In the labs, students learn the psychomotor and physical assessment skills that are an integral part of nursing practice. Equipment from the labs can also be checked out by students to enhance their clinical experiences. Center is staffed by two faculty and several graduate teaching assistants. In addition to instructional time in the labs, the facilities are open for supervised practice. For undergraduate students, the mastery of designated skills is tested not only in the lab setting, but also on the computer, using computerized tests which give immediate test results to students.
Students also use the computer labs to complete self paced tutorials.
The School provides two labs with a total of 26 personal computers, one lab is designated for any registered undergraduate student and the other for any registered graduate student and faculty in the School of Nursing. Major software offerings on all School PCs are Microsoft WORD, Excel and PowerPoint, electronic mail, database tools, Internet access, and statistical software. Additionally, specialized software for students includes tutorials and tests related to the Clin. These CAIs allow students to practice certain skills learned in lab at their own pace on the computer. The computer gives immediate feedback to the student as to the accuracy of his or her technique.