UTA Mobile Simulation Lab 

We are actively working to find new partnerships and initiatives. We welcome organizations to reach out for collaboration ideas.

Facilitators:

Elizabeth Merwin, PhD, RN, FAAN; Executive Director for the Center for Rural Health and Nursing
Aspen Drude, MBA; Manager for the Center for Rural Health and Nursing
Jill Whitfill, MSN-Ed, RN; Rural Simulation Coordinator

About the Lab

The UTA College of Nursing and Health Innovation’s Center for Rural Health and Nursing, in collaboration with the SMART Hospital, is proud to introduce the UTA Mobile Simulation Lab (MSL)—a groundbreaking initiative launching in Spring 2025!

Designed to bring state-of-the-art simulation training directly to rural communities, the MSL is believed to be the first of its kind within a rural nursing program in Texas. This innovative, legislatively funded project was created to support UTA nursing students, EMS professionals, and healthcare providers in rural areas.

Through cutting-edge technology and standardized simulation practices, the Mobile Simulation Lab will help strengthen the skills and confidence of the healthcare workforce, ensuring that rural Texas has access to high-quality education and training.

Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare to hit the road and transform rural healthcare education!