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Intro to Medical & Surgical Nursing (LPN 104)

Term: 2019-2020 School Year Fall Term

Faculty

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

Mrs. Amanda Dvanajscak

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. Jeanette Saugstad

STI Position:

LPN Instructor
Mrs. Colette Schwartz

My office hours vary so please contact me directly to set up an appointment.

Southeast Tech Department:

Nursing Instructor

Education Background:

  • CNA certification 2003-2004
  • ADN: University of South Dakota 
  • BSN: University of South Dakota
  • MSN: Indiana Wesleyan University 

Experience:

  • Certified Nurse Educator
  • L&D/High Risk OB/Maternal Flight RN
  • Orthopedics RN 
  • Surgical - Trauma RN 
  • Taught clinicals in Rehab, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Surgical/Trauma, Long-term Care, and clinic settings. 
 
 

 

Mrs. Kristin Possehl
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Industry Experience:

Nursing experience in pediatrics, oncology, school nursing
Teaching experience high school health careers and LPN program

Educational Background:

Master of Science in Nursing--University of Phoenix
Master of Education--South Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing--Vanderbilt University

Occupation:

Nursing Programs Director
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STI Position:

Nursing Programs Director

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Schedule

Mon-Wed, 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM (8/26/2019 - 12/13/2019) Location: SF SULLI 226

Description

During this introductory clinical course students will observe and practice skills that are fundamental to nursing practice with an emphasis on safety, evidenced-based practice, and effective communication skills. Students will be introduced to and build upon their knowledge of nursing diagnosis, outcomes, and interventions. This clinical course allows students the opportunity to apply the knowledge they are learning in their co-requisite courses under the supervision of licensed nursing faculty. The clinical course supports the theory that students are learning in LPN 104: Introduction to Medical and Surgical Nursing as well as the skills learned in LPN 104L. Prerequisite: SSS 100, MATH 100, ENGL 101 , PSYC 101 , HC 106, HC 117, HC 118, HC 118 L