{"id":3806,"date":"2023-04-04T15:49:37","date_gmt":"2023-04-04T21:49:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/?p=3806"},"modified":"2023-04-04T16:10:33","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T22:10:33","slug":"jones-colleges-jasper-county-centers-practical-nursing-students-serve-the-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/news\/jones-colleges-jasper-county-centers-practical-nursing-students-serve-the-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Â鶹ֱ²¥\u2019s Jasper County Centers\u2019 Practical Nursing students serve the community<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Abi Kupperschmid and Madalyn Bynum <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

BAY SPRINGS – Â鶹ֱ²¥ launched the Practical Nursing program at the Jasper County Center in August 2022. Since then, students have been learning new skills and preparing for their futures. Recently, they began applying their skills and knowledge during the first, \u201cCommunity Days of Service\u201d program, coordinated by instructor, Latisha Houze. Besides learning skills, Houze has also been reinforcing soft skills and communication techniques which are also vital keys to a positive relationship between health professionals and patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Houze explained, \u201cAs students learn theories and skills, we also want to ensure they have compassion and are courteous to those they are caring for and their families.\u201d   <\/p>\n\n\n

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Jordyn Harris, Isabella Graham, Chelsea Butler, Destinee Burton <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Some of the events the Practical Nursing (PN) students and staff at the Jasper County Center hosted for the community included the first blood drive with Vitalant Blood Services in response to the blood shortage. The PN students coordinated the event, recruited the participants and monitored the drive. The success of the program was evident when the initial donation goal was surpassed. This group is making plans for next year\u2019s blood drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next on the \u201ccommunity service\u201d list included PN students traveling to Bay Springs Elementary to present a nutrition lesson to kindergarten students. Using the popular children\u2019s book, \u201cThe Very Hungry Caterpillar,\u201d Â鶹ֱ²¥ Practical Nursing freshman, Chelsea Butler of Stringer, said she hopes kindergartners learned about the importance of good nutrition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is important to teach children the benefits of eating healthy, so why not do it in a fun way? The kindergarten students were so interactive and ready to learn, and they did a wonderful job of helping us decide which healthy foods to feed our caterpillar!\u201d said Butler.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Â鶹ֱ²¥ Practical Nursing student, Madalyn Bynum and West Jasper high school students, Alley Gunter and Taylor Price<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The Practical Nursing students also conducted a free, drive-through blood pressure screening in Bay Springs to conclude the first day of community service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grant Crowder, Director of Â鶹ֱ²¥\u2019s Jasper County Center noted, \u201cIt is exciting to see the growth of the Jasper County Center and the growing opportunities for Jasper County students and residents.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, Â鶹ֱ²¥\u2019s Jasper County Center hosted a collaboration between the West Jasper School District\u2019s Health Science program and the new Â鶹ֱ²¥ Practical Nursing program students. High School students from Bay Springs and Stringer attended the event and were able to participate in simulated work environments and skill sessions taught by the PN college students. After demonstrating nursing skills to the high school students in a \u201cmini\u201d clinical setting, the JC students evaluated the high school students\u2019 abilities.  <\/p>\n\n\n

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West Jasper high school student, Taylor Whittaker and Â鶹ֱ²¥ students, Chelsey Butler and Lexi Sims<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Megan Welborn, Health Science instructor for West Jasper School District said, \u201cWe are so fortunate to have such a great healthcare program located in Jasper County. My Healthcare and Clinical Services students enjoyed working with the Practical Nursing students at Â鶹ֱ²¥ so much that we plan to make this an annual event.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goal of collaboration for both the college PN and high school students was to gain knowledge through the \u201cmini lab\u201d sessions. JC students were also evaluated on the high school student\u2019s performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in any of the programs offered at the Jasper County Center, please call 601-477-5473 for more information or go to the website, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/workforce\/locations\/jasper-campus\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Â鶹ֱ²¥ Practical Nursing Students-Jasper County Center <\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sarah Thompson \u2013 Stringer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kailya Pierce \u2013 Vossburg<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kiamilia Ross \u2013 Louin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

O\u2019Nett Booth \u2013 Collins<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madalyn Bynum \u2013 Ellisville<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anthony Steele \u2013 Bay Springs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jordyn Harris \u2013 Bay Springs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Destinee Burton \u2013 Mize<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isabella Graham \u2013 Stringer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chelsea Butler \u2013 Stringer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lexi Sims \u2013 Bay Spring<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delayna Harris \u2013 Stringer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chelsey Booth \u2013 Mt. Olive<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abi Kupperschmid – Stringer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anna Dykes – Stringer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

BAY SPRINGS – Â鶹ֱ²¥ launched the Practical Nursing program at the Jasper County Center in August 2022. Since then, students have been learning new skills and preparing for their futures. Recently, they began applying their skills and knowledge during the first, \u201cCommunity Days of Service\u201d program, coordinated by instructor, Latisha Houze. Besides learning skills, Houze … <\/p>\n

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