Science Interactive Launches New Nursing Fundamentals

Helping Programs Build Clinical-Ready Students at Scale

With the launch of 22 Nursing Fundamentals labs, Science Interactive becomes the only provider offering hands-on and virtual curriculum aligned with nursing accreditation standards—designed to build real procedural confidence before clinical placements and support hybrid, online and in-person delivery.

ENGLEWOOD, CO—JUNE 18, 2025—Science Interactive, a leader in supporting effective science education, announced today the launch of its Nursing Fundamentals discipline—now available as part of its growing catalog of Quality Matters–certified curriculum. The discipline, developed by experienced nursing educators, is designed to help programs expand access to quality nursing education, without compromising on quality or rigor—and just in time.

Healthcare systems continue to face unprecedented demand for nurses, with the U.S. facing a projected shortage of more than 78,000 full-time RNs this year—and nearly 200,000 openings annually through 2032. Programs remain under pressure to train more students, and Science Interactive’s new Nursing Fundamentals serves as a way for programs to scale offerings beyond campus confines while maintaining clinical rigor.

“These labs are designed to support all types of learners—visual, auditory, reading/writing, and kinesthetic—so every nursing student can succeed while meeting their individual learning needs. They’re built for seamless use across online, hybrid, and on-campus formats, aligned with CCNE and ACEN accreditation standards, and integrated with the OpenStax Clinical Nursing Skills textbook to provide both foundational knowledge and the real-world experience needed for advanced coursework and clinical success,” noted Susan M. Rouse, PhD, RN, CNE(ret).

“When nursing applicants are turned away due to capacity and on-campus constraints, programs need solutions to expand access that don’t sacrifice quality,” said Dr. Caitlin Runne-Janczy, Chief Academic Officer at Science Interactive. “Our new Nursing Fundamentals offering equips students with the practical skills, procedural fluency, and confidence they need for clinicals—wherever they’re learning—finally giving programs the flexibility to offer varying course formats.”

Real Skills. Real Tools. Real Confidence.

The new discipline features 22 labs aligned to CCNE and ACEN standards and uses a hands-on nursing kit that includes clinical-grade tools, such as practice arm models for injections and blood draws, to support authentic skills development at home or on campus. 

Sample hands-on and virtual labs include: 

• Vital Signs Assessment – For developing essential skills using professional tools to measure temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation.
• Injections & Med Admin: For practicing intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections using realistic injection pads, as well as topical/oral medication administration.
• Blood Draw Procedures – For practicing venipuncture using high-quality simulation arms with realistic vein and tissue models.
• Head-to-Toe Assessments & Range of Motion: For reinforcing holistic patient assessments and physical exam techniques.
• Wound Care and Dressing – For assessing, cleaning and dressing wounds using materials and dressing supplies.

Backed by decades of experience helping hundreds of institutions deliver high-quality science education, this nursing solution stands on a strong foundation. In addition to all-new Nursing Fundamentals labs, Science Interactive offers a full suite of labs across essential nursing prerequisites, including Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, General, Organic & Biochemistry, Biology, and Genetics. The result? A streamlined, consistent pathway that supports students from day one in the lab to their first clinical placement, no matter the program format or timeline.

“We didn’t just build a set of labs. We built a rigorous learning experience that scales with your program and supports student readiness every step of the way,” said Runne-Janczy.

Why Programs Are Adopting the Nursing Fundamentals Lab Solution

Whether courses are fully online, on campus, or hybrid, instructors can use these labs to elevate the student learning experience and reinforce critical concepts. 

• Scalability: Serve more students without adding lab space or overburdening faculty
• Accreditation Alignment: All labs designed to meet CCNE and ACEN outcomes
• Clinical Readiness: Build real procedural skills, not just simulations
• Flexible Delivery: Hands-on kits shipped to students or campus; virtual options available for all labs
• Faculty Support: Science Interactive helps map labs to syllabi and integrate with existing courses—no full-course overhaul required

“By combining academic rigor with real-world applicability, our Nursing Fundamentals can expand the pathway to nursing careers with flexible, high-quality curriculum that meets today’s learners where they are,” said Sasha Peterson, CEO of Science Interactive. “Our goal is to empower programs with the tools they need to deliver meaningful, hands-on lab experiences that prepare students for the realities of careers in nursing—without compromising on rigor or engagement.”

With this launch, Science Interactive now offers the largest collection of labs designed to support higher ed STEM programs.

To learn more about the Nursing Fundamentals discipline or to view a full lab list, visit www.scienceinteractive.com.