The Southwestern College Division of Nursing invites the public to attend a come-and-go open house at the Nursing Simulation Center on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the lower level of the Winfield Health Care Center at 1305 E. 5th.

The event will begin with a partnership agreement signing at 2:15 p.m.  The partnership includes William Newton Hospital, Butler Community College, Cowley College, and Southwestern College with each entity playing an important role in the launch of the space.  The official ribbon cutting with the Winfield Chamber of Commerce will be at 2:30 p.m.

The Nursing Simulation Center is an educational facility designed to provide hands-on, experiential learning for nursing students. Equipped with realistic patient simulators, advanced medical technology, and interactive learning environments, the center allows learners to practice clinical skills, critical thinking, and decision-making in a safe, controlled setting.

“The Simulation Center is focused on developing clinical competence and confidence in our students, which not only enhances their proficiency but also will ultimately result in improved patient care,” said Shona Turner, Associate Professor of Nursing, Director of the BSN Nursing Program at Southwestern College.

The Nursing Simulation Center includes life-like mannequins that replicate real patient responses, such as breathing, heartbeats, and vocalizations; simulated clinical environments; tools for practicing procedures like IV insertion, wound care, and medication administration; opportunities to collaborate with peers in various healthcare roles; spaces for reflection and feedback, supported by video playback of simulations.

“As we celebrate the completion of Simulation Center project, we also acknowledge the many partnerships and contributions that made it possible. From the commitment of space and support from William Newton Hospital; to the donated patient beds from SCK Health; to the equipment and simulators provided by our partner institutions, Cowley College and Butler Community College, the Simulation Center is truly a collaborative effort to improve access to excellent nursing education in our community,” added Turner.

The open house event will include guided tours of the Simulation Center, information about the state-of-the-art equipment, and information about admission to the participating nursing programs.

Learn more about Nursing at Southwestern College by visiting www.sckans.edu/nursing.