Professional Nursing

Gaining Clinical Experience

This course is designed to prepare high school senior students, who have identified nursing as a clear career goal, for a collegiate registered nursing program. Students will learn through classroom instruction, practice in a real world clinical skills lab and gain real time experiences about nursing through community health and acute care shadowing opportunities. Major units of study include Fundamentals of Nursing; Medical Math; Medical Language and also include certifications in CPR/AED; First Aid and OSHA10. The STA Professional Nursing Course will introduce students to the roles and functions of a future R.N. to include: the nursing process, nursing documentation, professional communication skills, medical ethics and NCLEX-RN style assessment questions. Students will learn and use APA style in the course. Dual college credit is available.

Note: Students provide their own transportation for clinical experiences.

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Instructor - Gina Gavin

Gina Gavin

gina.gavin@lsr7.net

816.986.3422

Gina Gavin RN, BSN, MPA, NCSN
Gina Gavin has a Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree with Master’s Degree holds a National Certification in School Nursing; She celebrates her 40th year as a RN this year! Mrs. Gavin’s experiences range from Medical/Surgical/Oncology Nursing, Post-op Surgical Nursing, Intensive Care Nursing, Community Health and Wellness; Nurse Recruiter for Research Medical Center; Program Director at The Cancer Institute of Health Midwest; Supportive-care Consultant for Turning Point and Menorah Medical Center. Mrs. Gavin has held PRN RN positions at Hallmark Cards Corporate and Arrowhead Stadium. One of her favorite positions has been as a District RN in the LSR7 Elementary and Secondary Schools for more than 10 years - and now, being a Professional Nursing Instructor at STA! She credits her longevity in the profession to the flexibility to grow and change nursing positions, to continue her education while working, and to the amazing people, patients and students she has had the opportunity to work with along the way. She takes pride in being a positive advocate and mentor to anyone in or considering the nursing profession.

Instructor - Casey Thomason

Casey Thomason

casey.thomason@lsr7.net

816.986.3425

Casey Thomason, BSN, MSN, RN Bachelors of Science in Nursing from William Jewell College

Masters of Science in Nursing, Nurse Educator from Liberty University

20 years of industry experience. 15 years of professional nursing as a Registered Nurse including Medical Telemetry, Travel Nursing, Critical Care, Palliative Care, Education and Management

Prerequisites

Prerequisites:

Grade: 12 ONLY
2.5 GPA (Unweighted)
90% Attendance
Algebra I, B- or better
Reading/Writing: 10th grade level
Biology with B- or better
Chemistry with B- or better
Outside class Internet access is required.

Other Requirements for Community/Clinical Site Opportunities:

Background Check
Negative Results from Drug Screening
Proof of immunizations
TB skin test

Dual Credit