Nursing Simulation Lab

The Nursing Simulation Laboratory is a space

where we have married education, research,

high technology, realism and safety.

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Nursing Simulation Lab

Mission and Aim of the Laboratory

The Laboratory is part of the Department of Nursing of the University of Patras. The aim of the laboratory is to train health professionals with modern simulation methods, both undergraduate and postgraduate, as well as in the context of continuing education and lifelong learning.

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  1. Research to improve the clinical competence of nursing graduates through the use of simulation.
  2. Research on the adaptation of nursing curricula to modern educational trends.
  3. Research activity and evaluation of the competence of regional Health Professionals in the safe laboratory environment, with the aim of improving the prognosis of patients.
  4. Research into best practice for “appropriate use” of simulation in healthcare education and the link between educational and clinical productivity.

Contribution to the Department

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Contribution to the Department

Skills Standarization

Standardization of all nursing skills taught in the Department's PPS, with the aim of providing a unified education for Nursing students, based on evidence-based practices. The common acceptance of a standardized skill makes it unique as a process and enables its continuous improvement.

Youtube Channel

Creating a YouTube channel and uploading videos of all nursing skills to the network. The aim of the channel is in no way to replace scientific books, which everyone who wishes to study and practice nursing has to study.

Book

With the publication of the book, the student now has at his disposal text, photos and videos, as well as documentation for each skill. When writing the book, we sought to describe each skill fully, so that it can be studied independently.

Evaluation Standarization

Creation of standard pre-scored evaluation sheets based on the skills as described in the book, which are available to the evaluator and the student, in order to ensure objectivity during the laboratory examination.

Android App

Application in an Android environment with digitization of pre-graded evaluation sheets, with the ability to automatically issue scores and securely store data, as well as recall them upon student request.

Online Interactive Education

Educational institutions at all levels are often criticized for being behind the technology age. To teach effectively, educators must embrace popular technology to make online learning meet student expectations. Rather than forcing students to disengage when taking online classes, educators should use the technology now available to bring face-to-face interactions into the online learning experience.

Perhaps Confucius said it best: “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”

We have developed an online learning platform, which is in its early stages, but we are adding new material periodically. The platform is free with a simple registration via your email. The reason we require registration is so that each member can have a personalized view of their progress and performance.

Online Training is available in Greek Language

Virtual Reality

In the lab we develop virtual reality packages drawing on themes mainly from Community Nursing and Health Education. On the left you can get an idea by watching the video, and if you are interested you can make an appointment to experience it in 3D in the lab.

International Collaborations

The laboratory, despite its young age, is already participating in projects and has developed international collaborations. In collaboration with 5 countries, we have developed the project PROMOCON, an educational project funded by Erasmus+, designed to develop the ethical competence of nurses. The project uses the most innovative teaching methods including interactive presentations, interactive videos and animations, interviews with experts in the field, short educational videos enriched with PowerPoint presentations and many more. The content is free. Before visiting our platform take a look at the promotional video

Go to PROMOCON

Our Team

Nikos Stefanopoulos Chair
Associate Professor
+30 2610 962845
stefnik@upatras.gr
Nikolaou Gyzi, 26334 More Panayiotis Kiekkas Professor
+30 2610 962837
kiekkpan@upatras.gr
Nikolaou Gyzi, 26334 More Michael Igoumenidis Associate Professor
+30 2610 962845
stefnik@upatras.gr
Nikolaou Gyzi, 26334 More Seferina Mavroudi Assistant Professor
+30 2610 962845
smavroudi@upatras.gr
Nikolaou Gyzi, 26334 More Georgia Brenda MSc ETEP
+30 2610 962848
brenda@upatras.gr
Nikolaou Gyzi, 26334 More Labrini Bechlou MSc ETEP
+30 2610 962843
bexlou@upatras.gr
Nikolaou Gyzi, 26334 More
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