Orlando, FL – The NUC University School of Nursing at Florida Technical College (FTC) is redefining nursing education with the launch of advanced simulation labs and interactive learning spaces at its Tampa and Kissimmee campuses. These new facilities combine technology with a teaching approach, helping students graduate with the confidence and clinical skills required in today’s demanding healthcare settings.
Advanced Technology Driving Real-World Training
The new nursing labs integrate tools that provide students with hands-on experience in realistic healthcare scenarios:
Gaumard High-Fidelity Manikins
Adult, pediatric, infant, and maternal models allow for life-like simulations of critical events such as cardiac arrest and labor & delivery.
3D Anatomage Table
A virtual dissection platform using real cadaver scans offers an interactive view of human anatomy, strengthening anatomical knowledge and diagnostic skills.
VSim for Nursing (Wolters Kluwer)
A virtual simulation platform that delivers realistic patient scenarios, enhancing clinical decision-making and critical thinking across the curriculum.
Seamless Integration into the Classroom
Rather than functioning as add-ons, these tools are embedded throughout the program. Students encounter simulations from their first term onward, reinforcing both theoretical knowledge and hands-on techniques. The Anatomage Table enriches anatomy and physiology coursework, while routine lab sessions help bridge the gap between classroom study and clinical practice.
Building Competence and Confidence
Through this immersive training model, students can:
- Gain real-world experience before entering a clinical site,
- Safely make and learn from mistakes during debriefs,
- Strengthen teamwork and communication skills, and
- Develop sharper psychomotor and critical-thinking abilities.
The result is graduates who are not only prepared for licensure but also better equipped to provide safe, effective patient care from day one.
Additional Program Features
The FTC School of Nursing also emphasizes small, student-focused learning environments, with:
- Nursing class sizes capped at 25 students
- Clinical and simulation-based learning throughout the program
- Faculty with real-world clinical expertise
- NCLEX licensure preparation
- Modern simulation rooms and skill stations that mirror today’s healthcare facilities
Expanding Access to Nursing Education
NUC University has offered high-quality nursing education since 1995. As of March 2024, NUC serves 3,320 nursing education students.
With more than 40 years of experience in career-focused education, NUC University has grown to includes locations in Florida (Deland, Kissimmee, Orlando, Lakeland, South Miami, Pembroke Pines, Tampa, South Florida, and DAVE School), seven campuses in Puerto Rico (Arecibo, Bayamón, Caguas, Mayagüez, Ponce, Río Grande, and Escorial), an IBC Technical Division with 12 locations in Puerto Rico, and the NUC Online Division with students all across US and Puerto Rico.
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