College of Nursing Self-Guided Tour
Welcome to The Ohio State University College of Nursing!
Jane E. Heminger Hall is built for wellness. A three-story glass atrium links our new building to Newton Hall, creating an open and inviting space to promote collaboration and transdisciplinary learning. The new building is the first LEED and WELL-certified building on Ohio State’s campus.
- 1. Heminger Atrium
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The spacious three-story atrium welcomes you with open arms, offering a perfect spot for studying, socializing and collaborating. Inside, you’ll find a tranquil atmosphere enhanced by a fountain, a cozy fireplace and lush greenery, bringing the beauty of nature indoors.
- 2. Connie Hahn Sharpe and Gary Sharpe Innovation Center (Heminger 230)
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A unique maker space open to all students, faculty and staff, housing an array of prototyping tools, including 3D printers, laser cutters and hand tools. It fosters interprofessional collaboration in creating healthcare solutions.
- 3. VR/XR Lab (Newton 220)
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XR simulations greatly increase learning opportunities for students. Using different XR methods and tools, the lab connects classroom learning with real-life situations — including clinical decision-making, understanding medications, communication skills, patient-specific care and social determinants of health.
- 4. *The Dean Elizabeth R. Lenz Clinical Excellence Lab (Newton 256)
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Simulates an adult or neonatal ICU, or a community setting. Designed to emulate a high-intensity environment, the lab features advanced headwalls for air, suction and oxygen, as well as cabinets, lighting, a sink, toilet and privacy curtains. A Pyxis station holds medications and supplies. An observation room allows instructors to observe students, operate the simulator and record the session.
- 5. *The Robert White Memorial High Acuity Simulation Lab (Newton 272)
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An adult intensive care setting equipped with a patient simulator. Faculty develop clinical scenarios that require advanced assessment skills — such as arrhythmias analysis, waveform monitoring, abnormal heart and lung sounds and vital sign changes — prompting rapid student responses.
- 6. *The Osteopathic Heritage Foundation Virtual Technologies Lab (Newton 280)
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A modern hospital setting with a full-body computerized patient simulator and peripheral devices for medical procedures.
- 7. *The Floann Sours Easton Neonatal, Pediatrics and OB GYN Simulation Laboratory (Newton 284)
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Simulates an intensive care environment for neonates and children, along with labor, delivery and gynecological care.
- 8. *The Jennifer Roberts Watts Patient Care Simulation Lab (Newton 294)
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Simulates a nurse's station and patient rooms where students learn fundamental psychomotor and physical assessment skills, focusing on lower-risk patients.
- 9. Newton 172
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This classroom serves as the primary location for many courses, including those a part of the Technology Learning Complex (TLC).
- 10. Centennial Time Capsule
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Dedicated in 2014 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first nursing program at The Ohio State University. To be opened October 2064.
- 11. Brutus in Scrubs
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Brutus Buckeye is the iconic mascot of The Ohio State University, representing our school spirit and tradition. Take a photo to commemorate your trip!
- 12. Heminger 100
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This versatile classroom can accommodate up to 288 people and offers stunning views of landscaped surroundings through its tall windows. It's equipped to host lectures, faculty and staff meetings, presentations and national summits.
- 13. Barbara and Lawrence Berger Demonstration Nutrition Kitchen
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This kitchen hosts interactive sessions promoting everyday wellness and healthy living. Students, faculty and staff collaborate with experts to learn strategies for nutritious eating and building healthy habits.
*Technology Learning Complex: The TLC in Newton Hall hosts numerous clinical simulations for nursing students. Utilizing advanced patient simulators and trained actors, students engage in lifelike scenarios covering a range of medical conditions, from respiratory failure to postpartum hemorrhage. These simulations offer invaluable practice opportunities, fostering critical thinking and patient interaction skills in a controlled educational setting. Classrooms marked with a * are part of the TLC.
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Floor plans
First floor
