Student interacting with high fidelity manikin, Lucina, in an OB simulation.
Dr. Elmore demonstrating suturing techniques to students at a collaborative table.
Simulated supplies are being delivered by a drone during an inter-professional simulation.
Students practice performing a 12-Lead EKG at the bedside with Dr. Reynolds.

The UAH College of Nursing Simulation & Learning Innovation Center (SLIC) is a cutting-edge, 10,615-square-foot facility designed to enhance nursing education through advanced instructional technology and immersive clinical simulations. Situated on the third floor of the College of Nursing, the SLIC serves as a dynamic hub for training and supporting students in a realistic, yet controlled learning environment.

Key features of the SLIC include:

  • 16-Bed Hospital Lab: A versatile space for practicing medical-surgical nursing skills.
  • 16-Exam Table Assessment Lab: Includes collaboration stations to foster teamwork and critical thinking.
  • Six Mock Hospital Rooms: Featuring specialized suites for medical-surgical, intensive care, obstetrics, and pediatrics, all equipped with state-of-the-art audio and video recording capabilities to facilitate debriefing and analysis.
  • Pyxis Medication Room: Enhances medication management skills.
  • Telehealth Cart: Provides opportunities to engage with cutting-edge telemedicine technology.

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 SLIC Staff 

Mary Mendendorp

SLIC Manager
Mary Deason, MSN, RN, CHSE
NUR 351
256.824.5388
Mary.Deason@uah.edu

Mary Mendendorp

SLIC Specialist
Colby Nance, MS
NUR 349
256.824.2430
Colby.Nance@uah.edu

Kimberly Budisalich

Simulation Coordinator, Graduate Programs
Kimberli Budisalich, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC, CHSE
NUR 310
256.824.2435
Kimberly.Budisalich@uah.edu

Katherine Morrison

Simulation Coordinator, Undergraduate Programs
Katherine Morrison, MSN, RN
NUR 336
256.824.3382
Katherine.Morrison@uah.edu

Standardized Patient Program

The Simulation & Learning Innovation Center is dedicated to supporting and expanding the integration of clinical simulation and standardized/simulated patient (SP) methodology in nursing education and inter-professional practice. The SLIC, through the Healthcare Simulation and Standardized Patient programs, provides consultative and supportive services for curriculum development, design and integration of innovative immersive instructional strategies and technology, assessment methods, and faculty development. Our vision is to be a world-class learning center that serves our learners and the local community and impacts the national and international academic communities to advance the science of healthcare simulation education to improve practice and patient safety.

Simulation Experiences

Clinical simulation experiences are recorded and can be viewed in real-time and from previously recorded experiences, allowing faculty to examine the learner's performance and provide feedback.

The SLIC is supported by the SLIC Manager, a SLIC Specialist, Simulation coordinators, graduate teaching assistants, and student workers. Usual hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT), Monday through Friday. 

To schedule a visit or skills practice, please call us at 256-824-2430.

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