The Nursing Foundation Lab is an essential part of the nursing curriculum, aimed at giving students practical experience with key nursing skills. This well-equipped facility mimics a real hospital environment allowing students to learn and practice fundamental nursing procedures before entering actual clinical settings.
The lab is furnished with modern equipment, hospital beds, mannequins, dummies, and other necessary medical apparatus for teaching core skills such as vital sign assessment, personal hygiene, wound dressing, injections, IV therapy and catheterization among others. It focuses on patient care, communication skills, and ethical considerations.
With the support of knowledgeable faculty members, students develop confidence and proficiency in providing quality nursing care. The lab fosters critical thinking, clinical decision making, and a holistic understanding of the nursing profession. Regular demonstrations, re-demonstrations, simulations, OSCE and practical sessions are conducted to ensure skill mastery and readiness for clinical practice. The Nursing Foundation Lab plays a pivotal role in bridging theoretical knowledge with practical application, aligning with the objectives of outcome-based education and ensuring the holistic development of nursing students