The UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences (SMHS) Simulation Center is celebrating Simulation in Healthcare Week 2023 with a series of events Sept. 18-22, including an open house at the SMHS on Sept. 19.

Likewise, the CNPD simulation space provides a variety of simulated learning experiences for nursing, nutrition & dietetics, social work, and graduate-level students. The simulation space houses low, medium, and high-fidelity manikins, which simulate everything from an infant struggling to breathe to a mother giving birth, and an adult having a heart attack. The space also houses skill lab spaces, allowing future providers to practice their technical skills. Through simulation, students experience realistic clinical experiences such as emergency response to behavioral health concerns and acute medical conditions. Simulation provides students with opportunities to learn in a safe practice environment, increasing their confidence while giving them the skills and knowledge needed to be successful practitioners.