LAKELAND, Fla. , Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College (FSC) is proud to partner with Winter Haven Hospital Foundation/BayCare–Winter Haven Hospital (WHHF/BayCare-WHH) through a continual collaboration and generous financial support towards the nursing program.
Through the support of the WHHF/BayCare-WHH, the Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences announces the purchase of the Pediatric HAL® simulator, further benefiting and advancing the educational experience for students. "We thank Winter Haven Hospital for their long-term partnership with our nursing program, most recently for their financial support of scholarships for our nursing students, which enabled us to successfully apply for matching funds from the Flo rida Department of Education (FDOE)," says Dr. Laly Joseph , Dean of The Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences.
The state-of-the-art Pediatric HAL® simulator will provide graduate and undergraduate nursing students with simulated pediatric clinical experiences that will prepare them for complex pediatric patients in the future. With realistic vital signs, and diagnostic information, the new simulation has the capacity to respond to students with emotions, facial expressions, and motor functions. "We are honored to have this long-standing partnership with Florida Southern College and the School of Nursing.
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