Auburn University’s Tiger Giving Day is a 24-hour crowd-funding initiative. The College of Nursing sought help in funding the project, “Prepare Future Nurses with Simulation Technologies.”
Contributions from the Auburn family totaled $125,340. According to Ryan King, Director of Digital Marketing in the Office of Advancement, the College of Nursing goal was the largest for a single project. The ambitious goal of $123,000 was met and exceeded with gifts from 314 donors in 22 states supporting the project.
The funds will help the College of Nursing acquire five new pieces of equipment — two birthing simulators for nursing students to experience caring for an obstetrical patient, and three medication dispensing systems to mimic the equipment students will use in a clinical setting.
Simulation-based experiences allow nursing students to take what they learn in the classroom and apply it to a realistic clinical scenario. Simulation technology is an especially important teaching tool now, as on-site clinical opportunities for nursing students have been reduced by the pandemic. These simulators allow AUCON to continue teaching at the highest level of nursing standards. The medication dispensing system will help prevent medication errors with the dual identification check.
Our students consistently graduate with high-quality, hands-on experience due to our exceptional faculty members, as well as the technologies we provide for them. Thank you for your support of student experiences, engagement, research and innovation that help prepare our future nurses.
War Eagle!
