Welcome to the Learning Resources Center (LRC) located in Mary Gladwin Hall rooms 104-106, 109, & 110.  Our purpose is to assist the students in critical thinking and skills development based on best practices in nursing.

The LRC includes a Nursing Skills Lab and a Computer Lab. The Nursing Skills Lab is a non-invasive lab that simulates various health care settings. Students will learn via demonstrations and simulated hands-on practice. This is done in formal classes, scheduled practice times, and open practice sessions. Learning can be accomplished in group and individual practice sessions. Students have access to a variety of resources such as human simulators, manikins, healthcare equipment, videos, reference books, and other learning references. Selected resources may be used for home practice, classroom presentations, off-campus projects, and other experiences.

The Computer Lab offers a variety of opportunities to assist students to succeed in nursing. More than 300 computer assisted instruction (CAI’s) titles are available to enrich student learning.  CAI practice programs help students become more comfortable with nursing skills and critical thinking for application in the clinical setting. Basic word processing programs, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation programs are available on all 42 desktops computers in the computer lab. The LRC supports internet based CAI including MedsPublishing LSRN, Professional Development Programs and Fitne Virtual Learning Resource Center (VLRC).
Mobile Lab Request Form (for Nursing Faculty ONLY)

The Department of Printing Services has installed a new copier in the LRC Computer Lab.  The new copier utilizes a ZIP Card reader for payment of copying fees. 

Add money to your ZIP Card at this link: 
ZIP CARD FUNDING

LRC Skills & Computer Lab Hours - Summer I  2008

Skills Lab

Monday - Friday

8:00 AM - 4:30  PM

Computer Lab

Monday - Thursday

8:00 AM - 7:00  PM

Friday

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Simulation

SimMan

SimMan is a high fidelity patient simulator used to develop critical thinking and assessment skills.  Students have access to SimMan in both classroom and in independent study.


SimBaby

Assessing an infant can be challenging.  SimBaby™ represents a six-month-old infant, and is designed to prepare nurses for the challenges of pediatric assessment, airway management , and critical care scenarios specific to infants.

Students have access to SimBaby for both classroom and independent study.


SimBaby’s features:
  • Spontaneous respirations, with visible chest excursion, controllable rate, depth, regularity and work of breathing
  • Normal and abnormal breath sounds, including wheezing, rales and stridor
  • A dynamically adjustable airway which supports endotracheal intubation, bag-mask ventilation, laryngeal mask airway placement, tongue swelling and simulation of an unable to intubate scenario
  • Allows invasive procedures such as intraosseous needle insertion, as well as needle and tube thoracostomy placement for pneumothorax
  • Radial, brachial and femoral pulses which are synchronous with the ECG and match systolic blood pressure
  • Supports CPR, defibrillation and electrical cardioversion
  • Multiple IV training sites, with simulated flashback upon cannulation and the ability to administer medications
  • Vocalizations, including grunting, coughing and crying
  • Vital signs, including HR, RR, BP and oxygen saturation, are displayed on a realistic appearing monitor screen at patient bedside
 

 

SAM, Student Auscultation Manikin

Are you challenged by heart sounds, breath sounds or abdominal sounds? What is normal?  Where do I find the sounds on the body?  Sam simulates the sounds of the heart, lungs and abdomen.

  • Presents heart, breath, and bowel sounds at correct anatomical sites
  • Presents carotid pulse timed with onset of systole
  • Presents carotid bruits
  • Allows lower lung sounds to be diminished
  • Contains more than 60 different sounds of the heart, lungs, and bowels.
  • Supports group and individual practice

 

CathSim

  
CathSim practice, will help you develop or keep your skills with intravenous insertion.  IV skills take time and practice to learn. 

Take advantage of this state of the art virtual reality simulator to practice your IV skills.  
 

Web Accessed CAI Programs

 

MEDS Publishing Programs

 

Take full advantage of the MEDS Publishing programs

Learning System RN (LS RN) and Dosage & Calculations Made Easy.

LS RN is computer assisted instruction that will help prepare students at all levels to increase test scores, critical thinking skills and nursing knowledge. 

LS RN include:

  • More than 2,000 randomized test questions
  • Complete rationales for both correct and incorrect answers
  • Over 1,000 medical terms and drugs in a “talking” glossary
  • Easy progress tracking Instant test review
  • Format that mimics the NCLEX

Dosage & Calculations Made Easy is visual medical math and  includes:

  • Medication Administration
  • Calculating Oral Medication
  • Calculating Injectable Medication
  • Calculating Powdered Medication
  • Calculating Parenterals
  • Calculating Dosage by Weight
  • Calculating Safe Dosage

Access to the LSRN software is available at the following links:

LRC Staff

Coordinator:
Martha A. Conrad
RN, MSN, CNS, C
(330) 972-5152

LRC Assistant:
Karen Crabtree, LPN
(330) 972-5612

Computer Lab Support Specialist
Lori Prosser, LPN
(330) 972-6980

Admin Asst:
Bonita Byrd
(330) 972-7994

Fitne Virtual Learning Resource Center (VLRC)

  • Internet CAI at www.fitne.net including the following programs:

  • Vital Signs

  • Mobility Series

  • Therapeutic Communication

  • Sterile Technique

  • Critical Thinking in Nursing Management

  • Bates: Visual Guide to Physical Exam

Take advantage of this on-line learning.  Look for information about access to the programs in your course syllabi.

 

Using Practice Times in the LRC

The LRC is used a variety of ways to assist you in becoming familiar and proficient in various nursing skills.  In addition to the time spent in the LRC for class, a student may also schedule additional practice in the LRC.  The following describe the different types of practice you may take advantage of:

  • Open Practice Time   - This is a time when students can practice on their own or with other students.  A schedule will be posted in the LRC detailing when students are in class and when there are open times.  Students will need to sign up for this practice at the LRC desk at least one day in advance.

  • Individual Practice Time – Individual practice time may be scheduled with the LRC Coordinator or Faculty.  Students need to contact the LRC coordinator or faculty to arrange times.

  • CathSim Practice – The CathSim computerized IV program is available in the computer lab.

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