Goshen College

Simulation Center

at Westlawn

  • Contact

    Randi Warren MSN, RNC
    Nursing Simulation Coordinator
    Office: Westlawn 209k
    Phone: (574) 535-7982
    [email protected]

  • Hours

    Monday – Friday
    8 am – 5 pm

  • Location

    Westlawn Building Suite 200
    Goshen College
    1700 S. Main St
    Goshen, IN 46526

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    Welcome

    The Goshen College Westlawn Simulation lab is proud to offer state-of-the-art facilities to the community. If you are interested in hosting a group at our facilities please read below learn more about our mission, manikins, simulations, policies and how to reserve our facilities for your purposes.

    We have a variety of manikins and simulation scenarios to choose from to suit your needs. Pick from one of our pre-determined scenarios or work with us to create your own.

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      Simulations

      Please review our pre-briefing and debriefing documents.

        Pre-Designed Scenarios

        You can search the pre-designed scenarios we offer below to find what you are looking for or reach out to work with us in developing your own scenario. Click on the reference ID to view the full scenario.

        Reference IDThemeLearning ObjectivesCategories
        25 306 CRFESRD; Fluid overload; Shortness of Breath1. Recognize signs of chronic renal failure and fluid overload.
        2. Practice safe medication administration.
        3. Employ skills to care for and prevent further deterioration.        		Medical, Renal
        306 ABGs 1ABG interpretation - Respiratory Acidosis; Relate ABG results to symptoms; Communication and reporting1. Demonstrate ABG calculation and interpret the results.
        2. Relate clinical symptoms to ABG interpretation.
        3. Identify the cause of abnormal ABG results.
        4. Communicate ABG interpretation to the provider.        		Medical, Blood Gasses
        306 ABGs 2ABG interpretation - Metabolic Alkalosis ; Relate ABG results to symptoms; Communication and reporting; Medication administration1. Demonstrate ABG calculation and interpret the results.
        2. Relate clinical symptoms to ABG interpretation.
        3. Communicate ABG interpretation to the provider.        		Medical, Blood Gasses
        306 SafetyPatient and Environment Safety; Communication; ESRD fluid overload1. Determine safety threats in an acute care setting.
        2. Implement interventions to enhance safety.
        3. Present concerns to the provider and propose additional interventions.        		Medical, Safety
        25-306-GING1Communication; Intervention NG placement; Assessment1. Demonstrate safe insertion, verification, and management of a nasogastric tube.
        2. Assess and interpret patient data related to NG therapy.
        3. Implement appropriate nursing interventions for NG tube management.
        4. Communicate effectively with the patient and healthcare team.        		Medical, Gastrointestinal
        25-306-GING2Assessment; Communication; NG nutrition and medication administration1. Demonstrate safe NG infusion, verification, and management of a nasogastric tube.
        2. Assess and interpret patient data related to NG therapy.
        3. Implement appropriate nursing interventions for NG tube management.
        4. Communicate effectively with the patient and healthcare team.        		Medical, Gastrointestinal
        25-306-GING3Assessment; Communication patient and provider; NG nutrition insertion1. Demonstrate safe insertion, verification, and management of a nasogastric tube.
        2. Assess and interpret patient data related to NG therapy.
        3. Implement appropriate nursing interventions for NG tube management.
        4. Communicate effectively with the patient and healthcare team.        		Medical, Gastrointestinal
        25-306-GING4Assessment; Communication patient; NG nutrition removal; Documentation1. Demonstrate safe insertion, verification, and management of a nasogastric tube.
        2. Assess and interpret patient data related to NG therapy.
        3. Implement appropriate nursing interventions for NG tube management.
        4. Communicate effectively with the patient and healthcare team.        		Medical, Gastrointestinal
        25 311 NVDCommunication; APGAR Scoring; Medication Administration1. Assess and employ nursing interventions to facilitate optimal newborn transition.
        2. Assess and score the newborn using APGAR at 1 and 5 minutes.
        3. Communicate verbal orders appropriately.
        4. Administer medications as ordered.        		Obstetric, Newborn, Normal Vaginal Delivery & Precipitous Delivery
        25 311 LBR1Stage 1 labor; Professional Communication; Care of laboring patient; Fetal assessment1. Employ professional communication.
        2. Assess, evaluate, and interpret EFM tracing.
        3. Communicate SBAR findings while advocating for patient request.        		Obstetric, Normal Vaginal Delivery & Precipitous Delivery
        25 311 LBR2Stage 2 labor; Professional communication SBAR; FHR interpretation; FHR tracing interventions1. Assess, evaluate, and interpret EFM tracing.
        2. Provide appropriate interventions for EFM changes.
        3. Communicate SBAR findings to the provider.        		Obstetric, Normal Vaginal Delivery & Precipitous Delivery
        25 GHBP PPH1Precipitous vaginal delivery by RN1. Identify status of laboring patient and proceed with unattended delivery.
        2. Recognize early risks, signs, and symptoms of hemorrhage.
        3. Develop a plan to manage labor and delivery with postpartum hemorrhage due to partial abruption.        		Obstetric, Postpartum Hemorrhage
        25 311 PP1Newborn safe sleep; Postpartum assessment; Pain management1. Identify newborn safety concerns and intervene with education.
        2. Complete a full postpartum assessment.
        3. Evaluate patient pain and intervene as needed.        		Obstetric, Postpartum
        25 GHBP SDVD 1Shoulder dystocia vaginal delivery1. Assess, evaluate, and interpret EFM tracing.
        2. Provide McRoberts maneuver.
        3. Provide suprapubic pressure.
        4. Demonstrate professional communication with provider.        		Obstetric, Shoulder Dystocia
        25-311-COMMg1Magnesium sulfate toxicity; Professional communication; Safety1. Recognize signs and symptoms of magnesium toxicity.
        2. Manage and administer medications to correct toxicity.
        3. Communicate professionally with provider.        		Obstetrics
        Magnesium Toxicity
        25-312-BLISCDVaso-occlusive crisis; Clinical prioritization; Opioid safety1. Apply evidence-based nursing process to manage vaso-occlusive crisis.
        2. Demonstrate person-centered and culturally responsive communication.
        3. Provide safe, evidence-based pharmacologic pain management.
        4. Implement evidence-based supportive care and monitoring.        		Pediatrics
        Sickle Cell Disease
        VOC
        25-312-ESDKAPediatric DKA; Diabetes self-management education; Crisis prioritization1. Recognize clinical indicators of pediatric DKA and perform prioritized assessment.
        2. Initiate safe interventions including IV access, fluids, and insulin.
        3. Communicate effectively with parent and provider.
        4. Adapt interventions to pediatric growth and development needs.        		Pediatrics
        Diabetic - DKA
        25-312-OPODOpioid overdose management; Family-centered care; Narcotic Education1. Recognize clinical indicators of pediatric opioid intoxication.
        2. Initiate safe airway support and naloxone administration.
        3. Provide education to patient and family.
        4. Adapt interventions to developmental needs.        		Pediatrics
        Opioid Overdose
        25-312-PSStaAstStatus asthmaticus; Crisis management; Family-centered care1. Recognize clinical indicators of status asthmaticus.
        2. Initiate oxygen therapy and bronchodilator treatment.
        3. Provide asthma education and prevention strategies.
        4. Adapt interventions to developmental needs.        		Pediatrics
        Status Asthmaticus
        25-312-CVCHDPediatric congenital heart disease; CHF treatment; Home medication education1. Recognize indicators of congestive heart failure in infant with CHD.
        2. Recognize growth failure in infants with CHD.
        3. Provide family-centered education.
        4. Adapt nursing care to infant with Down Syndrome and CHD.        		Pediatrics
        Congenital Heart Disease
        25-312-NSSeNaSeizure care; Airway management; Rapid response; Electrolyte imbalance1. Recognize seizure activity and implement safety interventions.
        2. Assess underlying causes and implement appropriate interventions.
        3. Provide family-centered crisis management and feeding education.
        4. Demonstrate safe pediatric medication administration.        		Pediatrics
        Seizures - Electrolyte Imbalance
        25-312-MSSSISurgical site care; Post-operative assessment; Post-operative interventions1. Recognize risks for post-operative respiratory complications.
        2. Recognize signs and symptoms of surgical site infection.
        3. Implement developmentally appropriate pain management and mobility strategies.        		Pediatrics
        Surgical Site Infection
        Post-operative Care
        25-312-CAFFxNursing Process Implementation; Child Abuse; Communication1. Perform comprehensive physical assessment.
        2. Recognize and manage physiological needs.
        3. Communicate effectively with healthcare team.
        4. Recognize and report suspected child abuse.        		Pediatrics
        Child Abuse
        25-312-BRONNursing Process Implementation; Pediatric Respiratory Distress Care; Pediatric Apnea Care1. Implement family-centered assessment and nursing process.
        2. Provide developmentally appropriate care and technical skills.
        3. Communicate and educate using therapeutic and collaborative approaches.
        4. Advocate for children and families through resource coordination and professional role development.        		Pediatrics
        Broncholitis
        25-312-NSHCPNursing Process Implementation; Neurological Assessment, Increased Intracranial Pressue Care; Communication1. Perform a comprehensive neurologic assessment on an infant with hydrocephalus.
        2. Recognize clinical signs of increased intracranial pressure and implement appropriate interventions.
        3. Communicate effectively with the healthcare team and family using SBAR.
        4. Provide empathetic, family-centered education and emotional support.        		Pediatrics
        Hydrocephalus
        25-312-GIPSNursing Process Implementation; Pyloric Stenosis Care; Communication1. Perform a comprehensive assessment of an infant with vomiting and dehydration.
        2. Identify clinical manifestations of pyloric stenosis and potential complications.
        3. Communicate effectively with caregivers and healthcare providers using SBAR.
        4. Demonstrate safe pediatric fluid management and preparation for surgical intervention.        		Pediatrics
        Pyloric Stenosis
        25-312-GIAPPNursing Process Implementation; Appendicitis Care; Communication1. Implement the nursing process to provide safe care for a pediatric patient with acute abdominal pain.
        2. Demonstrate professional and therapeutic communication with the pediatric patient, family, and interprofessional healthcare team.
        3. Recognize and respond to clinical deterioration in a child with suspected appendicitis.
        4. Demonstrate accurate medication administration and reassessment for pain and fever management.        		Pediatrics
        Appendicitis
        25-312-PSPertPertussis Management; Pediatric Respiratory Emergency Management; Infection Transmission and Control Measures1. Recognize and manage respiratory distress.
        2. Implement interventions for pertussis.
        3. Communicate with family and provider.
        4. Educate on vaccine-preventable diseases.        		Pediatrics
        Pertussis
        25-GHBP-NVD1Precipitous Vaginal Delivery by RN 1. Assess, evaluate, and interpret EFM tracing
        2. Communicate findings to the provider
        3. Advocate for the patient's request
        4. Support the patient throughout an RN precipitous delivery        		Obstetrics
        Acute Care Precipitous Vaginal Delivery
        26-307-ESHGHypoglycemia1. Apply Tanner's Clinical Judgment Model to Systematically Assess and Respond to Acute Changes in Patient Status
        2. Perform a Comprehensive Endocrine-Focused Assessment
        3. Obtain Capillary Blood Glucose Measurement Prior to Notifying the Healthcare Provider
        4. Implement the Facility Hypoglycemic Protocol Based on Obtained Glucose Values
        5. Communicate Patient Status Changes to Healthcare Provider Using SBAR Format and Execute Subsequent Orders Appropriately        		Medical
        Diabetic
        Hypoglycemia
        26-307-GFllsGeriatric Falls1. Apply Tanner's Clinical Judgment Model to Systematically Assess and Respond to Acute Changes in Patient Status
        2. Obtain and Document a Complete Set of Vital Signs Following a Patient Fall
        3. Perform Comprehensive Musculoskeletal and Neurological Focused Assessments
        4. Conduct a Thorough Patient Assessment to Determine Safety for Assisted Transfer Back to Bed
        5. Communicate Patient Status Changes to Healthcare Provider Using SBAR Format and Execute Subsequent Orders Appropriately        		Medical
        Geriatric
        Falls
        26-307-CVCHFCongestive Heart Failure1. Apply Tanner's Clinical Judgment Model to Systematically Assess and Respond to Acute Changes in Patient Status
        2. Implement Appropriate Positioning Interventions by Elevating the Head of the Bed and Applying Oxygen Supplementation
        3. Obtain and Document a Complete Set of Vital Signs in Response to Patient Deterioration
        4. Perform Comprehensive Cardiovascular and Respiratory Focused Assessments
        5. Communicate Patient Status Changes to Healthcare Provider Using SBAR Format and Execute Subsequent Orders Appropriately        		Medical
        CHF
        26-307-ISARAllergic Reaction1. Apply Tanner's Clinical Judgment Model to Systematically Assess and Respond to Acute Changes in Patient Status
        2. Immediately Discontinue the Infusion Suspected of Causing the Allergic Reaction Prior to Provider Notification
        3. Obtain and Document a Complete Set of Vital Signs in Response to Patient Deterioration
        4. Perform Comprehensive Integumentary and Respiratory Focused Assessments
        5. Communicate Patient Status Changes to Healthcare Provider Using SBAR Format and Execute Subsequent Orders Appropriately        		Medical
        Allergic Reaction
        26-405-ERPharmPsychopharmacology Escape Room
        EPS
        Lithium Care
        MAOI Care and Patient Eduation        		1. Students will differentiate common vs life-threatening adverse effects (e.g. lithium toxicity, serotonin syndrome, EPS) of the medication management of Bipolar Disease and Schizophrenia.
        2. Students will demonstrate effective patient teaching related to monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) by correctly identifying tyramine containing foods.
        3. Students will recognize clinical manifestations of serotonin syndrome associated with SSRI use and select immediate nursing action as well as anecdotal treatment to ensure patient safety.         		Psychiatric
        Pharmacology

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