Customer Stories
“It has been my privilege to work with KbPort™ since 2013 on the development of and continued improvement for our special Simulation Center. Wallace State Community College – Hanceville embarked on the development of a new nursing facility in 2011. In searching for a company who could assist with video capture of simulation and installation of state-of-the-art technology, Wallace State decided to partner with KbPort™. The factors driving this decision were related to costs, unique design with installers from KbPort™ doing the actual physical work, and ongoing customer service. For more than ten years, Wallace has been a very satisfied customer and has never regretted the partnership. Our Simulation Center is unique and has features that are the envy of all who tour the facility, thanks in part to KbPort™. Of course, KbPort™ has collaborated with us on any challenges and has completed a total update recently to keep us on the cutting edge of simulation to offer our health science students the best possible learning experiences. We searched through many possibilities prior to our decision to partner with KbPort™. This company has consistently met and/or exceeded our expectations.”
— Deborah “Pepper” Hoover, MSN, FNP, RN
Chairperson, Department of Nursing Education
Wallace State Community College
“I have worked with KbPort™ since 2019 as the Simulation Technician and Coordinator at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, Alabama. I cannot say enough good things about this company and their products. In 2022, we upgraded our entire simulation center and skills labs. We have ten rooms in the simulation center and three skills labs. The original KbPort™ ETC™ system was installed in 2010. Undoubtedly, we were going to stick with KbPort for the upgrade. This was a big reason why it was an easy choice to make when looking for a medication dispensing system. We knew KbPort™ had a solution for us.
Hands down, the customer service is top-notch, including sales associates, installers, tech support, and especially the administrative assistant who answers the phone. You will never get a recording with KbPort™; they do give the local hometown feel when working with the entire team. I will always recommend KbPort™ to anyone I talk with who is looking for an Audiovisual system or medication dispensing system. This does say a lot since my husband owns his own audio-visual company. The ease and simplicity of their products is a huge plus. Everything KbPort™ makes looks excellent down to the screen saver. The medication cabinets were a beautiful addition to our medication rooms. The flexibility of the debriefing and viewing capability is impressive. I can turn any classroom into a debriefing area. I will recommend KbPort™ to anyone I meet. I look forward to working with KbPort for many years to come.”
— Tiffanie Doyle, AAS
Simulation and Skills Lab Coordinator
Wallace Community College
No need to knock. The door to opportunity is wide open at Wallace State. Since 1966, Wallace State Community College has been connecting community members to big-time opportunities, innovating higher education in Alabama and winning awards along the way.
Often ranked one of the best Community Colleges not only in Alabama, but in all of the United States, WSCC is committed to learning that transforms lives and communities. Wallace State Department of Nursing Education’s (WSCC-DNE) mission is to promote standards of excellence in nursing education through student-centered learning while emphasizing integrity, compassion, resourcefulness and diversity. WSCC-DNE produces graduates who are dedicated and exceptional healthcare providers committed to transforming the lives of patients, families and the community.
WSCC’s Health Division programs don’t stop at Nursing (LPN and RN), but also include a large variety of degrees in healthcare dedicated to enhancing the lives of future patients including, but not limited to, Practical Nursing, Health Information Technology, Medical Laboratory Technician, Emergency Medical Services, and Physical and Occupational Therapy Assistant programs.
Learn more about WSCC’s Health Division here.
“For over a decade, the partnership between Duquesne University School of Nursing and KbPort™ has been transformative. KbPort’s installation of state-of-the-art audio and video recording equipment has significantly enhanced the capabilities of the Learning and Simulation Center at Duquesne. This advanced technology has allowed nursing students to engage in realistic, high-fidelity simulations, providing them with invaluable hands-on experience. The ability to record and review these simulations has been instrumental in fostering a deeper understanding of clinical practices and improving student outcomes.
KbPort’s ongoing support has been equally crucial in maintaining the high standards of the Learning and Simulation Center. Their commitment to ensuring the equipment remains up-to-date and fully functional has enabled Duquesne to continuously offer cutting-edge educational experiences. This collaboration has not only strengthened the School of Nursing’s curriculum but also reinforced its reputation as a leader in nursing education. The synergy between Duquesne and KbPort™ exemplifies how strategic partnerships can drive innovation and excellence in academic settings.”
— Joseph Seidel, BA
Assistant Dean, Instructional and Clinical Technology
Duquesne University
Taking a holistic approach to student learning and patient care has been one of the hallmarks of Duquesne School of Nursing since opening in 1937. Duquesne was among the first schools of nursing in the country to offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, which remains their most popular program. In 1997, Duquesne became a pioneer in offering a fully online Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) which has enabled them to offer several other online programs including the Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN), Post-Master’s Certificates (PMC) and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
Today, Duquesne offers extraordinary clinical experiences at sites located in the heart of Pittsburgh, which is on the cutting edge of health care opportunities and research. Students enjoy outstanding first-time licensure pass rates for the BSN (97.15%) and 100% for each three of the MSN Nurse Practitioner programs.
Duquesne nursing graduates and faculty are making a difference as practitioners and researchers, educators and scholars, leaders and innovators.
Learn more about Duquesne University’s School of Nursing here.
“We have partnered with KbPort™ to do multiple installs, across our Enterprise’s Simulation Centers, since 2012. Excellence is always the first word that comes to my mind! From my initial contact with their sales team, to their on-site install technicians and everyone in-between, I can always expect and receive top-of-the-line service, commitment and responsiveness. As our Simulation program continues to grow I fully expect KbPort™ will also continue to be a an interquel part of that growth.”
— Brian E. Hutchison, MHSA, CDR, FMFOQ, MSC, USN
Director
CHRISTUS Simulation Institute
The CHRISTUS simulation program is designed to offer state-of-the-art recreations of clinical events and potential patient complications in a safe and controlled environment. CHRISTUS prioritizes the quality of care delivered to their patients and increases the skill sets and training efficiency for their associates. Their simulation centers are also utilized as training sites for research of new equipment and clinical processes and procedures, allowing researchers to gather data on how patients are likely to respond to changes in patient care protocols.
As community partners, CHRISTUS interdisciplinary simulation centers are available to other healthcare and educational institutions for various courses, educational opportunities, and a conference site.
Learn more about the CHRISTUS Simulation Institute here.
“KbPort™ has proved to be an excellent choice for an AV solution in our simulation laboratory. We also purchased the SimCabRx™ to add realism for our students when dispensing medications. Everything from sales to installation and customer support has exceeded expectations. The team was professional and responsive, ensuring every detail was tailored to our needs. The AV setup is intuitive and reliable, providing seamless integration for training sessions. We couldn’t be more pleased with the efficiency and quality of the entire process.”
— Jennifer Zirzow, MSN-Ed, RN, RNC
Assistant Director of Nursing, Director of Simulation
United Nursing College
United Nursing College’s mission is to transform students into highly skilled healthcare providers who deliver safe, compassionate care with a commitment to the pursuit of lifelong learning. UNC delivers quality education through the development of intellectual, analytical, and critical thinking abilities through evidence-based practice that encompasses cultural competence and ethical standards, ensuring that graduates are empowered to provide exceptional care amidst diverse communities and a dynamic healthcare climate.
UNC has opportunities not just for students to become Nurses, but for continuing education and certifications as well.
Learn more about UNC here.
“Implementing the SimCart™ Elite EMR® documentation cart in our high school nursing program has greatly improved the students’ experience. They appreciate the accessibility and efficiency it offers, streamlining their documentation process and allowing them to focus more on patient care. The system is user-friendly and provides access to technology that exposes students to real-world applications, helping them build confidence and develop essential skills before entering the professional field. Overall, it has had a significant positive impact on their training and learning experience here at DCTS.”
— Monica Lazur-Hagerman, MPH
Program Instructor
Dauphin County Technical School
The mission of the Dauphin County Technical School is to prepare students to enter post-secondary education and industry with the attitude, skills, and knowledge necessary to be in a constantly changing and competitive world. Through the utilization of a curriculum firmly grounded in academic and industry-based standards, DCTS will provide all students with the skills, and knowledge necessary to actively enter a dynamic and competitive high skills workforce and/or post-secondary education.
DCTS has opportunities for students to become highly skilled Nurses and Medical, Veterinary or Dental Assistants among other programs.
Learn more about DCTS Nursing Foundations here.
“Wallace Community College has had the pleasure of working with KbPort™ for over a decade, and their commitment to excellence has never wavered. From providing top-notch products like camera systems, medication carts, and charting software to offering exceptional customer service, they’ve consistently exceeded our expectations. Their support team is always prompt and willing to help resolve any issues efficiently. KbPort™ is a reliable partner who delivers both quality products and outstanding service. Highly recommended!”
— Karen N. Clenney, MS, CHSOS
Health Sciences Faculty Support/Simulation Coordinator
Wallace Community College
Wallace Community College celebrated its 75th Anniversary in 2024. WCC started as a separate technical trade school and junior college that were merged to form south Alabama’s first comprehensive community college. For 75 years, WCC has strived to bring educational opportunities to the people of Alabama.
WCC’s Health Sciences Simulation Center is dedicated to enhancing health sciences education by providing high quality, multimodal healthcare simulation. They strive to develop participants’ interprofessional collaboration, safe and effective patient-centered care, and confidence in clinical decision making with the use of current and emerging simulation tools. WCC’s participating Health Science programs include, but are not limited to: Associate Degree Nursing, Certified Medication and Nursing Assistants, Emergency Medical Services, Dental and Eye Care Assistants, Practical Nursing, Radiologic Technology, and RN to BSN mobility.
Learn more about WCC’s Health Sciences Simulation Center here.
“Our Simulated Learning Lab purchased our first KbPort™ product, SimCabRx™, around 2015. The cabinet was a wonderful teaching tool, allowing the nursing students to do chart reviews, practice safe medication selection and administration, and document care.
Since then we have purchased 2 SimCartRx™ Standard mobile carts and are looking to add to our collection. Having the ability to generate barcodes so students can scan medication adds to the realism of simulation and has improved student confidence. The systems come with pre-programmed patient profiles or you can add your own which is very helpful in making course specific scenarios more realistic.
Additionally, the on-site training, tech support and customer service staff have been invaluable when I have had questions, had to trouble shoot internet connection issues or simply forgot how to create a new medication profile. I would highly recommend any of the KbPort™ products.”
— Gail Jasman MSN, RN
Director, Simulated Learning Lab
Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg
Onward and upward; Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg believes opportunity belongs to those who are ready to work for it and unafraid to do something great with it. Commonwealth University’s Simulated Learning Lab’s (SLL) provides nursing students with a safe and controlled environment to learn and practice the skills necessary to excel not only during their clinical experiences at CU but throughout their nursing careers. The SLL is equipped with hospital beds, various injection and task trainer models, numerous manikins of differing fidelities from newborn to adult, and computerized medication dispensing systems.
Learn more about the University of Commonwealth’s Nursing program here.
“Kbport™ has been an amazing partner as we continue to grow our simulation program. The sales team takes the time to ensure we have the right systems so we can provide the best experience for our learners at each of our three simulation learning sites.
The installation team is incredible! They touch base periodically before install and provide updates on delivery and install dates. The on-site installation team always exceeds our expectations. No matter who comes to do the install they are professional, efficient, and great to work with, taking the time to make sure all systems are working, and all my team members know how to use the equipment before they leave.
What impresses me the most is their customer service. From the moment of initial contact to ongoing support, the entire Kbport™ team is responsive and supportive! When sharing about our simulation program, I always make sure to share how our partnership with Kbport™ makes us a better simulation program.”
— Melody Bethards, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE
Simulation Coordinator
Des Moines Area Community College
Des Moines Area Community College has a legacy of dramatically widening access to education for Central Iowans since March 18, 1966, as a vocational and technical learning center in metro Des Moines. DMACC is dedicated to providing quality, affordable, student-centered education and training to empower their diverse communities and to serve as a catalyst for economic development.
DMACC’s Healthcare Simulation Center students and community partner with a controlled, realistic environment to help develop related decision making, communication, and skills. Their participating programs include, but are not limited to: Associate Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing, Paramedic, Surgical Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, and Fire Science.
Learn more about DMACC Healthcare Simulation program offerings here.
“When people hear KbPort™, one word comes to mind and that’s “Interdisciplinary” defined. For Educational Institutions it’s essential to collaborate, communicate, and work as “one” with so many crucial departments such as Nursing, PT, EMS, and Radiology. KbPort™ has allowed us through their means of forward-thinking technology and support to effortlessly provide cross-campus audio, video, and recording to all elements of our numerous Healthcare Simulation interactions. One company (KbPort™), equals all elements of healthcare simulation at your fingertips.”
— Rico Earl, MBA
Simulation Operations
Kellogg Community College
Kellogg Community College is dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality education to enrich our community and the lives of individual learners. Founded in 1956, Kellogg Community College serves approximately 4,800 students annually via five campuses, customized training, and online coursework. The college is recognized as a premier institution of higher education, having achieved excellence through innovation, quality instruction, a culture of continuous improvement, and learner-centered decision making.
Kellogg’s Health Sciences Programs included Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Dental Hygiene, Emergency Medical Services, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Medical Assistant, Nursing, Nursing Assistant Training (CNA), and more! The college utilizes various KbPort™ products throughout these programs for an interdisciplinary learning experience relative to real-world healthcare work.
Learn more about Kellogg Community College Health Sciences program offerings here.
“I couldn’t be happier with my experience using KbPort™ for our nursing simulation program. The technology is top-notch, providing realistic and immersive scenarios that are crucial for students’ hands-on learning. What truly sets KbPort™ apart, though, is their customer service. From initial setup to ongoing support, their team has been incredibly responsive and helpful.”
— Carla Dormeus, EdD, MS, CHSE, CHSOS
Director of Simulation
Florida State University, College of Nursing
Florida State University, College of Nursing educates clinicians, leaders, scholars, and advanced practitioners who can enhance the quality of life for people of all cultures, economic levels, and geographic locations. The CON integrates the liberal arts and sciences with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for lifelong learning, personal responsibility, and sustained achievement in the nursing profession and the communities in which our graduates reside.
Learn more about FSU College of Nursing here.
“My school has used KbPort™ since 2019 and it has been more than useful, it is an invaluable tool to teach medication administration…Our students love the experience as it really simulates what they will see in a hospital or skilled nursing facility. I highly recommend this company!”
— Jennifer Kean
Practical Nursing Program Coordinator
Piscataway Magnet Schools
At Middlesex County Magnet Schools, our students are our most important asset. We’re focused on creating happier, safer, smaller learning environments where our students can apply their unique talents and explore common interests through hands-on learning. We’ve created a welcoming environment to harness the unique strengths of each student to help them attain their goals.
The licensed Practical Nurse Program at the Middlesex County Magnets Schools is a 15 month program. It includes both classroom training as well as clinical training. The coursework to become an LPN includes nursing fundamentals, nursing math, pediatric and geriatric nursing, surgical nursing, anatomy, physiology and nutrition. After completing that coursework, you also need to pass the National Council Licensure Examination through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
Learn more about the Practical Nursing Program here.
“My school has used KbPort™ since 2019 and it has been more than useful, it is an invaluable tool to teach medication administration. The carts are a little bit hard to learn how to use but the customer service team is awesome and will explain anything you don’t understand. Also, this past school year, our carts stopped working as they had been unplugged for most of last summer, and I had to get help from tech support.
I was worried because I am not very tech-savvy, which is the story with most people my age. But the tech team was very knowledgeable and helpful and I got our two carts up and running! They were great!
Our students love the experience as it really simulates what they will see in a hospital or skilled nursing facility.
I highly recommend this company!”
— Piscataway Magnet Schools Practical Nursing Program Coordinator
Jennifer Kean
“KbPort™ systems provide a realistic environment for my students and all the systems work together to make integration simple and easy…if I have ever had a question or concern with any of the programs, the customer support and sales team are above the rest. I have answers in a timely manner or a quick visit by a member of the KbPort™ family to help me out”
— Paula J. Gibson, BS, CPht, CDA, EMT
Pharmacy Instructor
A.W. Beattie Career Center
The mission of A.W. Beattie Career Center is to empower each student to become a successful professional in a continuously evolving regional and global economy through equitable access to the latest industry standards and technology education. The vision of A.W. Beattie Career Center is to be a progressive career center that fosters excellence in career and technical education for students. This vision includes students being well educated and skilled for their post secondary education and career pathway.
A.W. Beattie Career Center is proud of each student’s efforts to pursue their passion.
Learn more about A.W. Beattie Career Center here.
“KbPort™ systems provide a realistic environment for my students and all the systems work together to make integration simple and easy. Currently, we use SimEMR® which is a web-based simulation that gives our students experience in seeing and using electronic medical records. This system allows our students to focus on the hands-on experiences instead of trying to figure out complicated programs. With the program scenarios I can track my students’ progress and do debriefing and feedback with ease.
We also purchase and use SimCabRx™, the Pharmacy Tech Lesson Plans and TeachMEDS. This allows my students to use barcode scanning for medication verification, and it is integrated with the SimEMR® simulated electronic medical records. We are using this program to simulate medication distribution, practice safety protocols, reinforce critical thinking and work with accuracy. We have also purchased the virtual program; I have found that this is an easy way to reinforce learning objectives covered in our pharmacy program and the use of the SimEMR® with the SimCabRx™ allows us to work with other healthcare programs to simulate real life scenarios.
On another note, if I have ever had a question or concern with any of the programs, the customer support and sales team are above the rest. I have answers in a timely manner or a quick visit by a member of the KbPort™ family to help me out.”
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— Beattie Tech Pharmacy Team Instructor
Paula J. Gibson, BS, CPht, CDA, EMT
“The Nursing Education Lesson Plans, Second Edition are a great way for students to learn more about pharmacology, types of charting, medical math, time management for things such as med passes, and it also helps them handle medications and learn what to do if an error is made. I believe all of this will help prepare students for the future.”
— Sarah Dietz, MSN, RN-BC
Nursing and Health Sciences Instructor
A.W. Beattie Career Center
The mission of A.W. Beattie Career Center is to empower each student to become a successful professional in a continuously evolving regional and global economy through equitable access to the latest industry standards and technology education.
The Health and Nursing Services Program provides twelfth grade students the opportunity to jump-start their post-secondary training and work towards a career as healthcare professionals. The Health and Nursing Science core curriculum prepares learners for future success in the rapidly growing healthcare industry, whether they go on to become Patient Care Technicians, Nursing Assistants, Medical Assistants, EKG Technicians, Phlebotomy Technicians, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, or Physician Assistants.
Students will have the opportunity to obtain many health care certifications, including but not limited to First Aid, CPR, Stop the Bleed, and Patient Care Technician. Students will also have the opportunity to engage in clinicals in a nursing home, hospital, and/or doctor’s office setting, allowing them to experience health care professionals in action as well as to help identify which career they want to pursue in health care.
Learn more about Health and Nursing Sciences here.
“I personally like the step-by-step directions with pictures included. My students liked the format of how the material was introduced: an assignment, then activity, then a final assessment. This is how we do a lot of things in CTE – I go over the topic, we practice, there is homework, then a final assessment or competency. I think the lesson plans are presented in a beneficial format.
We previously utilized the Nursing Education Lesson Plans, First Edition, and found the Second Edition improved by presenting information in a beneficial format. My students enjoyed reviewing the new edition and thought it was easy to follow and did not seem overwhelming. After looking through the update, we would like to implement it in our curriculum.“
— Beattie Tech Health and Nursing Sciences Team Instructor
Sarah Dietz, MSN, RN-BC
“I can’t say enough about KbPort™, both with SimCabRx™ and the Pharmacy Program, any issue I’ve had (which isn’t many) has been solved or fixed quickly. If you’re looking for a program or cart, check them out.
The newest edition of the Pharmacy Tech program is so user friendly and works great with the added medications for your SimCabRx™. Each lesson comes with a brief introduction, terms, and step by step guidance to help your students work through the assignments. Bonus this year is the instructor manual with scenarios, notes, and answer keys.”
— Paula J. Gibson, BS, CPht, CDA, EMT
Pharmacy Instructor
A.W. Beattie Career Center
The mission of A.W. Beattie Career Center is to empower each student to become a successful professional in a continuously evolving regional and global economy through equitable access to the latest industry standards and technology education.
The Introduction to Pharmacy Program will provide twelfth grade students the opportunity to jump-start their post-secondary training and work towards a career with increased employment opportunities over the next ten years. Students will learn compounding formulas and ratios, laws and regulations, participate in module lab work, practice sterilization skills, and demonstrate proficiency as required by industry standards.
Student instruction includes the PassAssured interactive pharmacy training and test preparation for the Pharmacy Technician certification exam. Students will participate in mock simulations and gain hands on experience within the community.
Learn more about Introduction to Pharmacy here.
“I have been using the KbPort™ Pharmacy Program (Virtual Study™) for 2 years now in my Pharmacy Technician Program. It gives the students hands on experiences and lessons that they can complete at their own pace.
I also use the Pharmacy Tech Lesson Plans that go along with the SimCabRx™, these plans are easy to follow and again give my students experiences in using the cart, running reports, and learning medications. I have recently used the cart with our Surgical Science program and our Health and Nursing Sciences program, so that the students who will be working in the pharmacy can see what it’s like to work with others in the medical field.
We have sent meds to the surgical department, the nursing unit and nursing homes, we mimic receiving medication requests, filling the request, and sending them to the unit they are needed. When doing this we have also had the wrong medication sent, so that all classes can learn and understand that it happens, what to do when it happens and how to fix the problem.”
— Beattie Tech Pharmacy Team Instructor
Paula J. Gibson, BS, CPht, CDA, EMT
“The STAR Center prides itself on being modern, flexible, and customer focused, KbPort clearly shares our philosophy.”
— Christopher Strother, MD
Assistant Professor Emergency Medicine, Pediatric
Education Director, ED STAR Center Director, Undergraduate Simulation ISMMS
Mount Sinai Emergency Department Simulation Teaching and Research Center
The mission of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai’s Division of Simulation is to provide realistic patient encounters in a risk free environment to enhance emergency medicine resident, medical student, physician assistant, and nursing education. The simulations are performed the HELPS center (Human Emulation, Education and Evaluation Lab for Patient Safety and Professional Study) occupying 1,600 square feet of space with two video linked conference rooms and two fully functional simulation rooms with adult, pediatric, and infant simulators in the Anesthesia department.
The emergency medicine residents participate in monthly simulation conferences in case based format followed by a debriefing and evidence based didactic session. Emphasis is placed on team building skills, leadership and communication, procedural competency, and medical management. Simulation is also built into the mandatory fourth year medical student sub-internship in emergency medicine to allow students the opportunity to manage acute medical and trauma resuscitations on their own. Current simulation research in the department includes the areas of pediatric simulation and resuscitation and the development of resident assessment tools. The division has also begun a senior resident specialty track in simulation and education for residents interested in a career in education
“The Mount Sinai Emergency Department Simulation Teaching and Research Center (ED STAR) opened in May 2014. KbPort was an integral part of opening our center. As we were building from the ground up and working on a very limited budget we needed flexibility and creative solutions. KbPort’s ability to customize their product to match both our needs and our budget set them apart from anyone else. They had a clear understanding of the technology of both the software and the hardware; from mannequins to cameras they knew what they were doing. Having to work with only one vendor to do everything: the cameras, sound, and software was a huge advantage as clearly all the parts have to work together and we only had to speak with one company to get it all done. Another point that set them apart was their software’s ability to work with ALL of our mannequins, regardless of manufacturer or even age. Our oldest mannequins still work well with their software. They were honest and flexible with us in designing our system and at no time tried to up-sell us or bait and switch us with more expensive products like some companies did.
We’ve been extremely pleased with the product after installation as well. Customization, even after installation is maximal. We’ve been able to easily add televisions, devices, and computers into the recording stream, capturing not only the mannequin events and the cameras, but our videos and photos used in a session as well. KbPort’s team has been quick to communicate and respond to our need. Their ability to work with our technical team and immediately address and usually fix any concerns we have has been outstanding. They are a small company, and you get to know them quickly and they treat you like a valued customer right from the start. We feel appreciated and valued by their company, even though we are a small lab with a modest budget. Deciding on a company last year to install our audio-visual simulation software was difficult, recommending one is easy now. KbPort was clearly the right decision for the STAR Center. The STAR Center is a small simulation center that prides itself on being modern, flexible, and customer focused, KbPort clearly shares our philosophy.”
— The Star Center Team
Christopher Strother, MD
Andreea Nemes, MD
Gnendy Indig
“We are so pleased with how easy the system is to use and the great quality of our recordings. KbPort’s customer service is absolutely the BEST!”
— Shannon Gouzie
Learning Resource and Simulation Center Manager
University of Southern Maine
Ideally located in the southern end of the beautiful State of Maine, the University of Southern Maine (USM) School of Nursing boasts excellent faculty and programs, with unique and rich community partnerships. The School’s faculty are committed to providing exemplary educational programs, scholarships, and community and professional service which is responsive to the needs of the citizens of Maine and the global community.
The newly expanded Learning Resources and Simulation Center at USM’s School of Nursing, has enabled the nursing program to build on its use of clinical simulation to meet the interactive learning needs of its growing nursing program. The new Simulation Center has four patient rooms with a control center between each of the two rooms. Computers located in the control room control the manikins. One-way glass allows for viewing of the health care scenarios as they evolve in the patient rooms. In addition, students and faculty will now have the capability to record or show live simulations as they occur in a new debriefing room. The renovations also include the new Fundamentals Lab. The lab is a fully supplied, five-bed patient care unit, equipped for nursing students to learn complete and competent patient care.
“The use of realistic, simulated health-care situations allows more students to become better accustomed to acute-care situations before they actually begin their real-world clinical placements. Research has shown that nursing students who engage in simulation instruction have greater retention of knowledge and skills and demonstrate more self-confidence. The USM School of Nursing is the largest nursing education program in Maine, with 545 majors at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including a new Doctor of Nursing Practice degree.”
— Shannon Gouzie
“…thank you for the overall KbPort experience. …the workmanship is a work of art!”
— Patricia L. Schryver, MSN/ED, RN
Ehealth Nursing Coordinator
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Bristol Community College
As the leading resource for education and workforce development in southeastern Massachusetts, Bristol Community College (BCC) provides programs that promote individual opportunity and the region’s economic health. Their programs offer a strong foundation in liberal arts and sciences; career-ready education in health sciences, engineering and technology, and business; and comprehensive developmental education and adult literacy services; delivered in a learner-centered, supportive community. BCC prepares well-rounded learners for employment and for life.
BCC eHealth Careers Nursing is a modern, hybrid modality of the already renowned BCC Nursing program, providing an innovative, hybrid learning environment which combines online and classroom learning. The BCC eHealthCareers building, in downtown New Bedford, features a 6,500 square foot ‘Nursing Suite’ to house state-of-the-art simulation labs, training space, classrooms, offices and a simulated pharmacy for students in Nursing, Pharmacy Tech and Phlebotomy.
“On behalf of Bristol Community College’s nursing program, I just wanted to send out a quick thank you for the overall KbPort experience. Your company came highly recommended and it is obvious why this is. First, you were able to fit us in on short notice and we truly appreciate that. Second, the organization of mailing the proper tools and equipment was impressive. Third, the installers, Jordan and Dave, were extremely professional, diligent, and knowledgeable. Finally, the workmanship is a work of art! I have been around construction most of my life. The “cleanliness”, organization, and presentation of all of that wiring is nothing short of a masterpiece; a demonstration of pride in workmanship. We look forward to our KbPort video recording training and our future blending simulation recording and debriefing into our nursing curriculum.”
— Patricia L. Schryver, MSN/ED, RN
“…when anyone asks about who to go to for AV equipment we always immediately point them to KbPort. You are all a joy to work with!”
— Barbara K. Ratliff, RN, BSN, MBA
Simulation Specialist
Baptist Health Montgomery, AL
Institute for Patient Safety and Medical Simulation
The Institute for Patient Safety and Medical Simulation is a partnership between Baptist Health and Auburn University. The Institute’s mission is to improve the quality of healthcare while reducing the likelihood of medical errors.
The 22,500 square-foot facility was conceived as a training center for new and experienced healthcare professionals.
The training teaches physicians, experienced nurses, nursing students, residents, fellows, medical students, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, paramedics and other healthcare professionals through a unique combination of simulations training and an emphasis on SMART Training.
SMART Training promotes patient safety through the advancement of teamwork. It empowers team members to apply high-level communication skills and purpose-based decision making to yield the best outcomes for the patient. This type of training truly impacts the care patients receive from Baptist Health employees. Patients and the community benefit greatly from having an institute of this nature in Montgomery. The technology being used and innovative processes being taught provide healthcare professionals with skills and knowledge that is unsurpassed.
“Thank you so much for your patience and your great service. I want you to know that I realize that you went above and beyond to help us. That’s why when anyone asks about who to go to for AV equipment we always immediately point them to KbPort. You are all a joy to work with! It is greatly appreciated!!”
— Barbara K. Ratliff, RN, BSN, MBA