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October 29, 2025
Miller Hall transformed into simulation lab for nursing
Ella Grace Pellandini, junior nursing major, utilizing the simulation lab. (Photo by Katie McConnell).
Lily Mutai Contributor Southern Adventist University’s School of Nursing has officially relocated its simulation lab to the newly renovated Miller Hall. Nursing is the largest major at Southern. Due to high demand, the program recently increased its acceptance rate from 72 to 84 students per semester. To accommodate this growth, the School of Nursing
expanded its simulation space by moving to Miller Hall. “We only had three designated simulation rooms/areas in AdventHealth Hall and only two of the rooms could be run at the same time due to our AV license," stated Cindy Johnson, professor of nursing and simulation coordinator. “We now have seven patient care rooms and a room for community health, where students can experience a ‘home visit.’ All of the rooms can be run at the same time.”
According to Johnson, the additional space will allow students to use the lab more than once a semester, which was previously the limit. During these sessions, students take on the role of registered nurses. They practice making clinical judgments, prioritizing patient care and responding to critical situations. “This is the beauty of simulation,” Johnson said. “This is a safe place for students to learn.” The new simulation center includes
several upgraded technologies, most notably a new audiovisual (AV) system that records students as they complete simulations. Students can then review their footage, annotate feedback and submit self-evaluations to their professors. In addition to the AV system, the new building has patient rooms set up to mimic a real hospital, with IV pumps and other equipment. Johnson added that a newly installed air compressor enhances realism even further.
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“ We now have seven patient care rooms and a room for community health, where students can experience a ‘home visit.’ All of the rooms can be run at the same time.” -Cindy Johnson