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Mount Marty College Opens Nursing Simulation Center

Mount Marty College Opens Nursing Simulation Center

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Mount Marty College marked the opening of their Avera Nursing and Simulation Center.

The new $1.7 million facility is housed in the Avera Science and Nursing Complex on the Yankton campus.
One of the center’s upgrades is a state-of-the-art nursing simulation lab.
Nursing Dean Dr Mary Krogh says it is nearly real hands on treatment…

Krogh says the lab can create unusual events for students..

Krogh says they are seeing increasing interest in their nursing classes…

The lab was funded in part by a one million dollar grant from Avera Health.

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