Simulation in education is still a young field, although it’s been rapidly adopted in nursing programs, EMS training programs, and other allied health educational programs over the past 10 years. As a result of this rapid adoption, many instructors end up having questions about how to deploy simulation tools in the most efficient, cost-effective way.
The needs for simulation solutions are two-fold. Teachers need to properly instruct healthcare students in order for them to understand the risks inherent in health care, and patient safety has to also be a priority, even in the classroom, before students even touch a real patient.
The nurses and nurse educators at Pocket Nurse® understand that being innovative, creative, and frugal with simulation solutions can present challenges. Pocket Nurse is committed to supporting educators by offering Ask-A-Nurse, an online service for the unique industry needs of all healthcare simulation programs.
What is Ask-a-Nurse?
Ask-a-Nurse is a free program provided by the simulation and education nurse experts at Pocket Nurse. Our objective is to provide answers to simulation-related questions and offer direction to you, our valued customers.
As an example, we received a question about IV tubing for use in a radiologic technology class. The instructor was looking to save his program on costs, and we were able to give him options for economical gravity IV tubing. This same user inquired about filtered hypodermic needles for teaching ampule draws. Pocket Nurse offers a filter straw as well as a filter needle for doing ampule draws.
How do I pose a question to the nurses of Pocket Nurse through Ask-a-Nurse?
Visit the Pocket Nurse website at www.PocketNurse.com, or bookmark the URL www.pocketnurse.com/ask-a-nurse. On the Pocket Nurse homepage, the menu tab at the top shows the Ask-a-Nurse option. Ask-a-Nurse is a simple form. Enter your contact information and your healthcare simulated-related question.
How soon can I expect an answer to my question from the nurses of Pocket Nurse?
You will receive a response from a Nurse Educator within 72 business hours of your submission.
What is the intent of Ask-a-Nurse?
The team of nurses at Pocket Nurse is committed to supporting our customers by offering this value-add service. No other medical supply and simulation company offers this service, or has 25 years of nursing experience behind it. Ask-a-Nurse is here to provide customers with an avenue to ask questions and get support. The intent of Pocket Nurse is to be a valuable partner and to help professors, instructors, and faculty find solutions to meet educational needs.
As always, thank you for choosing a nurse-owned-and-operated company for your simulation needs.
Disclaimer: Ask-a-Nurse is not intended to answer health-related questions. If you have a health-related concern or question, please contact your healthcare provider. Ask-a-Nurse is for-simulation/education related inquiries only.
