Twenty-five years after the Southern Institute of Technology launched its free-fee scheme, the School of Nursing celebrated opening its refurbished state-of-the-art clinical and simulation suite last week.<\/p>\n
Nursing academic lead Karyn Madden said the clinical teaching suite had been expanded by about one-third and now included IV infusion pumps, hospital beds, cardiac monitors, ECG machines, defibrillators, bladder scanners and electronic medication management systems.<\/p>\n
\u2018\u2018[It] represents a significant investment in the future of healthcare education, patient safety, workforce readiness and the communities our graduates will go on to serve.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n
It was also investment in students, patient safety, workforce development, healthcare education and the future health of the communities where graduates would serve.<\/p>\n
\u2018\u2018I\u2019m incredibly proud to say that these developments position SIT amongst the most contemporary and innovative clinical simulation environments in New Zealand.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n
SIT board deputy chairwoman Maree Howden said Southland Polytechnic initially started its comprehensive nursing programme in 1978.<\/p>\n
\u2018\u2018Southland nurses were known for their resilience, their practical expertise, discipline and strong commitment to caring for Southlanders.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n
The new state-of-the-art suite now represented the evolution of nursing education in Southland which offered an important bridge between theory and practice which enhanced patient safety.<\/p>\n
The multiple scenarios that could run simultaneously allowed students to practise in a complex real-world healthcare environment before entering clinical placements.<\/p>\n
\u2018\u2018It allows students to safely make mistakes, develop clinical judgement, ask questions and grow into clinicians who are adaptable, reflective and ready for contemporary healthcare.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n
Chief executive Bharat Guha said SIT\u2019s bachelor of nursing degree was its longest-running programme, which he credited to the high quality teaching and modern facilities.<\/p>\n
\u2018\u2018Although you say that we are one of the best in the country, I would actually say we are world-class.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n
The nursing degree has already received 150 enrolment applications for 2027.\u00a0\u2014 Toni McDonald<\/p>\n
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