91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Chronicle | August 2021
August is always one of the most exciting times of the year at 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ. We’ve missed seeing our students and faculty over the summer, and we’re welcoming some new faces too!
August symbolizes a reconnection, but it also means a new beginning and a fresh start. We hope this semester is full of personal wins, new knowledge, and realized goals. Whether you’re a student or an employee, you’re here for a reason. It’s important to remind yourself of that every day.
Let’s recap what else is going on around here!
COVID-19 Vaccination Lottery
As an organization, our belief is that the COVID-19 vaccine has proven to be safe and effective. We strongly feel that getting vaccinated is the key to moving forward and out of the pandemic.
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ is proud to announce a scholarship opportunity for our current students who are vaccinated! Eight $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to eight randomly selected students. Drawings will occur in September, October, and November.
For more information about eligibility, deadlines, and how to enter, please see the 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Vaccination Lottery course on Canvas.
Ready to schedule your vaccination appointment? Click the link below!
New team members
We have three new employees to introduce! Please join us in welcoming Tammy Decker (ASN faculty), Melissa Freeman (BSN faculty), and Amber Nichols (ASN faculty)!
Tammy Decker has been with 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ for many years, and is a graduate of the L.E. Cox Medical Center’s School of Radiologic Technology and a graduate of Burge School of Nursing. She received her BSN from SBU and her Master’s in Education from Drury University. Tammy taught for many years with the School of Radiology before moving into nursing education, and most recently was an educator with the CMG Training and Education Team, working with staff and students that perform patient care in the clinic facilities of 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ.
Melissa Freeman’s background is in the Maternal-Child cluster as a staff nurse and nurse educator at 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ. She’s been a clinical adjunct with 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ for a little over a year. She graduated from 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ with her BSN in 2014 and from Southwest Baptist University with her MSN.
Amber Nichols graduated from 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ with her ASN in 2017, completed her BSN at Western Governors University, and is currently finishing her MSN degree. She worked on the transitional care unit at MORH and has been an adjunct instructor at 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ since January of 2021.
We’re so happy to these great educators at 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ!
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Nursing Open House
Ready to start making connections with potential employers? 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ will be hosting a Nursing Open House on Thursday, September 2 from 4pm-6pm in the West Tower Lobby at Cox South! This event is for all nursing students, regardless of which semester you’re in!
Counseling services
Students are encouraged to seek counseling help when they first experience signs of distress or other issues that they would like to discuss in a confidential setting. 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ offers free counseling services to current students. To schedule an appointment, please email Dr. Raquel Morrow, EdD, LPC at Raquel.Morrow@coxcollege.edu.
Tutoring
Tutoring is available via online sessions and can assist with nursing courses, pharmacology, or APA writing. Visit the Student Resource Center page on our website to book an online appointment with a tutor!
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ alumni in the news
Cally Lampe, FNP-C is Cox Medical Group’s newest provider! She graduated from 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ with her BSN and MSN, and will be working in the Ferrell-Duncan Clinic Neurology Department. Congratulations, Cally!
Many of our graduates have been working in the COVID ICU since the beginning of the pandemic. They are understandably exhausted and frustrated. Here are two stories from 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ that give a little peek into the lives of what many health care professionals are dealing with every day.
Story regarding 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ alum Casey Sample, who has been working in 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s West Tower ICU for the entire pandemic:
Story regarding two sisters, Amelia Caudle and Olivia Montgomery, who have also been working in 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s covid ICU:
Important hotline numbers to note
In a crisis or feeling distressed? There is free and confidential support available to help you. Representatives are ready to help with resources to address your situation with the hotline numbers listed below.
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255
- Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233
- Crisis Text Line 741741
- Crisis Hotline for Southwest Missouri 1-800-494-7355
- 24-hour Burrell Behavioral Crisis Center 417-893-7735
- Cox North Security 417-269-3715
- Cox South Security 417-269-6120
How to submit news for future editions of The Chronicle
If you would like to submit 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ related news to be considered for the next edition of The Chronicle, please send an email to Kyle.DeVries@coxcollege.edu.