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SON Employees Honored at Recognition Program |
 Last week, several BSN students acted as mentors for AR Johnson High School students who aspire to become health care professionals. They assisted students taking a work-based learning course who will use the skills they learn in real work environments. These particular students were learning how to check vital signs in preparation for going out into clinical settings. "My students benefited so much from the one on one experience. They have made numerous positive remarks about how much better they understand and how they now will have more confidence when they go out, " said Rhonda Dunn, A.R. Johnson Work-Based Learning Coordinator who is also a registered nurse.
SON students worked with the high schoolers for several hours over two days to help them hone their skills. In all, eight BSN students participated, including
Danielle Kahn, Charlene Lioi, Jaime Martin, Rebekah Rodriquez, David Swanagan, Sadie Swanagan, Hannah Timmerman, and Kim Vicain. "I am very proud that our junior nursing students donated their time to assist these budding professionals. This was a win-win for all involved," said Rebecca Rule, BSN Program Director.
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Several School of Nursing staff and faculty were honored during the annual service recognition ceremony held last Friday. Hundreds of employees were recognized for reaching milestone years of service and two special staff awards were given for exceptional administrative and facilities service.
This year, Melvenia Blanchard and Dorie Krapf were among the nominees for Erie P. Blissit Award. They were recognized along with 14 other employees for their outstanding contributions in support of their |
department and campus missions. "Although they didn't win, we are still very proud of our nominees and appreciate their dedication to the School of Nursing," said Karen Jones, SON Staff Council Chair.
SON milestone honorees included: Dr. Lucy Marion and Margaret Tuck - 5 years of service; and Dr. Robin Johns, Dorie Krapf, Dr. Jackie Miller, Mike Patton, and Rebecca Rule - 10 years of service. Hat's off to all for your many contributions to the SON! |
Shown below, Dr. Marion (center) with Blissit Award nominees
Dorie Krapf (left) and Melvenia Blanchard.
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CNR SEMINAR
Featuring Dr. Jim Dias,
Associate Professor
SGS Department of Biostatistics
presenting
"Department of Biostatistics and
CNR Statistical Support Services"
Friday, October 16, 12 Noon
Rm. EC-2210. |
DOING OUR PART: Flu Prevention
"Stay Well, Stay Healthy, Stay In Touch" - that's the message that SON students will receive if they come down with the flu. "We are doing our best  to prevent our students from getting sick at all, but if they do we want them to know that we are here for them," said Dr. Janie Heath, SON Associate Dean. This message will be attached to a nursing care packet that includes soup, nutrient drink mix, and other goodies that will speed along the healing process. "Our primary goal is to prevent the spread of flu, especially among our students. All of our pre-licensure students were given hand sanitizer pens that they can easily carry during class, labs, and clinicals," added Dr. Heath. Each pen bears the mantra 'An ounce of MCG Nursing prevention = a pound of FLU cure'. "This is our way of reminding students to take personal responsibility for their health as we all brace for what may be a challenging flu season,"  Dr. Heath stated. Students were also provided information about seasonal and H1N1 flu prevention and reporting policies. Nursing care packets are available at the Augusta and Athens campuses and can be requested by contacting class officers. Photos - SONAT (above) and Augusta (right) class officers help prepare flu care packets.
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| REMINDERS |
The SON/Eos Non-Food Halloween Festival is October 30, 3-5 p.m. in the Health Sciences Building. Please sign up to be a Trick-or-Treat station. For more information, contact Katy Slagle at ext 1-2451 or by e-mail at kslagle.mcg.edu. |
The State Charitable Contributions Program (SCCP) kicked off October 1 and runs through November 6. Visit www.mcg.edu/sccp for a full schedule of events and to participate in the silent auction.For additional information, contact Joel Smith at ext. 1-0343 or by email at jsmith6@mcg.edu. |
The 3rd Annual Benefits and Employee Awareness Fair is October 15, 10a-4p in the Wellness Center. Vendors will be on hand to provide information about benefits packages and financial planning.
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Organizers are looking for new talent for the next MCG Noon Concert, scheduled for October 27 . If you can sing, play an instrument, spin a great story,or have one of those infamous garage bands, you are encouraged to sign up. For more information, contact Dr. Kathleen McKie at kmckie@mcg.edu. |
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