The Adelphi University College of Nursing and Public Health is proud to announce the accreditation of its Clinical Education and Simulation Lab (CESiL) by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH).
Adelphi’s CESiL is the only lab on Long Island of its kind to receive this prestigious status in Teaching and Education. Housed in Adelphi’s modern Nexus Building, the CESiL is a 22-bed, fully immersive, high-tech simulation environment that empowers students with hands-on clinical experience.
The lab features seven clinical exam rooms, a delivery suite, a pediatric space and a simulated home-care setting. This advanced facility gives students in Adelphi’s College of Nursing and Public Health the opportunity to practice critical decision-making and clinical skills in a realistic, risk-free setting—preparing them to meet today’s complex healthcare challenges head-on.
“This accreditation has been a three-year goal, with years of preparation. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of Adelphi’s faculty, administrators, students and CESiL staff to have achieved this distinction,” said Anthony Egan, RN, MS, CHSE, director of CESiL. “It reinforces Adelphi’s leadership in innovative healthcare education and our commitment to ensuring students graduate confident and career-ready.”
To earn SSH accreditation, Adelphi underwent a comprehensive evaluation that included interviews with senior University leadership, faculty and students, detailed documentation of simulation standards and outcomes, and a formal site visit. In addition, Adelphi was required to participate in activities to demonstrate a commitment to simulation-based education, including participation in Healthcare Simulation Week. “Sim Wars,” another interactive clinical simulation event held during the recent Adelphi Nurses Week in May, showcased students’ clinical judgment, teamwork and communication skills.
Strategic Response to the Nursing Shortage
Adelphi’s investment in simulation-based learning is part of its strategic response to New York state’s critical nursing shortage—a challenge that threatens the quality and accessibility of healthcare statewide. Traditional clinical placements are increasingly limited, and simulation training is emerging as an essential and scalable alternative.
“As the demand for healthcare services continues to grow, simulation-based learning is helping to fill the clinical gap while maintaining high educational standards,” said Deborah Hunt, PhD ’12, dean of the College of Nursing and Public Health, which is the largest nursing program in New York. “Adelphi’s approach aligns with new state policies that recognize simulation as a valuable component of nursing education.” A prominent voice in nursing policy, Dr. Hunt played a key role in shaping these changes through her advocacy with the New York State Council of Deans of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs and the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council.
Accelerating Pathways to the Profession
To further strengthen the pipeline of qualified nurses, Adelphi offers an Accelerated BS in Nursing program that prepares students to become registered nurses in just 15 months. In Fall 2026, this intensive program will expand to Adelphi’s new Manhattan Center at 529 Fifth Avenue—bringing opportunity to more aspiring nurses in the heart of New York City.
The Accelerated BSN joins Adelphi’s full suite of nursing programs—from traditional undergraduate to master’s and doctoral degrees—designed to produce the next generation of compassionate, skilled and forward-thinking healthcare professionals.
“At Adelphi, we are not only preparing nurses—we are shaping the future of healthcare,” said Dr. Hunt. “Through state-of-the-art training, strategic innovation and a deep sense of purpose, we’re answering the call to lead during one of the most critical healthcare challenges of our time.”
Learn more about Adelphi’s Clinical Education and Simulation Lab (CESiL).