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About The Sim Center
The HCA Healthcare Center for Clinical Advancement is a state-of-the-art training hub where care teams build skills through immersive simulation, hospital-grade technology, and team-based learning. Our mission is simple: prepare clinicians to deliver safer, higher-quality care for Nevada communities.
By the numbers
- 15,000 sq ft dedicated to simulation-based education
- 7,000+ Far West nurses and residents served
- 1 of 18 HCA Healthcare simulation centers nationwide
Inside The Sim Center
- Connected Classrooms State-of-the-art rooms designed for seamless remote training. With capacity for large groups, Nevada-based teams can engage with HCA colleagues across the country in real time.
- Debrief Rooms Dedicated spaces where participants review recordings of simulations, analyze decision-making and discuss outcomes. These sessions turn practice into measurable improvement and lasting skills.
- Medication Room A safe environment to practice medication preparation, administration and safety protocols. Trainees build confidence handling high-risk scenarios without putting patients at risk.
- High Fidelity Simulation Room Realistic hospital rooms equipped with advanced manikins. Participants experience lifelike clinical situations in a controlled, supportive setting.
- Simulation Control Room These control rooms are equipped with advanced audio-visual technology, allowing staff to control manikins, adjust vital signs and guide students toward desired learning outcomes in a safe and controlled environment.
- Conference Room Flexible space for classroom-style education, leadership meetings, and collaborative workshops. Designed to support both structured training and team innovation.
- Skills Learning Lab Hands-on practice with clinical equipment and procedures. From placing IVs to managing critical tasks, participants refine essential skills before applying them in real-world care.
Why it matters
As part of HCA Healthcare’s national network, the Center brings best practices and innovations across the country directly to Nevada. This ensures faster onboarding, stronger team performance and safer care for our communities.