Coastal Alabama Community College Simulation Program

11/01/2026

⏰🍂 FALL BACK, Y'ALL!

Don't forget to turn those clocks BACK one hour tonight!

That's right… an extra hour of sleep! Unless you're a nurse, have kids, work night shift, are studying for school, or your brain just refuses to cooperate.

Enjoy your extra hour, Coastal crew! And if you're late tomorrow, we're blaming the time change. 😉

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10/31/2026

10/30/2026

🎃👀 POV: You forgot to turn off the simulator before leaving the lab…

When the mannequin starts staring at you like it knows what you did during the last simulation. 👀😳😂

No tricks, just treats… and maybe a little psychological trauma from those creepy eyes! 👁️🩺

Happy Halloween from the Coastal Alabama Community College Simulation Program! Don't worry, our patients are *usually* well-behaved. 👻💀

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10/29/2026

💙🫁 Happy Respiratory Care Week!🫁💙

This week, we celebrate the respiratory therapists and future respiratory care professionals who make a difference with every breath!

We're especially proud of our Coastal Alabama Community College Respiratory Therapy Program and the outstanding students and faculty who are dedicated to learning, growing, and preparing to care for patients when they need it most.

From critical care to emergency response, respiratory therapists play a vital role in patient outcomes. We're proud to work alongside our respiratory therapy students in simulation as they develop the clinical judgment, teamwork, and skills needed to make a difference.

Help us celebrate our amazing respiratory therapy family! Drop a 💙 in the comments to show your appreciation!

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10/28/2026

Today, we joined the Coastal Alabama Community College Police Department to present important emergency operations training to our Coastal Ambassadors on the Bay Minette campus!

Our ambassadors learned how to respond to campus-wide emergencies and participated in hands-on training in Narcan administration, choking, and CPR/AED use, and they earned their Stop the Bleed certification! 🩸👏

Emergencies can happen anywhere, and knowing what to do can save lives. We're proud to help equip our campus community with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond when seconds count.

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Stop The Bleed ACS
Coastal Alabama Community College

10/28/2026

Groups of NUR 113 students from our Atmore campus were in the simulation lab today, continuing to build their nursing knowledge and clinical skills as they work toward becoming safe, confident, and compassionate nurses! We love seeing our students put their learning into practice and take another step toward their future in healthcare. Keep up the great work, future nurses! 🐺👏

10/28/2026

🚑🚒Honoring Our First Responders!🚓🚨📞

On National First Responders Day, the Coastal Alabama Community College Simulation Program is proud to recognize and support the incredible community partners who show up when others need them most.

From EMS and fire services to law enforcement and dispatch services, these dedicated professionals serve our communities with courage, compassion, and commitment.

We are grateful for the partnerships we share and the opportunity to work alongside these heroes through training, education, and collaborative emergency preparedness. Together, we're helping build stronger, safer communities across Coastal Alabama!

Thank you for all you do, today and every day!💙

10/28/2026

Groups of NUR 211 students from our Bay Minette campus joined us in the Coastal Alabama Simulation Lab today for high-risk obstetric (HROB) training! Before jumping into scenarios, students participated in orientation to become familiar with the simulation environment, expectations, and learning process.

Why does this matter? Psychological safety begins before the scenario even starts! A good orientation helps learners feel comfortable asking questions, making decisions, acknowledging uncertainty, and learning from mistakes without fear of embarrassment or judgment. A good orientation helps ease the uncertainty of knowing where things are and how they work.

When students feel safe to learn, they can focus on what matters most: developing clinical judgment and preparing to provide safe, effective care for moms and babies. 🤰🩺

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10/26/2026

A group of NUR 114 students from our Brewton and Atmore campuses were in the Simulation Lab today, putting their knowledge into practice and building the skills they’ll need to care for their future patients!

Through hands-on learning, our students are developing clinical judgment, confidence, and the critical thinking skills that make a difference in patient care. Every experience is another step toward becoming exceptional healthcare professionals!

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10/25/2026

Debriefing Beyond Simulation: Transforming Clinical Learning Through Conversation

We were honored to present our Debriefing Beyond Simulation workshop on Friday to nursing and allied health faculty at Coastal Alabama Community College!

Together, we explored how intentional, reflective conversations can transform everyday clinical experiences into meaningful learning opportunities. Debriefing isn't just for the simulation lab; it’s a powerful tool for developing clinical judgment, encouraging reflection, and preparing students to provide safe, effective patient care.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and shared in this important conversation about strengthening clinical education! 🩺👏

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Coastal Alabama Community College Nursing and Allied Health
Coastal Alabama Community College