The Nursing Foundation and Simulation Labs
Across the Hammond and Westville campuses, students engage in immersive, technology-enhanced experiences designed to prepare the next generation of nurses for the evolving realities of healthcare.
Our state-of-the-art learning environments bridge classroom knowledge with real-world clinical practice, empowering students to build confidence, clinical judgment, communication and technical skills in a safe and supportive setting.
Through hands-on education and advanced simulation technology, PNW nursing students develop the competence and professionalism needed to deliver high-quality patient-centered care.
Innovative Learning Across Two Campuses
PNW’s Nursing Learning and Simulation Labs include a dynamic range of foundations labs, assessment labs and high-fidelity simulation labs that support both undergraduate and graduate nursing education.
The Hammond Campus features a dedicated assessment hallway and four state-of-the-art simulation rooms designed to resemble hospital rooms, providing students with realistic environments to practice physical assessment, clinical skills and patient care.
The Westville Campus continues PNW’s commitment to innovation with the addition of the advanced EVO mannequin, offering highly realistic patient interactions and enhanced simulation-based clinical training.
Shared Learning Spaces
Across the Hammond and Westville campuses, the nursing labs feature:
- Foundations labs for hands-on skill development and validation
- Simulation labs that replicate authentic healthcare environments
- High- and mid-fidelity mannequins that support realistic patient care scenarios
- Static mannequins and task trainers for repetitive practice and competency development
- Anatomage table, allowing students to explore anatomy and pathophysiology through interactive 3D visualization technology
Preparing Practice-Ready Nurses
The Nursing Learning and Simulation Labs are designed to cultivate confident, practice-ready nurses through experiential education that emphasizes:
- Clinical judgment and decision-making
- Patient and family communication
- Delegation and teamwork
- Psychomotor skill development
- Safe, evidence-based patient care
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By integrating cutting-edge technology with hands-on learning, Purdue University Northwest creates transformative educational experiences that prepare students to excel in today’s complex healthcare environments.