CHP Facilities - The STAR Center

The STAR Center

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STAR Center Coming in Fall 2023

Detroit Mercy’s goal is to graduate the next generation of healthcare professionals who will lead the charge to transform health systems.

Students in the College of Health Professions and the McAuley School of Nursing will soon benefit from the Simulation, Technology and Research (STAR) Center — complete with emerging technology and state-of-the-art collaboration spaces.

The STAR Center implements the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) Standards of Best Practice.

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Features

The STAR Center will include new simulation rooms to provide unique, hands-on experiences for students. These rooms include:

  • High-fidelity and multi-function rooms
  • High-tech trauma/operating room
  • Telehealth room

The STAR Center will also include a staffing wing, conference rooms and collaborative spaces.

Students will use virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) technology and equipment to refine their skills. These state-of-the-art resources will prepare them to thrive in their clinicals and future careers. In addition, the new facilities will offer students hands-on learning opportunities to address healthcare needs and practice crisis management in a controlled, authentic setting.

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Learn through Hands-On Experience

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Gain Confidence in Your Skills Ahead of Clinicals

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Utilize the Latest Healthcare Technology

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Receive Personalized Guidance from Experienced Faculty

Our Mission and Legacy

College of Health Professions & McAuley School of Nursing faculty are experts in their field and pride themselves on their accessibility to you throughout your education. They will provide you with one-on-one mentorship and guidance to help you move along a path to excellence. We have a strong track record of exceptional education through the alumni who have made a difference in the health of countless individuals, families, and communities all over the world.

As the only Jesuit and Mercy institution in the country, Detroit Mercy is founded on the bedrock values of justice, leadership and service. Here, you will not only learn the skills needed to be an outstanding healthcare provider, but you’ll also develop a deep understanding of how to think beyond yourself and strive to affect positive change for the greater good.

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I felt confident in my clinicals because I was able to perfect my skills in the open labs. The labs aren’t crowded, so I was able to practice until I felt comfortable.

— Alex Ragland
Nursing
Belleville, MI

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