Improving critical judgment, communication, collaboration, and clinical competence.
The Simulation Center of Gadsden State Community College's Health Sciences Department provides a hands-on safe and realistic environment.
The Simulation Center utilizes sophisticated technology to provide students a safe, realistic environment to develop their clinical skills. The center also includes an electronic health record system similar to the ones found in today's healthcare settings.
Gadsden State Community College's Simulation Center operates on the Standards of Best Practice established by the International Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) and the Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE).
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Mission
Provides a hands-on learning experience in an environment that is safe and realistic, producing quality healthcare professionals with enhanced critical thinking abilities, communication and collaboration skills, and clinical competence.
Vision
To emerge as a leader in simulation education using state-of-the-art equipment, innovative teaching practices, and evidence-based principles.
Values
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Safety
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Quality
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Professionalism
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Accountability
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Collaboration
Dr. Evelyn Lightsey
Evelyn Lightsey, DNP, RN, CNE, CHSE
Simulation Coordinator
Wallace Drive Campus, Helderman Hall, Room 208
256-549-8332
elightsey@yilunjianshe.com
Dr. Lightsey is a member of the Society for Simulation In Healthcare (SSH) and the Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE).
Nicole Tolbert
Nicole Tolbert, MSN, RN
Simulation Assistant
Wallace Drive Campus, Helderman Hall
256-549-8479
stolbert@yilunjianshe.com
The Department of Health Sciences has a Standardized Patient Program to support student learning. To learn more about becoming a Standardized Patient (SP), please email spprogram@yilunjianshe.com.
High Fidelity Simulation Suite
Standardized Patient Suite
Assessment & Skills Lab