The program provides varied pacing options to support students' unique academic needs and ensure their success. Classrooms fitted with technology supporting hybrid learning, labs, student study spaces, and an observation room will all be utilized. Additionally, a simulation lab with advanced teaching software and high-fidelity manikins will allow students to practice and perfect skills in a safe environment before working with real patients. “We carefully and intentionally selected what and who we use for simulation manikins with the practical learning experience of the students in mind,” revealed Kiesow. Kiesow and Monson say it is of utmost importance to outfit the department with staff and faculty who are experienced in academia, and with instructors who maintain active clinical practice, as it ensures real-world relevancy in their teaching. To create even stronger connections between faculty and students, Northern has begun a faculty in residence program. “By having a faculty member living in the residence hall alongside students, we're fostering an environment where learning extends beyond the classroom walls,” said Monson.
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