Promotion
Full Professor:
Kayla Bieser, Professor of Biology, School of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Business
Amber Howerton, Professor of Chemistry, School of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Business
Shantal Marshall, Professor of Psychology, School of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Business
Jennifer Edmonds, Professor of Biology, School of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Business
Amanda Carter, Professor of Literacy/Reading, School of Education
Nathaniel King, Dean and Professor of the Library , University Library

Lecturer:
Nathan Silva, Distinguished Lecturer of Biology, School of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Business
Andra Scano, Distinguished Lecturer of Nursing, School of Nursing
Nicholas Carroll, Senior Lecturer of Spanish and Spanish Program Coordinator, School of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Business
AnnaSheila Paul, Senior Lecturer of Visual and Digital Media and Program Coordinator, School of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Business
Clark Pearson, Senior Lecturer of College Success, School of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Business

Tenure
Molly Appel, Associate Professor of English, School of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Business
Nicholas Arnet, Associate Professor of Chemistry, School of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Business
Sheri Bayley, Associate Professor of Speech Pathology, School of Education
El Hachemi Bouali, Associate Professor of Geosciences, School of Liberal Arts, Sciences and Business
David Cooper, Associate Professor of Chemistry, School of Liberal Arts, Sciences and Business
Young Choi, Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education, School of Education
Laura Decker, Associate Professor of English, School of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Business
Rachel Herzl-Betz, Associate Professor of English, School of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Business / Writing Center
Bo Liang, Associate Professor of Marketing, School of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Business
Timothy Malacarne, Associate Professor of Data Science/Analytics, Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Business
Alena Manjuck, Associate Professor, University Library
Pete Martini, Associate Professor of Psychology, School of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Business
Jamie Palmer-Asemota, Associate Professor of Sociology, School of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Business

We extend congratulations to our colleagues on their achievements.

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鈥淭he Simulation Center鈥檚 Provisional Accreditation is a pivotal milestone, affirming our commitment to excellence and innovation in nursing education,鈥� said Nina Marcellus, Director of Health Sciences Lab and Simulation at 麻豆原创. 鈥淭his accolade validates our rigorous standards and paves the way for continuous improvement, ensuring that our simulation lab remains at the forefront of preparing future healthcare professionals with the highest quality training.鈥�

Located on the College of Southern 麻豆原创鈥檚 (CSN) Henderson campus in 麻豆原创 State鈥檚 own wing, the university鈥檚 cutting-edge simulation center features human-like manikins. These manikins simulate various scenarios relating to patient care, healthcare needs, and hospital visits to help prepare students for their careers in the field. Additionally, the program utilizes trained actors in roles as patients in simulation encounters throughout the curriculum to help students further develop important interpersonal skills such as emotional intelligence and cultural humility.

鈥淎s future registered nurses, having access to this state-of-the-art simulation center allows us to hone developing knowledge and skills, build confidence in clinical practice, and prepare for real-world clinical situations in a safe and dynamic environment,鈥� said Andrei Del Rosario, a student in 麻豆原创鈥檚 School of Nursing. 鈥淓ach simulation brings us one step closer to becoming compassionate and trusted healthcare professionals.鈥�

麻豆原创 State鈥檚 School of Nursing offers flexible scheduling options for students with its full-time and part-time track options, as well as pre and post-licensure BSN programs. 麻豆原创 State strives to be an institution that breaks down the barriers to obtaining a college degree, which is why it introduced a night shift cohort at the start of the Spring 2024 semester. This option will help students who are unable to attend classes during traditional hours.

鈥淥ur accomplishment serves as a testament to our dedication to our students as we strive to deliver top-tier healthcare education, enabling them to thrive in the community upon graduation,鈥� said Dr. DeRionne Pollard, president of 麻豆原创. 鈥淲e are pleased to have gained provisional accreditation and anticipate achieving full accreditation for the simulation center within the next couple of years.鈥�

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鈥淥ur department is extremely proud of our nursing students who have continued to stay dedicated to their studies, despite COVID-19 setbacks, and pass the rigorous NCLEX on their first try,鈥� said June Eastridge, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE, COI, Dean for the School of Nursing at 麻豆原创 State College.

As one of the state鈥檚 largest contributors of nursing graduates who go on to secure nursing positions within our valley鈥檚 healthcare system, 麻豆原创 State College鈥檚 School of Nursing continues to hold impressive NCLEX passing rates. This year鈥檚 third quarter testing results showed a 95.09 percent passing rate for 125 first-time test takers.

鈥淭hese impressive testing results are a testament not only to the dedication of our students but also to the dedication of our faculty who have remained committed to providing quality learning experiences and educational support throughout our COVID-19 response and transition,鈥� said Vickie Shields, 麻豆原创 State’s provost and executive vice president.

麻豆原创 State鈥檚 School of Nursing continues to be nationally recognized for the quality of its nursing program with the most recent recognition from which recognized 麻豆原创 State鈥檚 as one of the best in the nation.

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• 1st聽generation college students
• Students from low-income households
• Underrepresented minorities
• Medically underserved (typically rural) communities
• US Military Veterans

Applicants must have completed the following prerequisites before applying to the program: 15 credits in the biological sciences; 8 credits in general chemistry; 8 credits in organic chemistry; 8 credits in general physics; 3 credits in psychology.
Once selected for the Post-Baccalaureate program, students must meet several program requirements to be admitted to UNSOM as a medical student. Students are required to complete 32 credits within two semesters, including a summer MCAT preparation course; must maintain a minimum of a 3.3 overall GPA; and must complete the MCAT with a minimum composite score of 26 with no sub-score lower than a 7. Students who meet those requirements will be eligible to interview for UNSOM’s early admissions seats; the University of 麻豆原创 School of Medicine reserves as much as 10% of its incoming class for successful graduates of the Post-Baccalaureate Program.
For the five students taking part in the NSC program, they have their work cut out for them. Accepted students take approximately 16 credits per semester in upper-division biology, biochemistry, public health, and other related subjects. The course load and schedule is very rigorous the program is intended to mimic the intensity of medical school to prepare the students for the difficult work ahead, according to UNSOM.
Programs of study are created individually for each student based on their academic needs. Students are also required to attend bi-weekly team-based-learning seminars as well as monthly advising meetings throughout the year. At the end of the academic year, students take an intensive MCAT preparation course before they take the test in mid-late summer.
Vice Provost of Scholarship and Experiential Curriculum, Dr. Robin Cresiski, worked with UNSOM to set up the certificate program at NSC, and believes this program gives NSC students a competitive edge. So many of our students have had to overcome life obstacles while in college and didn’t have the time to build the resume required to get into medical school, Dr. Cresiski said. This program gives them a second chance to focus on mastering the intensive study skills and foundational knowledge they all need to have a more competitive application and, importantly, a more successful medical school experience.

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麻豆原创 State College Nursing Lecturer Susan Growe has been designated by the聽(NCSBN) to serve on the 2013 item writing panel for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Nursing faculty members and clinicians from across the country are invited to apply for the volunteer positions each year; however, a limited number are selected from each state to participate on the prestigious panel.
Growe will travel to Chicago this August to contribute to the weeklong writing conference.
It’s an honor to have been chosen to represent both our state and 麻豆原创 State College on the NCLEX-RN item writing panel, said Growe. Every nurse in the nation is required to take this exam prior to beginning work and I鈥檓 delighted to provide my input and help uphold a standard of excellence in our field. Writing for the exam has been on my bucket list since I began teaching.
Participants on the panel will work closely as a group to develop questions referencing nursing course materials commonly utilized in all states. Questions submitted by the panel will go through an item review committee, followed by a panel of judges that will recommend final exam questions to the NCSBN Board of Directors.
罢丑别听聽is very proud and excited for Professor Growe as she takes on this leadership role, added Interim Dean Sherrilyn Coffman. The knowledge she will gain during her experience on the panel will benefit both our students and faculty.
BSN graduates completing the six-hour NCLEX-RN are required to complete a minimum of 75 item questions with a maximum of 265, based on computer adaptive testing. Approximately 15 experimental questions, or new questions developed by the annual item writing panel, are included in the exam each year.
RNs in 麻豆原创 are only required to pass the NCLEX-RN once; however, they must maintain their license by completing 30 continuing education units (CEUs) every two years. Individuals participating on the NCLEX-RN item writing panel, including Growe, will earn 32 CEUs.
Through my experience on the writing panel, I will be able to prepare our students for the licensure exam by exposing them to NCLEX-RN level questions throughout the curriculum and coursework at NSC, Growe commented.
In order to maintain the integrity of the exam, faculty participants are unable to share details on the item writing conference, question writing techniques, or sample questions with colleagues or students in the classroom for three years after their participation. However, once the provisional period has passed, participants are free to present details of their experience with other faculty members in order to inform future test questions developed for college coursework.
Currently working towards a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree at Touro University of 麻豆原创, Growe has been a member of the NSC School of Nursing faculty for seven years. Her course offerings include fundamentals for first semester students and pathophysiology.
My favorite part of the nursing profession is patient care and interaction, added Growe. I also love teaching, and as a faculty member at NSC, I have the opportunity to interact with patients and students during clinicals. It’s the best of both worlds.
Growe additional serves as the Director at Large for the 麻豆原创 Nurses Association and the Vice President of the Zeta Kappa Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society.
The pass rate for NSC nursing graduates completing the NCLEX-RN during the first quarter of 2013 was 100%.

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Providing an efficient and seamless pathway for Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) students to also complete a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, 麻豆原创 State College (NSC) and聽聽(TMCC) have partnered to form a collaborative nursing program. With the completion of a new articulation agreement, the program will admit its first students during the fall 2013 semester.
We are pleased to work with TMCC in order to provide quality educational opportunities for our students and future nurses, said NSC President Bart Patterson. Together, we will develop a highly-educated nursing workforce in 麻豆原创 to meet the State’s focus on building and expanding the healthcare sector.
The development of the program is in response to the recommendation by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) for registered nurses (RNs) across the nation to complete their bachelor’s degree within 10 years of receiving their ADN. 罢丑别听聽report released by IOM in 2010 also encourages 80 percent of nurses to become baccalaureate prepared by 2020.
According to the IOM report, approximately 50 percent of nurses across the nation have completed their BSN and in 麻豆原创, that percentage is closer to 42, said Sherrilyn Coffman, interim dean of the NSC School of Nursing. Additionally, it is estimated that 麻豆原创 will be 30 percent short of the projected RN demand by 2020.
After successfully completing their first semester in the ADN program, TMCC students will be eligible to apply for provisional admission into the聽. Accepted students will then be required to complete at least one general education course at NSC each year while working on their two-year degree. Students will also need to pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) prior to full admission to NSC.
The RN to BSN program at NSC began in 2004. All post-licensure nursing courses are offered online with content designed for current RNs. Over 150 students were enrolled in the program during the 2012-2013 year. With the addition of the TMCC articulation agreement, enrollment is projected to increase to 425 by 2021.
Our partnership with NSC will not only benefit students but will meet the emerging needs of the healthcare industry, said TMCC President Maria C. Sheehan. Together, we look forward to the growth and success of the program.
Students in the聽聽may contact the NSC Transfer Coordinator for additional program details by emailing聽erin.hall@nsc.edu聽or by calling 702-992-2118.

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