Advanced Nursing Practice Lab

ADVANCE NURSING PRACTICE LABORATORY

INTRODUCTION

The lab accommodates students by providing scheduled times for both skill practice and patient-specific preparation in all the specialties. The lab contains advanced simulators and equipment pertaining to all nursing departments. The lab is also provided with WI-FI connectivity. The role of the teachers in the ANP lab is to support student learning by assisting the students with skill practice and developing critical thinking. They prepare students for practice in the lab by guiding them through each skill. The instructors are there to assist students on a one-to-one basis, as they work through the skills or procedures using different learning media such as reading, videos, and computerized interactive tools. The Lab has an abundance of resources and equipment to enhance both student teaching and learning. Clinical skills are not just about the procedural steps. They are developed from a strong knowledge base, a review of relevant references, rehearsal and practice as well as repeated performance and debriefing by teaching staff.

 OBJECTIVES

• Foster and reinforce learning using simulation technology and related resources.
• Provide hands-on learning experiences specific to course objectives as directed by the nursing curriculum.
• Foster independent student learning opportunities, which promote a model for life- long learning.
• Increase preparedness for dealing with high acuity cases in all the specialties.