New high-fidelity avatars for the Wilson College Nursing simulation lab

Two new "instructors" have joined the Wilson College nursing program. Two high-fidelity avatars have been purchased thanks to a generous $100,000 donation by WellSpan Health to the Wilson College Division of Nursing simulation lab. College Trustee Rhona S. Applebaum, Ph.D. gave an additional $50,000 to support their purchase and maintenance in the interactive lab.

NUR 480: RN-MSN Bridge

This is a multi-faceted course that focuses on the leadership roles of professional nurses, including the impact of health policy, health care financing, and legislative and regulatory authority on nursing practice and the health care delivery system. Collaborative practice will be examined with emphasis on professional values, accountability, role transition, and collegiality. The role of theory and research in nursing practice will also be examined.

NUR 280: Health Care Informatics

Introduces perspectives and concepts of the flow of healthcare information, technologies and their applications to patient care, and the electronic health record in its many forms. Also includes institutional policies important to communication and documentation of healthcare interventions with an emphasis on privacy, confidentiality and security. Prerequisite: Admission to the RN-to-BSN program.