Seminole State College of Florida’s nursing program trains over a hundred nurses every year, preparing them for real-world healthcare environments. However, part of this effective training requires simulating real-world workflows and tools, such as electronic health records and point-of-care documentation using medical-grade computers. New graduates need to be proficient in using EHR software and powered mobile carts to deliver care.

However, traditional hospital-grade mobile workstations were too expensive for Seminole State, particularly since they required multiple units to simulate a realistic clinical environment. Seminole State’s nursing department found itself in a dilemma: how could it bridge the gap between classroom training and real-world environments without breaking its budget?

Seminole College found its solution with Cybernet Manufacturing’s NB24 battery-powered medical computer. Cybernet identified that traditional powered carts were unnecessarily expensive, while also being unreliable and heavy to use. Instead of relying on a cart-mounted battery, the NB series of medical computers uses hot-swappable batteries to power the computer and any peripheral devices on the cart. As batteries get drained, they can be quickly and easily replaced with fully charged spares.

Seminole State’s dean secured funding for the project by demonstrating that the NB24 computers offered significant cost savings compared to traditional powered cart solutions, while still offering an authentic simulation of clinical environments. The NB series is fully capable of supporting modern EHR software and other current healthcare workflows, making it perfect for training future nurses on.

With their new battery-powered medical computers, Seminole State College was able to train its students with the exact same technologies and workflows that they will encounter in real clinical practice. As a more cost-effective alternative to typical powered cart solutions, Seminole State was also able to stay within its budget and enjoy a more reliable system with fewer maintenance concerns. The hot-swap capabilities of the NB series ensured continuous lab availability, making it easier to support multiple classes' worth of students and simplifying the scheduling process.