LUSON Simulation Center
To provide baccalaureate level through doctoral level nursing students a broad education background by means of space, equipment and personal guidance to increase skill performance through hands-on practice in a non-threatening, safe environment.
To evidence through measurable outcomes, the increased confidence, competence, and critical thinking skills associated with the nursing process and to translate student-acquired knowledge to bedside wisdom, leadership, and teamwork; allowing students to minister through nursing.
To be the simulation program that produces professional, safe, and effective nurse leaders who are committed to a biblical worldview and uphold ethical standards of nursing practice; viewing nursing as a global ministry of excellence and caring based on the Benner theoretical framework.
School of Nursing Simulation Center’s Mission, Goal, and Vision (PDF).
Hands-On Learning at the LUSON Simulation Center
Broaden your nursing education and increase your skill performance through hands-on practice in a non-threatening, safe environment at the LUSON Simulation Center.
Your experience at the Simulation Center will help increase your confidence, competence, and critical thinking skills associated with the nursing process. Here, you’ll grow in the practice of bedside wisdom and ministry as well as leadership, and teamwork.
Our simulation program trains professional, safe, and effective nurse leaders who are taught from a biblical worldview to uphold ethical standards of good nursing practice. Our students also learn nursing as a global ministry of excellence and caring based on the Benner theoretical framework.
Center Overview
With over 14,000 square feet of space, students from baccalaureate to doctoral programs utilize the Liberty University School of Nursing (LUSON) Simulation Center each week. Liberty University School of Nursing students actively participate in high-fidelity simulation twice a week, with faculty dedicated to increasing safety, confidence, and competence in the clinical experience.
Visiting the Simulation Center
Hours of Operation*
Monday
Main Lab Closed
Health Assessment Rooms Open
1-4 p.m. (Use Side Entrance)
Tuesday-Thursday
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Closed during Convocation
Friday
Main Lab Closed
Health Assessment Rooms Open for NURS 210 practice only
Saturday
1-5 p.m.
Sunday
2-5 p.m.
*In case of a delay or closure of Liberty’s campus, the Simulation Center will also be delayed or closed.
Tours
Simulation Center Open House
- Register for tours of the Center
- Visit Undergraduate courses
- Meet Faculty and Nursing Students
Request a Tour
Contact LUSONSimulation@liberty.edu to request a tour.
Accreditation
The Liberty University School of Nursing Simulation Center is fully accredited in teaching and education by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH).
AHA Certification
The American Heart Association’s Basic Life Support (BLS) course trains individuals to recognize life-threatening emergencies and to provide care in a variety of circumstances.
