Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (HC 106)

Term: 2020-2021 School Year Spring Term

Faculty

Mrs. Amanda DvanajscakShow MyInfo popup for Mrs. Amanda Dvanajscak

Amanda.Dvanajscak@southeasttech.edu

Educational Background:

BSN- South Dakota State University

MSN, MHA- University of Phoenix

Department:

Department of Nursing/LPN

Position :

For the LPN program I am involved in teaching LPN 101 Intro to Nursing Lab, LPN 131 Med/Surg Lab, Med/Surg Nursing I & II, and a variety of clinical rotations. It is so rewarding to work with students as they begin nursing classes and to watch their growth and as they progress through the program. 

Mrs. Michelle OsbornShow MyInfo popup for Mrs. Michelle Osborn

Michelle.Osborn@southeasttech.edu

Southeast Tech Department:

 

Nursing Instructor

 

Education Background:

 

• A.S. Medical Transcription, Presentation College
• Licensed Practical Nursing, Southeast Technical Institute 
• B.S. Nursing, Presentation College 
• MSN Nursing Education, Aspen University 

 

Experience:

 

• Family Medicine Clinic Madison, SD
• Sanford Pediatric Clinic Sioux Falls, SD
• Sanford Acute Care Sioux Falls, SD
• Adjunct Instructor Health Core

 

Mrs. Britney MowerShow MyInfo popup for Mrs. Britney Mower

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STI Position:

LPN Instructor

Education Background:

• B.S. Nursing, University of Texas, 2016
• A.S. Nursing, Western Iowa Tech, 2010
• Diploma, Licensed Practical Nursing, Southeast Technical Institute, 2009

STI Department:

Nursing Department

Professional Experience:

• Critical Care
• Women's Center/Postpartum
• GI Outpatient Procedural Center
• Pediatric Residency Program

Mylynn HansonShow MyInfo popup for Mylynn Hanson

Mylynn.Hanson@southeasttech.edu

Southeast Tech Department:

Academic Services

Health Core Instructor

Southeast Tech Position:

I am a Health Core instructor teaching courses that students are required to take before entering into one of the healthcare fields offered here at Southeast tech. 

Work Experience:

Over thirty years of nursing experience ranging from Medical-Surgical, Neurology, Orthopedic, Operating Room, Post Anesthesia Care, Executive Management, Cardiology.  

Education Background:

Diploma of Nursing, St. Luke's School of Nursing

R.N. to M.S.N with Education Specialty, Walden University 

Schedule

Tue, 8:00 AM - 11:50 AM (1/11/2021 - 5/7/2021) Location: SF SULLI 109

Description

The focus of this course is to prepare the students to be nursing assistants in accordance with the South Dakota Board of Nursing. Students will be instructed in the following areas prior to having direct patient contact: communication and interpersonal skills, infection control, safety and emergency procedures, promoting residents' independence, and respecting residents' rights. Students will also be instructed in the following content areas: basic nursing assistant skills, personal care skills, mental health and social services, care of cognitively impaired clients, basic restorative nursing services, and residents' rights. This course is presented in a hybrid format with online, on-campus, and clinical components. The online portion requires a minimum of 40 hours to complete and includes the majority of the content. The on-campus lab will be when students see the skills demonstrated and have the opportunity to practice. Lab requires a minimum of 35 hours to complete. In addition, th