Nursing Multi-Media Centers

The Nursing Multi-media Centers are independent study labs used by students in all levels of Nursing courses.  These areas contain audiovisual equipment, Nursing educational software, videos, networked computers with Internet access and printers which Nursing students use to view required AV programs and to complete written assignments.  A full-time Nursing Lab Assistant is available on the Winter Haven campus to assist those students needing help using the AV equipment or the lab computers.

The Winter Haven campus Nursing Multimedia Center hours of operation during Fall and Spring semesters are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,  Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 to 4:00 p.m.  Summer hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.   The Lakeland campus Nursing Multimedia Center hours of operation during the Fall term are Tuesday 9 am to 1 pm, Wednesday 4 to 8  pm, Thursday-8 am to 4 pm and Friday-11 am to 3 pm. 

Nursing Laboratory

The Nursing labs provide a realistic learning environment in which students can practice their clinical skills.  Multiple  hospital beds, manikins, models and equipment simulate a hospital setting on both campuses.  State of the art instructional technology is offered through computerized simulator manikins, as well.  A full-time Nursing Lab Specialist, several part-time assistants (Registered Nurses) and student tutors are employed in the lab to provide guidance and supervision. The Winter Haven campus Nursing Laboratory hours of operation during the Fall and Spring semesters are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Summer hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Lakeland campus Nursing Laboratory hours of operation during the Fall term are Tuesday-9 am to 1 pm, Wednesday- 4 pm to 8 pm, Thursday-8 am to 4 pm and Friday- 11 am to 3 pm. 

Practice kits are available for every skill taught in the classroom labs.  The practice laboratory and equipment are resources which enable students to become proficient in skills before working with patients in the health care setting.