The Statewide Simulation & Clinical Learning Center (SCLC) was developed through the collaborative vision of the OHSU Schools of Medicine and Nursing. Our high-fidelity learning environments feature state-of the-art manikins, equipment, and the use of standardized patients to create innovative and meaningful experiential learning experiences. Our internationally renowned faculty and partners collaborate to implement simulation throughout our curriculum.  We collaborate across the academic institutions, within the OHSU community and throughout the state of Oregon to provide high quality simulation training aimed towards improving patient care and enhancing safety in health care. We are recognized as a Laerdal Center of Education Excellence.

Paula Gubrud, Ed.D. R.N.
Associate Dean for Academic Partnerships,Technology & Simulation
Oregon Consortium for Nursing Education
Co-Director & Clinical Education Redesign Project

Becoming a nurse

OHSU recognizes the importance of simulation technology as a tool in the education of health care providers. Its importance is rapidly expanding and will become the standard in the new millennium. A competent practitioner requires knowledge; technical skills; communication skills; and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment. Educators now have the ability to expose participants to each of these areas.

Simulation is a part of OCNE, our statewide curriculum and helps to develop clinical judgment and becoming a nurse.

Our team

The Simulation faculty and staff are members of a learner-centered team providing creative and innovative simulation experiences to prepare nurses to practice excellent patient care.The team primarily serves the School of Nursing undergraduate and graduate programs and OCNE. 

We are committed to collaboration and high standards and serve as a primary resource for the OHSU School of Nursing Campuses across the state:

Ashland
Klamath Falls
La Grande
Monmouth

Virtual – OCNE Transfers
The team has partnerships with the School of Medicine and OHSU hospitals, as well as, a commitment to multidisciplinary education, research, development and outreach, with a focus on quality of care and excellence.

Ashland SCLC Program Team

   Christine Clifford    Joanne Noone   Stephanie Sideras     Dori Steers    Wendy Gibson

Christine Clifford - SCLC Coordinator
Joanne Noone, Ph.D., R.N., C.N.E. - Campus Administrative Director/Faculty
Stephanie Sideras, Ph.D., R.N. - Assistant Professor and Simulation Specialist
Dori Steers, M.S.N., R.N. - Instructor and Simulation Specialist
Wendy Gibson - Multimedia Specialist and Simulation Technician

Klamath Falls SCLC Program Team

      Tanya Chard           Terry Ross

Tanya Chard - Senior Campus Associate
Tamara Rose, M.S.N., R.N. - Campus Associate Dean (Photo coming soon)
Terry Ross, M.S., R.N., C.W.C.N. - Assistant Professor

LA GRANDE SCLC PROGRAM TEAM

   Noelle Rose        Elizabeth Wolotira   

Noelle Rose, B.S. - Administrative Coordinator and Simulation Operations Specialist

Elizabeth Wolotira, M.S.N., R.N., C.F.R.N. - Simulation Coordinator and Clinical Instructor

Monmouth SCLC Program Team

  Angie Docherty            Nick Miehl          La Verne Widmer

Angie Docherty, NurseD, M.P.H., P.H.N., R.N. - Assistant Professor & Simulation Coordinator

Nick Miehl M.S.N., R.N. - Clinical Instructor & Simulation Specialist

Vicki Raethke  - Academic & Simulation Associate

LaVerne Widmer  - Clinical Placement & Simulation Associate