The Southwestern Admissions Department is very proud to announce the rolling out of our new program Practical Nursing!! We started our first class in May 2010. We had a very energetic group of students that have now moved on to their 2nd quarter. This is what Cindy Campbell; Regional Director of Nursing Programs had to say;
“Twenty eager students entered the first class of Southwestern’s Practical Nursing program on May 17th. After many hours of reading, studying, and practicing skills, they’ve survived the first quarter of this very intense 48-week program. Sixty percent of these students have some medical background, either as a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or Medical Administrative Assistant, and their knowledge has been helpful to classmates with no previous experience in the healthcare field. During this first quarter, students studied chemistry, anatomy & physiology, microbiology, Nursing fundamentals, and professional ethics.
Moving in to their second quarter, the Nursing students are looking forward to beginning their clinical rotations and applying their new knowledge and skills to actual patient care. Their classroom content will include Medical-Surgical Nursing and Pharmacology.”
We here at Southwestern College are very glad to be offering such a program that is going to help aid in producing quality nurses. We are looking forward to many successful class starts and graduations. Help us in welcoming our new program and students to the Southwestern College Family!

Dear Gabby answers student questions

Dear Gabby:
I am a student at Southwestern College and I have a problem that I need help with.  I have an instructor that I just do not get along with.  I am afraid that she is going to going to fail me.  Maybe I will just drop the class.  What is the best thing to do in this situation?
 
Gabby says: 
I am sorry to hear that you are not happy in your class!  Here at Southwestern College, we strive, to make you, the student, our first priority!  However, at times, the best thing to do is to face the issue rather than to run from it.  Here is what this means.  Instead of dropping the class, I would suggest that you talk with the instructor.  Tell her how you are feeling.  Ask for her help in being successful in the class.  It is likely that in your future job, you will encounter someone that you do not get along with or do not like.  You will need skills in problem solving to get you through this and future similar situations.  Even if you do not necessarily resolve all of your feelings about the instructor, it doesn’t mean you cannot be successful in the class.  You will truly get the grade you have earned.  Show up, do your work.  Be on time, and stay for the entire session. Be respectful and professional in your behavior.  Be the best you can be. See how you can turn this situation around to your benefit.  You will both be better for it in the end!  Good Luck!

Attention Medical Students: Certification Testing Information - IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ!

Medical Billing and Coding Certification test

Test Date: September 25, 2010 @ 9:00 a.m.

Application deadline: Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 4:00 p.m.

In order to complete an application, you must attend one of the following information sessions:

Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 9:00 a.m. - Classroom #3

Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:00 a.m. - Classroom #3

Phlebotomy Certification test

Test Date: Saturday, December 11, 2010 @ 8:30 a.m.

Application deadline: Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 4:00 p.m.

In order to complete an application, you must attend one of the following information sessions:

Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 9:00 a.m. - Classroom #3

Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:00 a.m. - Classroom #3

Saturday, September 18, 2010 @ 9:00 a.m. - Classroom #3

Medical Assistant Certification test

Test Date: varies (can take the exam 90 days after application is submitted, processed and approved by the certification agency)

Application deadline for testing to take place in January 2011: Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 4:00 p.m.

In order to complete an application, you must attend one of the following information sessions:

Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 9:00 a.m. - Classroom #3

Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:00 a.m. - Classroom #3

Saturday, September 18, 2010 @ 9:00 a.m. - Classroom #3

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. McGhee via e-mail at amcghee@swcollege.net.

Featured Faculty: Sabrina Dean, Allied Health Program Chair

Southwestern Eagle (SE): Where are you from?

Sabrina Dean (SD): I’m from Dayton, Ohio.

SE: Where did you go to school?

SD: I went to Meadowdale High School in Dayton. For my undergrad I went to Wright State. My Master’s degree is from Central Michigan University.

SE: Did you always know you wanted to work in the healthcare field?

SD: Yes, when I was little my pediatrician was a female. She helped people and she was successful. My mother died when I was young, so I helped out around the house. I love helping people.

SE: What would you want to do if you were to change your career?

SD: I’d like to work in the community helping people.

SE: What is your favorite thing about Dayton?

SD: It’s small but still big enough to do anything you want to do. Bigger cities are still very easy to reach.

SE: What was your favorite class in school?

SD: I liked Math and any Science class. At Southwestern I like teaching Electronic Health Records.

SE: Who inspired you to go to school?

SD: My family, my pediatrician and myself. I love school.

SE: Do you have a favorite book or author?

SD: My favorite author is E. Lynn Harris.