Matthew Pierce EMT-B, BSTracey Cooper MSN RN

Tanya Ward MSN RN

Use of Technology to Enhance Simulation and Learning

Who We Are

Simulation Resources

3 SimMan 3G / 1 SimMan Essential

SimNewBGaumard 5 Year OldLaerdal AVSHeartCode ACLS / BLS6 Virtual IVsMicrosim

www.iCareAboutNursing.org/inacsl

General PC SettingsSecurity

Remove all login passwords

Disabled User Account Control

Wireless networks are isolated from the internet

AntivirusNone

UpdatesNo Windows updatesSimMan 3G Updates

FirewallDisabled

Startup Menu ShortcutsAdd instructor

application to the start menu programs startup folder. Do the same for patient

monitor application, AVS server, and AVS client on their respective PCs

Now every time each PC is turned on, the appropriate application will open automatically

Laerdal AVS SettingsFrom the settings

menu of the Laerdal Video Server, select Video Setup

Check Start Video Streaming on application startup

Now the Video Server pc will only need to be turned on or off

Laerdal AVS SetupRemove keyboard to

reduce control room clutter.

Add shortcut to on screen keyboard to desktop

On screen keyboard is a handicap accessibility tool built into Windows

Scenarios DirectoryC:\ProgramFiles\LaerdalMedical\SimMan3G\ri\userdata\default\

scenarios

Vocal Sounds DirectoryC:\Program Files\LaerdalMedical\SimMan3G\ri\userdata_common\vocal_sounds

Windows Logo KeyLocated between Ctrl and

AltStart Menu shortcutAllows for use of the PC to

change settings or access files without closing the Instructor Application or Patient Monitor Application

Troubleshooting Right clicking on the task

bar provides access to task manager and gives the option to show the desktopShortcut: + D

SimMan 3G Wireless ConfigurationRouter: Linksys (Cisco)

WRT610NMounted in ceiling

above SimMan 3G’s head

AVS Server, AVS Client, Instructor PC are hardwired to the router

SimMan 3G and Patient Monitor utilize wireless connectivity

Troubleshooting LaerdalReboot all componentsIf the problem is with

sound or connectivityCheck wireless setup

If the problem is with the manikin’s functionalityForce a manikin update

Last ResortCall Laerdal Technical

Support

Using Virtual Manikin

Testing scenariosTeach ECG Rhythms

In classroom using Instructor PC

Initiate AVS Recording for skills video

Creating Skills Videos

AVS SystemLaerdal AVS

Camtasia Studio http://

www.techsmith.com/camtasia

Windows Movie MakerIncluded in

Microsoft Windows http://www.icareaboutnursing.org/orientation

Heartcode ACLS and BLS

Didactic portion offered online

Students must complete skills portion on site

Orient students to manikin

Students and faculty received iPods and licenses to:Nursing CentralNursing Diagnosis

HandbookStudents used iPods

during clinical rotations Podcasting

iPods

Strong Proficiency Microsoft Windows

XP, Vista, 7 PC hardware Troubleshooting Communication

Basic understanding Computer networking and

networking infrastructureHelpful

AV background Medical background Acting ability

Full TimeCompetitive wages

What To Look For When Hiring a Simulation Technician

“Dreams Precede Realities”Matthew Pierce EMT-B, BS

Simulation Technicianmjpierce@southplainscollege.edu

Tanya Ward MSN, RNSimulation Nurse tward@southplainscollege.edu

Tracey Cooper MSN, RNClinical Coordinator tcooper@southplainscollege.edu

www.iCareAboutNursing.org