Now Hiring: Nursing Assistant Actors Needed!
Are you interested in playing a vital role in training future nursing professionals? Minnesota West is currently seeking candidates to serve as resident actors in long-term care settings for skills testing.
Role Description:
- Role: Resident or person receiving care during skills tests.
- Responsibilities: Follow provided scripts and scenarios to realistically portray a healthcare client.
- Training: Mandatory training provided by Minnesota Nursing Assistant Testing Company, Headmaster, to become a certified actor.
- Location: Opportunities available in Granite Falls, Marshall, and Jackson, MN areas.
- Schedule: Part-time, year-round opportunity. Test-out times vary by site location and typically run weekdays (various dates) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
How to Apply:
For more information or to express your interest, please contact:
Megan Gorres at megan.gorres@mnwest.edu
Melinda Lamote at melinda.lamote@mnwest.edu
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Equipment Available:
| Anatomage Tablet | ||
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Explore over 2,600 labeled structures in two digital cadavers, featuring male and female anatomy. Students can engage with cadavers in many ways, from performing cuts and exploring anatomical systems to rendering volumes for 3D analysis. In classrooms already using the Anatomage Table, students can study the Tablets before labs to enhance their familiarity with dissection procedures, furthering their learning. | |
| Anatomage VR Software with 1 Oculus | ||
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Anatomage VR grants you the power to visualize human anatomy in a virtual reality world, allowing you to observe anatomical details that you can’t see in our physical world. Take a deep dive into the human body to investigate below the skin and view each organ system in immense detail. Originating from real human cadavers, the body’s natural colors, size, and volume have been preserved to create a true-to-life dissection experience. The anatomical accuracy of Anatomage Bodies provides students with the most realistic virtual cadavers in the world. |
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| Auscultation Combo Pack - Realityworks | ||
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Use our award-winning Auscultation Trainer to teach students rib palpation, stethoscope placement and how to accurately recognize heart, lung, and bowel sounds. The clear torso details major organs for easy auscultation site identification. Students will hear all heart, lung, and bowel auscultation sounds engineered to sound correct through a stethoscope. Use the tablet and app to customize practice and assessment sessions. | |
| Auscultation Wearable Combo Pack - Realityworks | ||
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This Wearable Auscultation Trainer lets students practice rib palpation, stethoscope placement, and sound recognition as well as patient care skills. Worn by students, standardized patients or manikins, this trainer provides a variety of skills training opportunities. Students will hear all heart, lung and bowel auscultation sounds engineered to sound correct through a stethoscope. Use the tablet and app to customize practice and assessment sessions. | |
| Bandaging and Wound Care Simulator - Realityworks | ||
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Use the Bandaging and Wound Care Simulator to teach basic bandaging, dressing, and wound care skills. It features 16 different wounds, a guide for identification, and curriculum and presentation slides for further education. and aging and Wound Care Simulator with 16 included wounds: Thyroidectomy; Mid-sternal split (with two chest tube drains); Right mastectomy (with simulated drain); Right cholecystectomy (with simulated T-tube); Laparotomy; Appendectomy; Left colostomy; Right ileostomy; Abdominal hysterectomy (transverse incision); Left nephrectomy (thoracoabdominal incision); Right nephrectomy (oblique incision); Laminectomy; Stage 2 sacral decubitus ulcer; Right thigh amputation stump; Tracheostomy incision; Thoracotomy wound (pneumonectomy) |
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| Blood Pressure Simulator - Realityworks | ||
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Use this award-winning Blood Pressure Simulator, a one-of-a-kind training tool, to teach and practice proper techniques for taking blood pressure before actual clinical experience. This wearable simulator distinguishes blood pressure sounds and Korotkoff phases. Students can use it on standardized patients or manikins to make practice scenarios even more realistic. | |
| Choking Baby - Realityworks | ||
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This hands-on Choking Baby simulator teaches the correct technique and force needed to dislodge an object from an infant’s windpipe. | |
| Dental Anatomy Model Set - Realityworks | ||
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Bring dental anatomy concepts to life with our Dental Anatomy Model Set, which features 14 detailed models, including ones that show child dentition, a standard tooth, and different stages of dental development. Lessons integrate each model to emphasize objectives, while printable vocabulary flashcards will help students develop a knowledge of the dental vocabulary in context. | |
| Dental Patient Examination Scenario Cards - Realityworks | ||
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This set of 21 scenario cards features scenarios from the Dental Palpation Simulator. Use in groups or as individual challenges to teach students about the realistic issues dental assistants face during patient examinations. |
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| Dentition Development - Realityworks | ||
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Cast from natural specimen. These four upper and lower jaw halves show four different stages of development: • Approx. 9-year old child |
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| ECG Electrodes Supply Pack 100 - Realityworks | ||
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This pack of 100 ECG electrodes is compatible with the Realityworks ECG Simulator. |
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| ECG Simulator with workbooks and flashcards - Realityworks | ||
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Use this award-winning one-of-a-kind ECG Simulator to teach accurate placement of ECG/EKG leads on the body through rib palpation; how to read 3-, 4-, 5- and 12-lead rhythms; and how to recognize those rhythms on screen and in hard copy. The accompanying software provides individual practice and assessment opportunities on rhythm reading and lead placement, while the included curriculum addresses methods for mitigating commonly read errors. Additionally, students can use our ECG Simulator to prepare for Domains 2 and 3 of the Certified EKG Technician exams. | |
| Epinephrine Injection Supply Pack - Realityworks | ||
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The Epinephrine Injection Supply Pack refills the supply pack of the kit. The supply pack includes: 1-cc syringes (10); Safety needles (10); Simulation epinephrine vials (10); Cloth bandages (10); Alcohol pads (20) |
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| External Tube Identification Models Combo Set - Realityworks | ||
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Use these External Tube Identification Models to create hands-on opportunities for your students. Teach about common tubes, catheters, drains, and ports with this detailed set of full-color relief models. The set comes pre-packaged to create large-group demonstration opportunities as well as small-group activities. Additionally, it includes a comprehensive curriculum. |
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| Fat & Muscle Replica 1 lb | ||
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Dramatic, three- dimensional visual replicas that visually and realistically portray body fat and muscle. The muscle replica is designed to show the muscle configuration developed through exercise. The soft, pliable fat replica, when passed around the room, will have a profound and memorable effect, serving as a strong but motivating attention-getter. The muscle replica represents accurate weight and volume. The fat replica represents approximate volume of fatty tissue, weights vary. Both are made of long-lasting vinyl plastic. Includes 1-lb. Fat Replica (WA14533) and 1-lb. Muscle Replica (WA14573). |
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| Geriatric Sensory Impairment Kit - Realityworks | ||
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Use the Geriatric Sensory Impairment Kit to help students understand common sensory challenges faced by older adult patients and develop geriatric nursing skills. This kit includes the Hearing Impairment Simulator and Geriatric Arthritis Simulator, as well as the Geriatric Tremor Simulator. | |
| Geriatric Medication Management Simulation Kit - Realityworks | ||
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The Geriatric Medication Management Simulation Kit is a one-of-a-kind learning aid to enhance your classroom activities. Help students build empathy and understanding of the challenges experienced by older adults who have multiple medications to manage. The kit enables users to experience a loss of tactile sensation and visual impairments while trying to manage several prescriptions. |
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| Geriatric Skin Condition Set - Realityworks | ||
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The Geriatric Skin Conditions Simulation Set is a one-of-a-kind aging skin condition training tool. This kit includes 9 realistic models of common geriatric skin conditions. Students can adhere these models to human as well as manikin skin and examine the detailed tissue. | |
| Glo Germ Ultra Bright Kit | ||
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Nearly invisible in ordinary light, Glo Germ™ (fluorescent plastic particles) glow under UV light. Used as a graphic illustration to show where bacteria can hide, the Glo Germ™ powder and oil reveal areas most often missed in hand washing. Can be used to demonstrate cross contamination and surface cleaning. Kit includes a hand-held 21 LED ultraviolet flashlight (requires three AA batteries, included), an 8-oz. bottle of Glo Germ™ oil (approx. 75-100 demos), a 1.9-oz. bottle of Glo Germ™ powder (approx. 75-100 demos), and a translucent plastic case. |
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| Healthcare Interpersonal Skills Program - Realityworks | ||
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Use our easy-to-implement Healthcare Interpersonal Skills Program to develop interpersonal skills that are essential to healthcare professionals. Two sets of curricula allow for lessons focused on 10 interpersonal skills, such as communication and teamwork, as well as 8 lessons focused on clinical empathy and patient communication. The scenario cards offer real-world practice opportunities. |
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| Human Torso Model Table Top - Realityworks | ||
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Teach students to understand human anatomy with this detailed tabletop size Human Torso Model. This model fits perfectly on any desk for engaging student interaction. |
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| Infant Vital Signs Trainer - Realityworks | ||
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Our Infant Vital Signs Trainer makes practicing taking basic infant vital signs and conducting newborn physical assessments consistent and realistic. It includes comprehensive curriculum, plus 15 scenarios written by practicing pediatricians to help students understand both normal and abnormal vital signs. Students will hear heart, lung and bowel auscultation sounds engineered to sound correct through a stethoscope. Use the tablet and app to customize practice and assessment sessions. | |
| Knee and Ankle Sports Injury Assessment Kit - Realityworks | ||
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Use this one-of-a-kind Knee and Ankle Sports Injury Assessment Trainer to help students learn how to diagnose and test common sports injuries when real-life examples are not available. Its articulating joints and muscles allow students to get hands-on practice assessing a variety of common ligament and tendon tears, including ACL, MCL, anterior talofibular and more. Additionally, a dial enables users to customize the degree of impact for added realism. The included standards-based curriculum provides 2-3 hours of classroom instruction. |
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| Injection Pads - Realityworks | ||
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The Large Injection Pad features a realistic shape that divides into three layers: skin, subcutaneous tissue, and muscle. It also allows students to see a “bleb” or “wheal.” Liquid may be used with this injection pad. Use the Realityworks injection training models to help your students develop key nursing and vet tech skills. Additionally, incorporate the included curriculum as well for a complete experience. | |
| Medical Math Training Kit - Realityworks | ||
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Reinforce foundational math concepts and introduce students to basic medical math with this supplemental Medical Math Training Kit. The included curriculum, student workbooks, and access to interactive online lessons allow for instructor-led classes or self-paced learning. In addition to basic math for nurses, students will also learn 3 different ways to solve medical math problems: ratio/proportion, desire/have, and dimensional analysis. This flexible program is ideal for a variety of learning environments, including in-person, remote, and hybrid. |
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| Medical Terminology Class Kit - Realityworks | ||
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Use our Medical Terminology Class Kit to teach basic medical terminology through hands-on activities, like using color-coded terminology blocks to match prefixes, suffixes, root words, and combining vowels; practicing correct pronunciation with Context Cards and more. Terminology blocks (10 sets); Student glossary (pack of 20); 1,423 vocabulary flashcards (printable and online access); 35 context cards (1 printed deck and online card access; Downloadable curriculum and a master list of terminology block words. |
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| Microscope with Slides - Realityworks | ||
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A professional biological microscope at an affordable student microscope price. Change powers from 40X to 100X to 400X (up to 1600X with 4X digital zoom) with a turn of the three-position rotating lens turret. The large 3-1/2 in. color LCD screen display rotates 180° so you can easily share your viewing with others. For an even bigger audience, you can use the TV output to display on a television or projector. It’s never been easier to capture stunning images and transfer them to your PC. |
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| Multipurpose Venous Training Arm - Realityworks | ||
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With realistic vein penetration and blood flashback, our Multipurpose Venous Training Arm provides lifelike opportunities for teaching and practicing: |
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| Nursing Employability Scenario Cards - Realityworks | ||
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These pathway/occupation-specific workplace scenario cards cover real-world situations in nursing careers. Use these cards to develop soft skills within specific occupations through small-group discussions, as a large-group icebreaker, or as an individual challenge. Use the program to: Supplement existing employability skills; Teach a complete unit on skills; Generate real-life discussions; Prompt reflection activities; Generate ice-breaker activities. | |
| Pitting Edema Trainer 4-stage | ||
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The trainer uses lifelike simulated tissue to demonstrate Stages 1+ through 4+: |
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| Surgical Tech Instrument Kit with Identification Flash Cards | ||
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Learning to identify surgical tech instruments is made easier when users can handle each instrument and compare action, weight, and feel. Kit contains 29 of the most common surgical instruments for veterinarians with display case and ID flash cards. Instruments include: alligator forceps, Adson thumb tissue forceps, Babcock tissue forceps, Allis tissue forceps, bone chisel, Backhaus towel clamps, Brown-Adson thumb forceps, bone curette, Crile forceps, cold sterile tray, Gelpi retractor, DeBakey vascular thumb forceps, Kelly Forceps, Halsted mosquito hemostatic forceps, Littauer suture removal scissor, Lister bandage scissor, Mayo-Hegar needle holder, Mayo dissecting scissors, Metzenbaum dissecting scissors, Olsen-Hegar needle holder, Rochester-Carmalt hemostatic forceps, rat tooth thumb forceps, Rochester-Pean forceps, Rochester-Ochsner forceps, Russian thumb forceps, Snook ovariohysterectomy hook, Tenotome knife, Weitlaner retractor, and wire suture cutting scissors. Also comes with surgical instrument care and handling instructions. |
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| Suture Practice Class Set - Realityworks | ||
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Use the Suture Practice Class Set to practice suturing in situ for a more realistic experience, helping students develop accurate suturing techniques. The set includes simulated limbs with soft vinyl skin over stitchable foam for a life-like suturing experience. Each set includes enough supplies for up to 7 students to practice simultaneously. The limbs can be cut and sutured multiple times, while the length and breadth of the wounds can be customized. Curriculum is included. | |
| Venipuncture and IV Hand Trainer - Realityworks | ||
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The Venipuncture and IV Hand Trainer enables students to practice basic venipuncture and intravenous insertion procedures. It features realistic vein penetration as well as lifelike blood flashbacks. Additionally, incorporate the included curriculum for a complete experience. |
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| Vinyl Female Catheterization Simulator - Realityworks | ||
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Our Vinyl Female Catheterization Model gives students a hands-on, true-to-life opportunity to practice general urethral catheterization procedures on a life-sized pelvis model with realistic genitalia. Use Realityworks’ catheterization trainers to give students authentic, hands-on catheterization practice with the most lifelike genitalia models on the market. Features include accurate urine flashback, realistic training with proper positioning as well as resistance in actual catheterization. Each catheterization model by Realityworks also includes the FAST-fluid™ management system for quick and easy procedure prep. |
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| Vinyl Male Catheterization Simulator - Realityworks | ||
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Our Vinyl Male Catheterization Simulator gives students a hands-on, true-to-life opportunity to practice general urethral catheterization procedures on a life-sized pelvis model with realistic genitalia. Use Realityworks’ catheterization trainers to give students authentic, hands-on catheterization practice with the most lifelike genitalia models on the market. Features include accurate urine flashback, realistic training with proper positioning as well as resistance in actual catheterization. Each catheterization model by Realityworks also includes the FAST-fluid™ management system for quick and easy procedure prep. |
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Curriculum Review
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Curriculum for Minnesota West programs of study and courses is reviewed by faculty and administration throughout each year. The Academic Affairs and Standards Committee (AASC) is the college’s governing body for curriculum and program changes. Each campus also has a local curriculum committee that reviews and approves curriculum changes before the requests are sent to AASC for final review and approval.
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