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Healthcare Simulation Center

College of Nursing Healthcare Simulation Center

Society for SImulation in Healthcare Accredited Program Teaching/Education

Imagine a place where students from multiple disciplines come together to gain confidence, become competent in their skills, practice teamwork and communication and learn in a safe and realistic environment. The College of Nursing Healthcare Simulation Center (HCSC) revolutionizes the way students learn everything from simple skills and tasks to strategies for managing complex healthcare scenarios. The HCSC is equipped with the latest in human patient simulators and medical devices.

South Dakota State University College of Nursing Healthcare Simulation Center has full accreditation by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare in the areas of teaching/education. This status will be granted from Oct. 25, 2022 through Dec. 31, 2027.

Mission, Vision and Values

Healthcare Simulation Center strives for excellence in simulation education, research, scholarship and health services to diverse individuals, communities and populations across the life span. The HCSC improves human health and quality of life for people in the state of South Dakota, the region, the nation and the world.

The HCSC will be a national leader in quality simulation education within and/or between various disciplines.

  • People-Centered: We recognize leadership is derived from service to others. We are committed to creating a culture where all thrive and are supported on their own personal and professional paths toward lifelong learning, growth and leadership.
  • Creativity: Creativity is our cornerstone to expand knowledge, develop human understanding and enrich quality of life. We believe that education and research/scholarship/creative activity reinforce one another and the best academic programs bring innovative teaching and rigorous research together.
  • Integrity: We act with organizational and personal integrity, through honest interactions, professionalism, transparent and accountable decision-making, and respect for others.
  • Diversity: We are committed to diversity of community and ideas. We believe in a supportive, inclusive, collaborative and cohesive environment with a focus on access. We actively seek collaboration and we respect individuals with differing perspectives, backgrounds and areas of expertise.
  • Excellence: Excellence is achieved through continuous improvement, assessment and accountability. We embrace bold action and adapt to an ever-changing environment. Individually, we are experts at what we do. Collectively, our impact is even greater.