NEO to host ribbon cutting for new Nursing Simulation Lab

MIAMI, Oklahoma — Northeastern Oklahoma A & M College will host a ribbon cutting and open house on Wednesday, October 30, at 2 p.m. in the new NEO Nursing Simulation Lab. The lab is located on the second floor of the Dr. Dale Creech Library Administration Building. The event is free and open to the public.

The NEO Nursing Simulation Lab was constructed and supplied with equipment through two allocations of ARPA funding from the state legislature. In addition, the Wyandotte Nation donated $100,000 towards the project. Support from the Oklahoma State Legislature and the Wyandotte Nation was critical in the execution of the project.

The lab, which includes multiple simulation areas with high-fidelity equipment, including video recording technology, a nurses’ station with a medication dispensing system, and a supply room, will improve student learning at NEO. The patient simulators are designed for high-fidelity simulated scenarios to teach and enhance skills and knowledge.

Nursing faculty have access to a control and viewing room, faculty office area, storage, and a large classroom space where students can view and debrief recorded simulation activity. Simulation provides the opportunity to train students on complex medical scenarios without risk to patients, reinforcing the learning process.

“The nursing program is very thankful for the support received from the Oklahoma State Legislature and the Wyandotte Nation making a new NEO Nursing Simulation Lab a reality,” said NEO Director of Nursing Kathleen Norman. “Our faculty are excited to utilize the new space and equipment and provide up-to-date, hands-on learning for our students.”