SCC Nursing Students pinned

Eleven students from Southwestern Community College were among 41 of the Region A Nursing Consortium Class of 2006 receiving pins during a candle lighting ceremony at Haywood Community College Tuesday, May 9. The Consortium includes students from SCC, Haywood and Tri-County Community College.

In addition, Southwestern students received the two RANC 2006 awards. Korey Ramsey was chosen by his classmates as Student of the Year and Louann O'Dell was presented the Outstanding Student award by the faculty.

Taking part in the Region A Nursing Consortium Pinning Ceremony for the Class of 2006 from Southwestern Community College were, left to right, front: Korey Ramsey, Sylva; Tracy Bailey, Franklin; Lindsay, Simpson, Franklin; Tneshia Richards, Sylva; Wendy Rich, Sylva; Cedar Lannon, Franklin. Back row: Louann O'Dell, Balsam; Rebecca Downs, Franklin; Heather Sears, Sylva; Kathryn Egan, Franklin; and Lisa Taylor, Franklin.

SCC students pinned were Korey Ramsey of Sylva, Tracy Bailey of Franklin, Lindsay Simpson of Franklin; Tneshia Richards of Sylva, Wendy Rich of Sylva, Cedar Lannon of Franklin, Louann O'Dell of Balsam, Rebecca Downs of Franklin, Heather Sears of Sylva, Kathryn Egan of Franklin and Lisa Taylor of Franklin.

Later in the week, all the students received Associate degrees in nursing during commencement exercises at SCC.

Southwestern, Haywood and Tri-County Community Colleges offer a joint associate degree nursing program through a consortium agreement known as the Region A Nursing Consortium. These three colleges serve the seven western counties of North Carolina. Haywood Community College is the administrative unit for the consortium.

The Associate Degree Nursing program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide nursing care to clients and groups of clients throughout the lifespan in a variety of settings.

Courses include content related to the nurse's role as provider of nursing care, as manager of care, as member of the discipline of nursing, and as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

Graduates are eligible to apply to the take the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN), which is required for practice as a Registered Nurse. Employment opportunities include hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, physician's offices, industry, and community agencies.

For more information about the nursing program, visit www.southwesterncc.edu or contact SCC at 800.447.4091.

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