Shelby Baptist Medical Center has cut the ribbon on its new Nursing Education Hall, a project funded by the Baptist Health Foundation. An approximately $20,000 project, the renovated hallway features several hospital rooms and simulation labs where nursing students and staff can advance their healthcare training.

“This space will offer an immersive, hands-on experience,” said Shelby Baptist CEO Holly Dean.

The project was spearheaded by Brookwood Baptist Health Nurse Educator Charman Harper, DNP, RN. Harper went to Dean with the idea and led the way from conception to the ribbon cutting.

The Nursing Education Hall is located on the second floor of the main hospital to the left of the Cardiovascular Unit and is open to all Shelby employees and student nurses.