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this week's campus happenings... Friday, August 3, 2018 NCC Recognizes Health Sciences Graduates Nash Community College held a Health Sciences Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 6:00 PM in Brown Auditorium. Students were honored for their completion of the academic and clinical work required to become medical assistants as determined by the American Association of Medical Assistants, and practical nurses as determined the North Carolina Board of Nursing. NCC began offering the Medical Assisting program in 2007 in response to the needs of the surrounding health care community and since that time the demand for qualified medical assistants has continued to grow. Medical Assisting Candidates - Front row, from left: Hunter Danielle Viverette of Rocky Mount, Stephanie Margarita Villalobos of Middlesex, Destiny Sharde Macon of Enfield, Brandi Alys Aycock of Whitakers, Ruth Gonzalez of Bailey, Lauren Michelle Jernigan of Kenly and Angel Renee Lewis of Hollister. Back row, from left: Takesha' Shunta Mills of Enfield, Timeka Nicole Lynch of Rocky Mount, Leslie Caroline Frazier of Whitakers, Roberta Roshae Richardson of Rocky Mount, Tiajuanna Arrington of Rocky Mount, Terolyn Nicole Arrington of Nashville, Daphine Renee Jefferson of Roanoke Rapids and Tia Latese’ Alston of Whitakers. NCC began offering the Practical Nursing diploma in 2002. The three-semester program prepares individuals with the knowledge and skills to provide nursing care participating in assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating. Practical Nursing Diploma Candidates - From left: Graysen Smith of Nashville, Shonlel Mone’t Evans of Rocky Mount, Amanda Enroughty of Nashville, Brittney Vernisha Randolph of Raleigh, Sandra DiRico of Rocky Mount, Rebecca Clark of Roanoke Rapids and Mindy Ann Brown of Whitakers. “The work required for these diplomas is extensive. Since many of our students are non-traditional students – adults with families and part or full time jobs – time management skills are critical to success. I am continually in awe of what our students are able to balance. For many, it is the support and understanding of family and friends that make their success possible,” Nancy Worsinger, NCC Director of Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy said. The graduates are eligible to take the state or national exam that will earn them the respective credentials. “The recognition is about more than the completion of academic and clinical requirements. It signifies that these individuals are prepared, and can be trusted by patients,” Worsinger said. For more information about either program, please call 252-451-8383. NCC Foundation Surpasses Annual Campaign Fundraising Goal The Nash Community College Foundation Board of Directors has exceeded its fundraising goal for the annual community campaign which began in March. The campaign raised funds to support deserving students seeking help with their educational expenses and will also assist with instructional needs of the college. "The support the College has received is humbling. It is a testament that the community believes in the work the College is doing to help provide a skilled local workforce and connect people with careers,” NCC Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Foundation Executive Director Pam Ballew said. “The Foundation Board of Directors set a campaign goal of $250,000 and raised $288,596." Nash Community College students help promote economic development vitality of the Nash/Rocky Mount region. 2018-19 NCC Foundation Board President Frank Maynard, community advocate and friend of NCC, led the 2018 campaign. For more information, please call the NCC Foundation at 252-451-8440. Pictured from left: NCC Foundation Executive Director, Pam Ballew; Past President, Robyn Perkerson; Math Department Chair and Foundation Vice President, Dina Pitt; Secretary, Lyn Brown; 2018-19 Board President Frank Maynard; Treasurer, Lee Currin and NCC President Dr. Bill Carver. NCC Small Business Center Provides Resources for Success Local small business owners find confidence, opportunity and success through free resources offered by Nash Community College’s Small Business Center. Felicia Lucas of Wendell, wife, mother, full-time retail manager and trainer, built a small business to help others overcome a common issue. “As an author, Lucas discovered it was very costly to publish a book and came to realize that many folks probably just gave up during the process," NCC Small Business Center Director Theresa Peaden said. "After learning how to self-publish, she began His Glory Creations Publishing, LLC in order to help others publish affordable, quality books.” Lucas is a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduate, co-founded a non-profit organization, has authored four books, and developed the “Write to Live” program helping youth succeed over life challenges and obstacles through the therapeutic process of writing. She has utilized numerous resources through the NCC Small Business Center. When Felicia Lucas attended NCC's “How to Write a Winning Business Plan” free seminar, she learned about the DreamFest Business Challenge - a competition awarding cash prizes up to $17,500. Following free counseling provided through the Small Business Center, she drafted her plan, and entered the competition. Read more. Nash Community College | 252-451-8235 | nccpr@nashcc.edu | www.nashcc.edu
this week's campus happenings...
Friday, August 3, 2018
NCC Recognizes Health Sciences Graduates
Nash Community College held a Health Sciences Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 6:00 PM in Brown Auditorium. Students were honored for their completion of the academic and clinical work required to become medical assistants as determined by the American Association of Medical Assistants, and practical nurses as determined the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
NCC began offering the Medical Assisting program in 2007 in response to the needs of the surrounding health care community and since that time the demand for qualified medical assistants has continued to grow.
Medical Assisting Candidates - Front row, from left: Hunter Danielle Viverette of Rocky Mount, Stephanie Margarita Villalobos of Middlesex, Destiny Sharde Macon of Enfield, Brandi Alys Aycock of Whitakers, Ruth Gonzalez of Bailey, Lauren Michelle Jernigan of Kenly and Angel Renee Lewis of Hollister. Back row, from left: Takesha' Shunta Mills of Enfield, Timeka Nicole Lynch of Rocky Mount, Leslie Caroline Frazier of Whitakers, Roberta Roshae Richardson of Rocky Mount, Tiajuanna Arrington of Rocky Mount, Terolyn Nicole Arrington of Nashville, Daphine Renee Jefferson of Roanoke Rapids and Tia Latese’ Alston of Whitakers.
NCC began offering the Practical Nursing diploma in 2002. The three-semester program prepares individuals with the knowledge and skills to provide nursing care participating in assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating.
Practical Nursing Diploma Candidates - From left: Graysen Smith of Nashville, Shonlel Mone’t Evans of Rocky Mount, Amanda Enroughty of Nashville, Brittney Vernisha Randolph of Raleigh, Sandra DiRico of Rocky Mount, Rebecca Clark of Roanoke Rapids and Mindy Ann Brown of Whitakers.
“The work required for these diplomas is extensive. Since many of our students are non-traditional students – adults with families and part or full time jobs – time management skills are critical to success. I am continually in awe of what our students are able to balance. For many, it is the support and understanding of family and friends that make their success possible,” Nancy Worsinger, NCC Director of Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy said.
The graduates are eligible to take the state or national exam that will earn them the respective credentials.
“The recognition is about more than the completion of academic and clinical requirements. It signifies that these individuals are prepared, and can be trusted by patients,” Worsinger said.
For more information about either program, please call 252-451-8383.
NCC Foundation Surpasses Annual Campaign Fundraising Goal
The Nash Community College Foundation Board of Directors has exceeded its fundraising goal for the annual community campaign which began in March. The campaign raised funds to support deserving students seeking help with their educational expenses and will also assist with instructional needs of the college.
"The support the College has received is humbling. It is a testament that the community believes in the work the College is doing to help provide a skilled local workforce and connect people with careers,” NCC Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Foundation Executive Director Pam Ballew said. “The Foundation Board of Directors set a campaign goal of $250,000 and raised $288,596."
Nash Community College students help promote economic development vitality of the Nash/Rocky Mount region. 2018-19 NCC Foundation Board President Frank Maynard, community advocate and friend of NCC, led the 2018 campaign. For more information, please call the NCC Foundation at 252-451-8440.
Pictured from left: NCC Foundation Executive Director, Pam Ballew; Past President, Robyn Perkerson; Math Department Chair and Foundation Vice President, Dina Pitt; Secretary, Lyn Brown; 2018-19 Board President Frank Maynard; Treasurer, Lee Currin and NCC President Dr. Bill Carver.
NCC Small Business Center Provides Resources for Success
Local small business owners find confidence, opportunity and success through free resources offered by Nash Community College’s Small Business Center.
Felicia Lucas of Wendell, wife, mother, full-time retail manager and trainer, built a small business to help others overcome a common issue.
“As an author, Lucas discovered it was very costly to publish a book and came to realize that many folks probably just gave up during the process," NCC Small Business Center Director Theresa Peaden said. "After learning how to self-publish, she began His Glory Creations Publishing, LLC in order to help others publish affordable, quality books.”
Lucas is a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduate, co-founded a non-profit organization, has authored four books, and developed the “Write to Live” program helping youth succeed over life challenges and obstacles through the therapeutic process of writing. She has utilized numerous resources through the NCC Small Business Center.
When Felicia Lucas attended NCC's “How to Write a Winning Business Plan” free seminar, she learned about the DreamFest Business Challenge - a competition awarding cash prizes up to $17,500. Following free counseling provided through the Small Business Center, she drafted her plan, and entered the competition. Read more.
Nash Community College | 252-451-8235 | nccpr@nashcc.edu | www.nashcc.edu