ADVANCE for Nurses Showcases Virtual Learning Lab

Photography by Ashlea Hudak, USF College of Nursing

ADVANCE for Nurses has showcased the creative educational models in place at the USF College of Nursing. In their recent edition, the national biweekly focussed on the college's Center for Virtual Learning. The story, entitled "USF Nursing Students Experience Virtual Care", gave readers a closer look at the innovative methods being used to teach USF nursing students about obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics and more.

To view ADVANCE story click here.

This was the photo that appeared in the magazine edition of ADVANCE for Nurses. Photo was taken during a birthing simulation class in the College of Nursing's Center for Virtual Learning. The lab is equipped with several computerized mannequins that instructors can program to exhibit medical symptoms.

Take a closer look at the photo. The patient is a life-size mannequin in full labor!

More about the publication:
ADVANCE for Nurses is a biweekly magazine and online publication covering clinical, management, professional and career development issues for nurses practicing in all areas of the profession. ADVANCE has a national circulation, from New England states to Southern California, and is produced in the form of 10 regional editions.

Newsbrief by Lissette Campos, USF Health Communications