“The College of Nursing is boldly rising to address the nursing shortage across the state of Florida and beyond. The expansion of our simulation lab aligns with our significant increase in undergraduate enrollment. The use of high-fidelity simulation serves to expose our students to complex scenarios that bridge the gap between academia and clinical practice.”
Ryan Douthett
Interim Assistant Dean – Undergraduate Programs, Florida State University
ALW collaborated closely with the College of Nursing to reimagine the underutilized space as a high-performing clinical teaching environment. Navigating challenges such as low floor-to-floor heights and existing infrastructure, which made it harder to perform electrical and HVAC adjustments, the design team maximized functionality while introducing finishes and lighting that evoke a calm, healing atmosphere — sea green accents, parchment-colored walls and contemporary fixtures nod to the aesthetics of modern health care spaces.
While the benefits to nursing education are numerous, the physical transformation itself is a notable achievement. The basement of the building, which once housed elements of the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science, underwent a complete renovation in partnership with Southern Standard Construction and ALW.
Mechanical and electrical systems were brought up to current code, accessibility issues were resolved, and the new simulation labs were outfitted with durable rubber health care flooring, acoustical paneling and crash rails to accommodate mobile hospital beds, creating a realistic and adaptable setting for training the next generation of health care professionals.
