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Kentucky Christian University Yancey School of Nursing Receives Grant from The King’s Daughters and Sons Foundation of Kentucky, Inc.

Four nursing students in red uniforms practice on a medical mannequin in a hospital bed, with a heart rate monitor nearby. An instructor observes the session.

Grayson, KY — Kentucky Christian University’s Yancey School of Nursing is pleased to announce the receipt of a generous $40,260 grant from The King’s Daughters and Sons Foundation of Kentucky, Inc. This award builds on the Foundation’s significant support in 2023, which enabled the purchase of two state-of-the-art high-fidelity simulation manikins, Super Tory (infant) and Pediatric Hal (school-aged).

The newly awarded funds will be used to further enhance the Yancey School of Nursing’s simulation-based education by constructing and equipping a fully immersive neonatal and pediatric intensive care unit (NICU/PICU) suite specifically designed for these advanced manikins. This new facility will allow nursing students to engage in realistic, hands-on training scenarios, bridging the gap between classroom learning and clinical practice.

Simulation plays a critical role in preparing students for successful careers in healthcare. By replicating real-world clinical settings and scenarios, simulation provides a safe and controlled environment for students to practice psychomotor skills and apply critical knowledge required for making sound patient care decisions. According to research from the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL), simulation-based training significantly improves students’ clinical judgment and increases first-time pass rates on the NCLEX-RN exam.

Dr. Carol Brickey, Dean of the Yancey School of Nursing, emphasized the transformative impact of this new initiative:
“The integration of high-fidelity simulation environments has proven to improve our student outcomes by building confidence in applying knowledge, performing nursing skills, communicating effectively, and making clinical decisions. It also fosters inter-professional collaboration, a key aspect of modern healthcare. The addition of this dedicated NICU/PICU space for our newborn and pediatric manikins will elevate the simulation capabilities of our existing WISE (Working in Simulated Environments) Lab, ensuring our students are exceptionally prepared to meet the demands of today’s healthcare landscape.”

Kentucky Christian University remains committed to delivering innovative and effective nursing education that equips graduates with the skills and confidence to excel in their profession. This grant marks another significant step forward in achieving that mission.

For more information about the Yancey School of Nursing and its programs, visit www.kcu.edu/nursing.

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Prepared to Go Make Disciples

“Thank you Dr. Brickey for pouring so much time, love, and effort into my education to make sure that I became a nurse that is prepared to go make disciples for Christ. I will forever be grateful to you and the Yancey School of Nursing.”

Iphania Auguste, Class of 2022