Simulation & Clinical Learning Center

Mission: The Simulation & Clinical Learning Center, in alignment with the mission of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, is committed to promoting an inclusive, learner-centered, and caring environment that facilitates student success. Our aim is to provide innovative, psychologically safe, high quality simulation experiences that nurture student clinical judgment and clinical competencies. All SCLC activities are fostered in a collaborative, inter-professional, and multicultural learning community with the goal of improving patient safety and outcomes.

Vision: Enriching lives, advancing healthcare through simulation and innovation, one Islander at a time.

Designed to simulate clinical and home settings, with real medical equipment and realistic, interprofessional environments, the SCLC is your safe place to learn and grow as a healthcare professional.  We are delighted to participate in your journey.   We use state-of-the-art technologies, teaching methods, and experiences to assist you along the way as you take what you learn in the classroom and apply it in the clinical setting.  The SCLC is dedicated to assisting you in making your Islander impact as you go forward, helping create a safer healthcare community.

Clinical Skills Labs

• Two 10-bed, clinical skills labs
• Functioning diagnostic headwalls
• SUSIE® Nursing Care Patient Simulator (2)
• TERi® Geriatric Patient Simulator (2)
• A wide variety of low fidelity manikins and task trainers
• Double®, and telepresence robot by Double Robotics

 Acute Care Setting Simulation Lab

• Islander Regional Hospital
• 8-bed, inpatient rooms
• HAL® – Advanced Multipurpose simulator (3)
• SUSIE® Advanced Multipurpose simulator (2)
• Vital sign and telemetry monitors
• Medication dispense system (2)
• Crash carts with defibrillators

 Obstetric Simulation Lab

• Victoria® Maternal Simulator
• Obstetric MR™ Mixed Reality Training System featuring HoloLens 2
• Newborn TORY®- Advanced Newborn Simulator
• TOCO Fetal Monitor
• Infant warmer
• Medication dispense system

 Pediatric Simulation Lab

• Pediatric HAL® simulator
• Pediatric advanced cardiac life support system
• Pediatric IV arm skills trainers
• Vital sign and telemetry monitors
• Medication dispense system

 Progressive Care/Critical Care Unit Simulation Lab

• Dynamic Lung HAL®
• Ventilator
• Medication dispense system
• Bedside EKG and VS monitor
• Crash cart with defibrillator

  Primary Care Simulation Lab

• Islander Regional Care Clinic
• Alternate exam room layout
• Designed to encourage a more pleasant patient-provider experience
• Technology to support Telehealth encounters

 Home Care Simulation Lab

• Simulated apartment setting
• Setting and props to support diverse community health encounters  
• Technology to support Telehealth encounters

 Observation/Debriefing Rooms

• Five observation/debriefing suites with monitors, audio/visual control, and one-way mirrors
• All labs are equipped with recording capabilities
• Observers can watch multiple scenarios in real time, at any given time

The Simulation & Clinical Learning Center team includes highly experienced healthcare professionals and certified healthcare simulation educators (CHSE). Their professional experiences include medical-surgical nursing, critical care nursing, neonatal ICU nursing, emergency department, and primary care. Several of our team members continue to practice at local healthcare facilities, ensuring the SCLC stays current with the rapidly changing healthcare environment. 

Lisa Snell
Assistant Clinical Professor
Simulation & Clinical Learning Center Manager
 (361) 825-5892

Ashley Dominguez
Simulation Laboratory Supervisor
(361) 825-2353

Denise Byrne
Simulation Laboratory
Coordinator
(361) 825-2353

Lina Roel
Simulation Laboratory
Coordinator
(361) 825-2353

SCLC eLearning Library

Nursing Skills Modules

Equipment Check Out

Items such as blood pressure cuffs, stethoscopes, otoscopes, and other equipment may be checked out for two weeks at a time from the SCLC. Please fill out the Check-out Form and bring with you to the lab.

Scheduling Requests

Students needing to schedule time in the lab for skills practice, remediation, or group work may do so by:

• Fill out the  Student Scheduling Request Form
• Email completed form to sclc.scheduling@tamucc.edu
• A confirmation email will be sent once request is reviewed and approved.

CPR Certification for Students

The CONHS is a Training Site for the American Heart Association. The SCLC conducts AHA BLS certification courses for all first semester nursing students and recertification courses.

• Step 1: Purchase and complete the online AHA HeartCode BLS course. 
• Step 2: Purchase and complete a hands-on-session in the SCLC. Cost is $30 and can be purchased at: TAMUCC Market Place

Email conhs.cpr@tamucc.edu for further information. 

N95 Respirator Fit Testing

The SCLC conducts qualitative N95 respirator fit testing for all students as required by our clinical partners. Appointments are scheduled through clinical courses.         

• Fill out and print the OSHA Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire 
• Fill out the top line then print the N95 Fit Testing Form
• Bring both forms to scheduled appointment 

Simulation Educator Resources

• Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice
• International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning
• Society for Simulation in Healthcare
• Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSiH) Code of Ethics
• Simulation Dictionary
• NLN Simulation Innovation Resource Center Courses
• Clinical Simulation MOOC
• Canadian Alliance of Nurse Educators Using Simulation (CAN-Sim)

Faculty Scheduling Requests

Faculty requesting to schedule the use of simulation lab or computer lab space may do so by:

• Filling out the Faculty Scheduling Request form.
• Email completed form to sclc.scheduling@tamucc.edu.
• A confirmation email will be sent once request is reviewed and approved.

CPR Certification for Faculty and Staff

The CONHS is a Training Site for the American Heart Association. The SCLC conducts AHA BLS certification courses for faculty and staff.

• Step 1: Purchase and complete the online AHA HeartCode BLS course. 
• Step 2: Purchase and complete a hands-on-session in the SCLC. Hands-on session can be purchased at:  TAMUCC Market Place

Thank you for your interest in the Simulation and Clinical Learning Center. To request a tour of the center or the possibility of scheduling an educational event, please fill out a Tour or Event Request Form.  One of our staff will be in contact as soon as possible to discuss options with you. Requests for tours and events should be submitted at least three months in advance of requested dates. Availability of space is dependent on the scheduling of learning activities for our students as they are our first priority.