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

The spacious three-story atrium welcomes you with open arms, offering a perfect spot for studying, socializing and working together. Inside, you’ll find a tranquil atmosphere enhanced by a fountain, a cozy fireplace and lush trees and plants, bringing the beauty of nature indoors.

2. Innovation Studio (Heminger 230)

The innovation studio is a unique maker space open to all students, faculty and staff, which houses an array of prototyping tools, including 3D printers, laser cutters and various hand tools. It exists to foster interprofessional collaboration in creating healthcare solutions.

3. VR/XR Lab (Newton 220)

XR simulations greatly increase the number of learning chances for students. With different XR methods and tools, it helps to connect classroom learning with real-life situations. This includes learning about making clinical decisions, understanding medications, practicing skills like communication with patients, addressing patient-specific issues and collecting data on social factors affecting health. Learn more about this technology here.

4. *The Dean Elizabeth R. Lenz Clinical Excellence Lab (Newton 256)

This lab imitates an adult or neonatal ICU, or a community setting. It’s set up like a high-intensity environment with advanced headwalls for air, suction and oxygen, along with basic facilities like cabinets, lights, a sink, toilet and curtains for privacy. It also has a Pyxis station for medicines and supplies. An observation room allows the instructor to observe student responses, operate the simulator and record the session.

5. *The Robert White Memorial High Acuity Simulation Lab (Newton 272)

This lab is an adult intensive care setting that is equipped with a patient simulator. Faculty are able to develop clinical scenarios that incorporate a wide range of advanced assessment skills (including analysis of arrhythmias, hemodynamic waveform monitoring, abnormal heart and lung sounds and vital sign changes) that would require rapid responses by the student.

6. *The Osteopathic Heritage Foundation Virtual Technologies Lab (Newton 280)

This lab is a modern hospital setting with a full-body computerized patient simulator and peripheral devices for various medical procedures.

7. *The Floann Sours Easton Neonatal, Pediatrics and OB GYN Simulation Lab (Newton 284)

This lab simulates an intensive care environment for neonates and children, as well as labor and delivery and gynecological care.

8. *The Jennifer Roberts Watts Patient Care Simulation Lab (Newton 294)

This lab simulates a nurse’s station and patient rooms where students learn fundamental psychomotor and physical assessment skills with an emphasis on lower-risk patients.

9. *The Mary Wiedle Hamilton Advanced Health Assessment Simulation Lab (Newton 082)

This lab layout mirrors a real-world medical clinic, giving students a hands-on experience similar to what they’ll encounter in their careers. It’s furnished with a computerized clinical information system, audio/visual recording gear and observation glass to support clinical simulations.

10. Newton 172

This classroom serves as the primary location for many courses, including those a part of the Technology Learning Complex (TLC).

11. Heminger 100

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 various activities like big lectures, meetings for faculty and staff, presentations and even national summits.

12. Demo Kitchen

In our kitchen, interactive sessions aimed at promoting everyday wellness to maintain a good quality life are held. Students, staff and faculty collaborate with experts to learn strategies for healthy eating and how to incorporate these 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

Second floor

First floor

Basement