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Thirteen Years in China
Students attended a presentation by OCTC Alum, Bryan Gore and his wife Lichaun, regarding their life and the culture in China.
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2018 Apr 5
Common Read sponsored: Anti-Bullying Workshop
Students attended a workshop presented by Ronda Howard, Prevention Educator, at New Beginnings Sexual Assault Support Services Center in Owensboro. This workshop was about preventing bullying and providing bystander intervention.
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2018 Apr 6
OAWAC lecture: "Ozymandias," with Greg Hodgin
Students attended the Owensboro Area World Affairs Council free lecture featuring Greg Hodgin, Executive Director of Peacebuilding Solutions, on "Ozymandias: The Unnecessary Waste in International Humanitarian Aid" at Brescia University's Taylor Lecture Hall on Monday, February 26.
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2018 Apr 5
Administration of Pediatric Medication
Successfully completed the Oral, Topical and Parenteral (Injection) medication administration for the pediatric client during the clinical skill simulation.
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2018 Mar 27
Administration of Pediatric Medication: PEDIATRIC IV THERAPY -Medication & Infusion Devices
Performed successfully the Pediatric IV Therapy Infusion Devices and IV Push Medication Administration in the simulation clinical skill
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2018 Mar 27
International Women's Day Presentation - Eleanor Roosevelt: Redefining the Role of the First Lady
Students attended the International Women's Day Presentation - "Eleanor Roosevelt: Redefining the Role of the First Lady," presented by Assistant Professor of History Matt Alschbach. Mr. Alschbach discussed the life of Eleanor Roosevelt and her role as First Lady of the United States of America.
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2018 Mar 27
Focused Neurological Assessment
Successful completion of the focused neurological assessment skill
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2018 Mar 20
TRiO SSS 50th "I Am First"
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of National TRiO Day, OCTC's TRiO Student Support Services provided a panel discussion on what it means to be a first generation student navigating the world of college. Panelists included students, faculty, staff, and community members who were willing to discuss challenges, obstacles, and lessons learned as first generation students.
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2018 Mar 5
Career Planning with Katie
Providing general career information, advising, providing transfer info, etc.
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2018 Feb 22
WKU Transfer Visit
Met with WKU transfer rep. about transferring to Western, applying, scholarships, etc.
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2018 Feb 13
Pediatric Physical Assessment
Successfully completed the physical assessment of an infant and or toddler
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2018 Feb 9
Abusive Head Trauma Simuation
Successfully completed the abusive head trauma simulation. Completed the assigned chapter readings, reviewed assigned content on the National Center of Shaken Baby Syndrome, and completed all documents related to this simulation.
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2018 Feb 9
IV Initiation and fluids
Student successful completion of critical criteria for Intravenous Therapy.
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2018 Feb 5
Successful Completion of Foley Catheter Skill
Successful completion of Foley catheter skill
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2018 Jan 8
Global Studies Presentation: "Adventures in Foreign Lands," presented by Rodney Newton
Students attended a Global Studies presentation by OCTC's Rodney Newton. Rodney discussed his culture he encountered on his recent trip to South Korea and El Salvador.
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2017 Dec 4
First Year Experience Focus Group
Students attended a First Year Experience Focus Group to discuss and provide feedback on the First Year Experience (FYE) course for the Fall 17 semester.
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2017 Dec 4
Common Reading presentation: "Do Humans Have a Right to Privacy?"
Students attended a presentation by OCTC faculty Dr. Timothy Dick and Dr. Court Lewis regarding the constitution and the human right to privacy.
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2017 Dec 4
Common Read Fall 17 Author's Visit - Dave Eggers
Attended the question/answer forum with Dave Eggers, author of The Circle, the Fall 2017 OCTC Common Reading novel.
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2017 Dec 4
Fall 17 Production - The Skin of Our Teeth
Student attended the Oak Island Theatre production of The Skin of Our Teeth.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2017 Nov 27
Successful Completion of Sterile Dressing Change
Successful Completion of Sterile dressing change skill
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2017 Nov 27
Integumentary focused assessment
Student successful completion of critical criteria for Integumentary focused assessment skill.
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2017 Nov 21
Nursing 212 Psych-Assessment
"Real Life" RN Case Scenario with a client diagnosed with anxiety. Nursing actions focused on the Psychosocial Assessment piece, in order to guide the necessary interventions for the client.
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2017 Nov 16
NSG 212 Psychosocial and De-escalation Techniques
"Real Life" exercise to assess a client presenting with clinical manifestations of schizophrenia, and the nursing actions of understanding the correct and therapeutic measure to assist client to de-escalate, and calm.
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2017 Nov 16
Nursing 212 Therapeutic Communication
"Real Life" clinical scenario with client and clinical manifestations of alcohol withdrawal. Scenario involved therapeutic communication in the nursing interventions and plan of care with client.
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2017 Nov 16
OAWAC lecture: NATO's Yellow Brick Road
Students attended the Owensboro Area World Affairs Council lecture by Anna & Daniel Kuthy, titled: "NATO's Yellow Brick Road." This event was held at Brescia University in Owensboro.
Community Service -
2017 Nov 13
Focused Abdominal Assessment
Student successfully completed critical criteria for focused abdominal assessment.
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2017 Nov 13
GI Intubation
Student success in critical criteria of gastrointestinal intubation skill
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2017 Nov 13
TRAC Central meeting with transfer rep
Met with a representative from the University of Kentucky to discuss transfer opportunitites.
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2017 Nov 9
"You Are What you Post" with Dr. Corie Martin
Students attended a presentation by Dr. Corie M. Martin, Director, Web Services & Digital Marketing at WKU, regarding social networking and the online identity. The event was sponsored by the OCTC Common Reading Committee.
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2017 Nov 7
OCTC/United Way Halloween Event Fall 2017
Students attended and participated in the OCTC/United Way Halloween fundraising event on the Main Campus. This annual event is a just one of the many ways Owensboro Community & Technical College faculty, staff and students give back to the Owensboro community.
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2017 Nov 2