Name the Sims and win!

Photo above: The Sim family on display in PTC's main hall.

PTC nursing students have undoubtedly met the SimMan, who is actually part of an entire family including "SimMom" and "SimBaby." The new, high-tech SimMen (simulation manikins) are being used for students enrolled in healthcare programs that allow students to experience realistic patient scenarios in the classroom. The Sims talk, have heartbeats, bleed, and more! If you haven’t met the Sims yet, stop by the exhibit in the main hall, where they are on display now through Mon. Jan. 24.

At this time, all Sims are nameless, and your help is needed in naming them -- after all, they do talk back! Health Care Alliance staff members at PTC are in the midst of a "Name the Sims" contest, whereby you have a chance to name each Sim family member and win a prize! Stop by the display in the main hall, meet the Sims, and dream up names for each. Once you have names for all the Sims, stop by the Student Affairs Office, pick up a "Name the Sims" ballot, and fill in the names -- be sure to specify what name you intend for each Sim. Final names will be determined after 5 p.m. on Mon. Jan. 24.

The Sim family is comprised of:
-- SimMan (Mom)
-- SimMan 3G (Dad)
-- SimBaby (Baby)
-- SimMobile (SimMan used for "loaning" to hospitals and other locations for training)

For more information about the Health Care Alliance, click here, or call 320-629-4566. Also, be a fan of the Health Care Alliance on Facebook!