NURSING AND INSTRUCTIONAL BUILDING (NIB)
Step into the heart of nursing innovation and education at the Nursing and Instructional Building (NIB). A place where warmth meets wisdom, our NIB is more than just a building; it’s a vibrant hub of learning, collaboration, and compassion. From state-of-the-art facilities to nurturing spaces designed for growth, our NIB invites you to explore, connect, and thrive. Welcome to a place where every corner echoes with the promise of making a difference in healthcare and shaping the future of nursing.
The NIB boasts five expansive floors and a total of 180,000 square feet dedicated to fostering learning and innovation. Among its impressive features are 39 cutting-edge labs, meticulously designed to provide hands-on experiential learning opportunities.
Additionally, the building houses 14 spacious classrooms equipped with the latest technology to support dynamic and engaging teaching environments, 4 state-of-the-art research suites and 6 wet lab research offices, providing dedicated spaces for scholars to pursue groundbreaking discoveries in the field of nursing, and a community engagement center, facilitating collaborative initiatives between the university and the local community.
The NIB has continued a trend on UNC Greensboro’s campus, earning Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold status — the second-highest rating on a measurable scale created by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Union square campus (USC)
The Union Square Campus (USC) is a collaborative educational initiative providing accessible higher education opportunities in downtown Greensboro. As a symbol of partnership and innovation, USC offers a variety of programs, resources, and support services, serving as a hub for community engagement, workforce development, and economic revitalization efforts in downtown Greensboro. Partner institutions include Cone Health, Guilford Technical Community College, and NC A&T State University.
124 East Gate City Boulevard
Greensboro, NC 27406
Programs offered at Union Square Campus:
SIMULATION CENTER FOR EXPERIENTIAL NURSING EDUCATION (SCENE)
Welcome to a place where simulation meets innovation, and learning knows no bounds.
Explore the Simulation Center for Experiential Nursing Education (SCENE), where learning comes to life in an immersive and dynamic environment. Our state-of-the-art facility is more than just a simulation center; it’s a gateway to hands-on learning experiences that bridge theory with practice. Step into our SCENE and enter a world where students engage with clinical scenarios, hone their nursing skills, and build confidence in a safe and supportive setting. With cutting-edge technology and expert guidance, we’re empowering the next generation of nurses to excel in their practice and make a difference in healthcare.
The Nursing and Instructional Building (NIB) SCENE offers:
- Eight simulation suites:
- Adult medical-surgical/ICU
- Pediatric medical-surgical/ICU
- Community/home health
- Labor-delivery/mother-baby
- 16 bed hospital lab
- 18 station health assessment lab
- Home health apartment
- 5 high-fidelity simulators
- 2 adult simulators
- 1 obstetric simulator
- 2 infant simulators
- 1 pediatric simulator
- Numerous low-fidelity simulators, including various task trainers
- 50 Virtual Reality (VR) headsets
- 8 debriefing rooms for reflective inquiry after each simulation scenario
- Anatomage Table
- B-line Audio/video feedback system
The Union Square Instructional Building (USC) SCENE offers:
- Eight simulation suites:
- Adult medical-surgical/ICU
- Pediatric medical-surgical/ICU
- Community/home health
- Labor-delivery/mother-baby
- 16 station health assessment lab
- 18 station hospital bed lab
- Operation Room with ante and scrub room
- 15 high-fidelity simulators
- Numerous low-fidelity simulators, including various task trainers
- Home Health apartment
- Capacity for Virtual Reality (VR) headsets
- 8 debriefing rooms for reflective inquiry after each simulation scenario
- Anatomage table
- B-line audio/video feedback system
- Primary Care Exam Patient Suite with 4 physician office type rooms