The grant was used to purchase a variety of items for the program, including IV infusion pumps, SimScreen Panels, ECG equipment and carts for medication and storage. Much of the equipment has enhanced simulation exercises in the nursing labs.

“Attracting and retaining quality healthcare professionals is vital to our mission to improve lives and build stronger communities through better health,” said Melissa Hansen-Schmadeke, executive director for the Springfield Memorial Foundation. “This grant ensures future nurses, many of whom we hope join us someday at Memorial Health, will be trained on the latest simulation equipment in a hands-on environment.”