Maverick Family Nursing Simulation Center

03/23/2026

Last week we piloted a new collaboration between Nursing and Theatre students - using theatre students as Simulated Participants (SPs) to support mental health simulations.

For nursing students, working with SPs crates a safe, realistic space to practice the art of caring - especially therapeutic communication, empathy, and presence when supporting patients facing mental health challenges.

For theatre students, this experience offers a unique opportunity to apply improvisation and character development skills in a nontraditional setting - responding in real time to clinical communication while portraying complex patient stories.

This pilot demonstrated the power of interdisciplinary learning and the value of human connection in healthcare education. We're excited about the possibilities ahead!

02/20/2026

Come work with us!

02/04/2026

01/25/2026

In celebration of opposites day, our Academic director was interviewed 6 months ago at the conference by 's Dr. Theresa Gore about her involvement on the INACSL Research Committee and Instrument Repository Sub-Committee.

https://www.HealthySimulation.com Content Manager Dr. Teresa Gore interviews Nursing Simulation Leadership at the 2025 International Nursing Association for ...

01/22/2026

Want to make your nursing courses zero‑textbook‑cost?

Join on Feb. 25, 2–3:15 PM (Zoom) to learn how MSU, Mankato nursing faculty are using OERs to create affordable, high‑impact learning experiences.

🔗 Sign up: link.mnsu.edu/oer-textbooks

Let’s build accessible education for every student!

01/21/2026

01/13/2026

Our sim team traveled to San Antonio this week to attend and present at the annual IMSH conference!

08/28/2025

🎉 Scavenger Hunt Showdown! 🏁
Our amazing Sim Center team took the challenge and tested out the brand-new Simulation Orientation Scavenger Hunt—and let’s just say, the competitive spirit was alive and well! 😄💪

Laughter, teamwork, and a whole lot of learning!

This activity is designed to help new simulation participants explore the Maverick Family Nursing Simulation Center, get hands-on with essential equipment, and meet the incredible staff who make it all happen.

💬 Who do you think won the scavenger hunt?

07/28/2025

Our nursing program is looking for a Mental Health Nurse to teach a course in our prelicensure program this fall. Please share with anyone who might be interested!

07/07/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Megan Dohm on her promotion to Associate Professor! 🎉

Dr. Dohm has been a driving force in advancing simulation-based education at the Maverick Family Nursing Simulation Center. Her leadership was instrumental in achieving accreditation and fully integrating simulation into the undergraduate nursing curriculum.

Beyond nursing, Dr. Dohm has championed interdisciplinary collaboration—inviting allied health departments to explore simulation as a transformative methodology in pre-professional education.

Her dedication to innovation, equity, and excellence continues to shape the future of healthcare education. We’re proud to celebrate this well-deserved milestone!

07/03/2025

Our Academic Director took the stage at INACSL 2025 earlier this month!

Presenting alongside esteemed colleagues Janine Hinton (University of Arizona) and Beth Rogers (Texas Christian University), Megan Dohm conducted a workshop, "Fairness in Focus: Implementing Equitable and Just Assessments in Simulation Education."

This powerful session underscored the importance of equity and justice in simulation-based learning, an essential step toward inclusive and effective education.

Also pictured is Kat Kries, creator of the Modified Medication Administration Safety Assessment Tool (MASAT), used in the session.

06/08/2025