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Karen Mathias
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Mobile: 612-743-0856
Main Office: 612-813-6988
Karen Mathias, RN, MSN, CNS, has been the Director of Children's Simulation Center since its inception in 2006. She led the development of the first mobile simulation center in the country dedicated solely to pediatric and neonatal training. Karen was a co-investigator for a 2003 Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) grant targeting improved Emergency Department team performance, and in 2008 was named a Densford Clinical Scholar to further develop ED Crisis Resource Management simulation curriculum. Karen has pursued specialized training from Stanford's Center for Pediatric Education (CAPE), and has completed her Certified Master TeamSTEPPS™ Trainer program at the University of Minnesota. She has presented widely both regionally and nationally for such groups as National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions (NACHRI), the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSiH), the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), and the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). Karen is a PALS instructor and is a member of the SSiH and the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists.
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Barb Peterson
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Mobile: 320-224-4029
Main Office: 612-813-6988
Barb Peterson, RN, MSN, Simulation Specialist, has been a pediatric nurse for over 20 years. Barb has spent the last 9 years in the field of medical simulation, utilizing a variety of simulation tools including high-fidelity simulation in both academic and clinical settings. She is an enthusiastic supporter of simulation training and enjoys working collaboratively with individuals and organizations to develop curriculum that meets targeted training goals. Barb has pursued specialized training from Harvard's Institute for Medical Simulation, and has completed the Certified Master TeamSTEPPS™ Trainer program at the University of Minnesota. She is a member of two professional organizations, the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, and the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning. Barb is also a NRP instructor. She has been a consultant in the areas of simulation and curriculum planning, and has delivered professional presentations locally and nationally.
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Laura Offerdahl
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612-813-6988
Laura Offerdahl, Operations Coordinator, orchestrates and manages the logistics of a robust simulation program. This includes planning calendar scheduling and travel arrangements, preparing the Simulation Center for local courses, managing accreditation requirements, and planning and maintenance of our website. Contact Laura with any inquiries you may have related to our program, or to schedule Children's Mobile Simulation Training at your organization,
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Lorelei Noire
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612-813-6988
Lorelei Noire, Outreach & Simulation Data Coordinator, supports the Simulation Center's data and CME/CEU requirements, and also manages the evaluation and feedback processes.
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