Nursing Center for Education and Simulation

The Center for Nursing Education and Simulation (CNES), located in Johnson Hall on the West Lafayette campus, supports the School of Nursing and its faculty in the teaching-learning process.

The CNES is designed to provide realistic clinical settings to allow the student opportunities to practice clinical decision making, communication with patients and families, delegation to other healthcare providers and skill acquisition. Providing opportunities for students to learn “hands-on” patient encounters and skills in a safe, non-threatening environment is the goal of Purdue’s CNES.

The CNES houses multiple high-fidelity simulators, including two Laerdal SimMan models, two SimMom models, and one each of a geriatric, pediatric, infant, and toddler simulator. These simulators, which have voices, heart, lung and bowel sounds, pulses and programmable vital signs, immerse the students in realistic clinical situations. Video observation capabilities allow students and faculty to critique these simulations during the simulation debriefing.

Trainers are also available in the CNES for students to practice and validate various nursing skills. Practice experiences in the CNES helps the students gain skill proficiency and confidence before entering the actual clinical environments.

Simulation Standards Endorsement™️

PSON is proud to announce that it has been awarded the INACSL Healthcare Simulation Standards Endorsement™️, a recognition that highlights excellence in healthcare simulation practices. Organizations that receive the endorsement demonstrate a commitment to pursue and sustain excellence in the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice®️, designated as the “Cornerstone” Health Simulation Standards. This endorsement reflects our commitment to delivering cutting-edge simulation training that drives meaningful change in healthcare.

INACSL Healthcare Simulation Standards Endorsement™️ validates Purdue School of Nursing’s commitment to upholding the highest standards in Prebriefing, Facilitation, Professional Integrity, and Debriefing. It serves as a testament to the organization’s dedication to advancing education, enhancing professional development, and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practices.

Programs that have received this endorsement recognize all varieties of simulation-based experiences, are working to improve healthcare education and patient safety through the practice of high-quality simulation and possess a commitment to innovation.

Hours of Operation

The CNES is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For more information room reservations, or for individual tours, please contact the Mindy Brackett, mindyrb@purdue.edu.

Staff

Amy Nagle, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE
Director of Simulation

Phone: (765) 494-4009

Mindy Brackett, CHSOS
Associate Simulation Operations Specialist
mindyrb@purdue.edu

Amy Fletcher
Director of Simulation
fletch72@purdue.edu

Senior Scholars staff the Center for Nursing Education and Simulation. They assist with daily operations of the center, implementing creative ideas, and facilitating individual/group student activities.