Developing a New State of the Art Simulation Learning Center

Coordinating and facilitating the creation of a new Simulation Learning Center is a daunting task. This article reports the planning, developing, building, and implementing of a simulation laboratory within a new School of Nursing building. The Activity Model of technology adoption describes the activities in the timeline that are divided into six specific work phases. A move-in schedule displays the essential activities that were sequentially carried out to effectively coordinate the transition into a new space to begin an academic year. The take away points and lessons learned during each of the phases are summarized as well as future considerations for growth of the Center.