Contents
- Life-size Geriatric Nursing Manikin
- Interchangeable genitalia
- Stages 1 through 4 pressure ulcers
- Pajamas
- Printable Decubitus Ulcer Stages skills poster
- Downloadable Geriatric Nursing Manikin Curriculum
- 2-year limited warranty
Geriatric Nursing Manikin
Prepare students for effective care of older adults with the Geriatric Nursing Manikin. This realistic medical mannequin mimics the joints, size, and features of an older adult, providing an authentic experience for students practicing a wide range of essential nursing functions. With this manikin, students can practice over 15 basic nursing procedures, including scalp and face washing, colostomy care, and urethral catheter insertion.
$2,725.00
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Geriatric Nursing Manikin
Lesson topics:
1. Basic Patient Care
2. Catheterization Procedures
3. Bathing and Range of Motion
4. Intramuscular Injections
5. Pressure Injuries
Teaching hours: 5-7
Includes: Presentations slides, student activities, and assessments
Aligns to: Common Career Technical Core Standards and National Health Science Standards
Alignment and Crosswalk Documents
Basic Patient Care Bathing Curriculum Overview
Range of Motion Curriculum Overview
Pressure Injury Curriculum Overview
Intramuscular Injections Curriculum Overview
Features
Practice over 15 basic nursing functions:
- Oral and nasal feeding and suctioning
- Trachea care and cleaning
- Oral cavity and artificial teeth care
- Intramuscular and intradermal injections
- Urinary catheterization
- Colostomy care
- Pressure ulcer evaluation and care
- Safe patient handling
- Perineal care
Specifications
- Product Dimensions: 66″ L x 18.3″ W
- Product Weight: 55 lbs.
FAQs
What careers can this manikin help students prepare for?
This manikin is great for many careers in the health care field especially those that work directly with patient care including CNA, nurse, medical assistant, EMT personnel, and more.
What classes would benefit from this Geriatric Nursing Manikin?
This manikin would benefit many health science classes including nurse assisting, healthcare career exploration, healthcare foundations, medical assisting, patient care, and many more.
How much does this manikin weigh?
While the physical attributes represent a life-sized geriatric adult (with interchangeable female/male genitalia) this manikin is 66” in length and weighs 55 lbs.
How does this manikin differ from your other nursing manikins?
Use this chart to compare the functions and features of our nursing manikins:
CHART – REALITYWORKS NURSING MANIKINS FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
How do you practice sponge bathing with the manikin?
The manikin may be sponge-bathed from top to bottom with gentle soap and water.
How many manikins would you recommend for a 20-student classroom?
We recommend two manikins for a 20-student classroom.
Do you offer product support?
Yes! Our product support team is available M-F 8am-5pm Central Time via phone, email, or chat. Contact customer support here.
What other program support do you provide?
We offer free webinars, blogs, and classroom resources to help your program succeed. Follow Realityworks on your favorite social media platforms: X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for other tips and tricks.
Resources
Blog – 6 Strategies for Teaching Sensitivity Towards Geriatric Patients
Geriatric Training Tool Implementation
Blog – Creative Ways to Boost Health Science Classroom Engagement
Blog – Geriatric Training Manikin for Developing Healthcare Career Skills
1 review for Geriatric Nursing Manikin
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L Collins –
As a faculty member in health professions education, I’ve had the opportunity to work with a variety of simulation tools, and the RealityWorks Geriatric Nursing Manikin stands out as a solid, practical choice—especially for nurse aide training programs.
Pros:
Modular and Realistic Design: The ease of changing out body parts is a major plus. The manikin includes realistic-looking pressure wounds, a removable breastplate, and detailed facial features that enhance the realism of clinical scenarios.
Mobility and Range of Motion: It’s lightweight and easy to move, which is helpful in a classroom setting. The range of motion is thoughtfully limited to reflect the physical limitations of many elderly patients, adding to the authenticity.
Educational Value: The manikin aligns well with state nurse aide skill requirements, particularly with the default female genitalia setup, which covers most of the required procedures.
Cons:
Hardware Durability: A recurring issue is that many of the bolts tend to come loose with regular use. I’ve had to apply Locktite to keep them secure, and a few bolts have been lost and needed replacement.
Genitalia Swapping Difficulty: Changing out the genitalia is cumbersome, so I’ve opted to leave the female genitalia in place for simplicity and relevance to most training scenarios.
Limited Sitting Functionality: Unlike some other brands, this manikin doesn’t sit up well on its own. It lacks the structural support to maintain a seated position on the side of the bed, which limits its use in certain training exercises.
Overall Impression:
Despite a few mechanical drawbacks, the RealityWorks Geriatric Nursing Manikin offers excellent value for its price. It’s a highly recommended tool for any nursing or nurse aide program looking to provide realistic, hands-on geriatric care training.
Emily Kuhn –
Thanks so much for taking the time to provide such thoughtful feedback on your experience with our Geriatric Nursing Manikin! We value your candid input, and I’ve shared your comments with our Product Management team for review and improvement. We appreciate you highlighting both what worked well and where we can enhance the product. Your insights are truly appreciated!