Nona.
These roles are critical to helping nursing students navigate situations that they will encounter in their profession by reproducing important components of the clinical experience, and allowing the opportunity to give and receive feedback.
Qualifications:
- Between the ages of 18 and 75
- Minimal tech experience, such as Zoom and email access
- Must have reliable transportation to UCF College of Nursing in Orlando, Florida
Training is provided. Flexible participation hours. Two ways to help.
Embedded Participant Volunteers
A volunteer caregiver, patient, fellow professional or community member, role playing in a nursing simulation training.
Simulated Participants
A participant hired and trained to portray patients in various medical scenarios, and aid in the assessment of nursing students.
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