- President of the University: the new laboratories are a qualitative leap in the development of training and clinical evaluation
Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, opened on Tuesday morning, June, several new development and construction work at the Faculty of Nursing, the total cost of which amounted to about 18 million and 700 thousand pounds. The openings included the clinical examination laboratory (uski), the virtual education laboratory (skills), the five-a-side football stadium after its development, as well as the installation of two new elevators in the laboratory and administration buildings.
The opening ceremony was attended by Dr. Ahmed Abdulmoula, vice president of the University for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Jamal Badr, vice president of the University for Graduate Studies and Research, Dr. Samah Abdullah, dean of the College of Nursing, Dr. Fatima Rushdi, vice dean of the college for education and Student Affairs, Dr. Nahed Shawkat, vice dean of the college for community service and Environmental Development, Dr. Ikram Ibrahim, vice dean of the college for graduate studies and research, Dr. Shehata the secretary of the college, along with several department heads, faculty and staff, engineers and supervisors of the engineering construction department at the University.
The president of the University witnessed the opening of the clinical examination laboratory (uski), which was established for 10 million pounds, to conduct clinical tests for students of final teams in various nursing specialties. The laboratory includes 6 training rooms, each of which contains a bed and a mannequin, in addition to a central control room for monitoring students ' performance, digital monitors, air conditioners, as well as advanced medical equipment for measuring vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, and temperature, to enhance the efficiency of clinical assessment and simulate a realistic work environment.
Dr. El-Minshawy also opened the virtual education laboratory (skills), which was equipped for 5 million pounds, to train students in basic nursing skills using modern models and equipment that simulate real work environments. The laboratory includes a teaching room with interactive screens, three main training rooms each with a bed and a Manikan, a trolley for spare tools, and a set of advanced medical devices and instruments. The laboratory provides students with practical training on various procedures, such as intravenous injections, different stages of childbirth, catheter installation, and laryngeal incision, which contributes to the development of their skills and qualification for the labor market.
The development works included the college's five-a-side football stadium, where the development works were carried out according to international specifications, with an area of 22×42 meters. The renovations included the installation of artificial grass, and silk nets to cover the walls and ceilings, in addition to providing it with strong lighting, for one million and 200 thousand pounds. The development of the stadium comes within the framework of supporting student activities, promoting sports participation, and providing an integrated educational environment that encourages sports practice and building a team spirit.
Dr. El-Minshawy also opened two new elevators, one in the laboratory building and the other in the administrative building, at a total cost of 2 million pounds, to improve the infrastructure and facilitate movement between different floors to serve faculty members, staff, and students, and contribute to reducing congestion inside the college buildings.
Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy stressed that the achievements achieved at the Faculty of Nursing reflect the University's commitment to support and develop its educational structure, and its keenness to keep abreast of developments in training and evaluation systems, pointing out that the "AL-uski" and"skills" laboratories represent a distinctive quality addition and a key starting point in the development of the evaluation and clinical training system, through a realistic simulation environment that allows students to learn through experience, and acquire the skills and experiences necessary to practice nursing efficiently. The president of the university also appreciated the humanitarian mission of the College in establishing the professional values and ethics necessary to provide comprehensive health care to patients.
The president of the University concluded the opening by congratulating the family of the College of Nursing on the development projects achieved, stressing that these qualitative additions represent a real investment in the future of the college and its students, and contribute to improving the efficiency and sustainability of the infrastructure, in a way that enhances the educational and administrative environment within the college, and in line with the University's strategy to provide high-quality education, meet the needs of students, and develop university services comprehensively.
For her side, Dr. Samah Abdullah, dean of the College, stressed that the new laboratories are an unprecedented leap in the quality of practical training and clinical evaluation, and contribute to the graduation of highly qualified nursing cadres capable of meeting the requirements of the local and regional labor market. She added that the college continues to adopt the latest means and technologies in the field of nursing education, to raise the quality of academic outputs and contribute to improving the level of services provided within the college.
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