fairmont campus newsletter- december 2014
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December 2014
GLOWS Week
We had a great GLOWS week during the week of November 17.
Here are a few highlights from the week.
Annabelle served as our mascot on campus during the week. She
loved spending time in the office, greeting everyone, eating
popcorn with the students, and playing Frisbee with anyone willing
to throw it for her. Annabelle belongs to Surg Tech instructor, Toni
Shantz.
Tuesday was a popcorn kind of day!
Many stopped in the office for a popcorn
break and a little Wii competition.
Darla Price found the medallion hidden
under the sink in the quiet room.
Tyler Sinn was the Wii Bowling
Champion with a score of 214.
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Thursday brought our Advent program led by Dr. Steve Witmer with lunch following. The
room was full of students, faculty, and staff. The counters overflowing with food, everyone
enjoyed the service and fellowship.
On Wednesday, 13 PC students tried their luck at bingo at the Knights
of Columbus Hall. We had a couple of turkey winners! Due to the
generosity of many local businesses, every player walked away with a
bag full of great prizes.
Our fun week ended with the GLOWS Parade through Downtown
Plaza. Despite the cold temperature, many PC students
walked in the parade and handed out candy to the spectators.
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Counselor’s Corner Rebecca Christiansen
Stay Mentally Healthy During the Holidays
For many, the holiday season is a time of great joy and excitement. We get to see family
ad friends, eat great food, and partake in various traditions. As wonderful as that sounds,
with all that good comes a lot of demands on us and our time - parties, shopping, cooking,
cleaning… just to name a few. A lot of times stress experienced during the holidays is often
due to our own expectations of ourselves to be all things to all people.
Here are some things you can do to get through the season:
1. Admit how you feel. If someone close to you has recently passed away or if you can’t
be with loved ones, it’s ok to be sad. However, focus your energy on remembering
good times, not on missing those individuals.
2. Be realistic. Things may not go as planned. That’s ok! Try not to get your hopes set on
having the “perfect” holiday. Instead, focus on just enjoying yourself and those around
you.
3. Stick to a budget. Before you set off to purchase gifts, decide how much you can spend
and stick to it. It will reduce the level of stress you feel after the holiday season.
4. Don’t forget to take care of yourself! Your mental health is linked to your physical health.
It is ok to indulge a little bit, but make sure you continue to eat right and get plenty of
rest. Take some time for yourself, this often helps us to “recharge” and get back on
track.
5. Talk to someone if needed. Often when we are feeling overwhelmed, the easiest thing
we can do is reach out to someone for some help. Don’t be afraid to ask others to pitch
in with party planning or cleaning.
Enjoy your holiday break! Rebecca Christiansen, LPC, NCC - Campus Counselor
605-229-8524 • [email protected]
Volunteers are needed for the Fairmont Blood Drive!
December 4 - 5 Call people to schedule appointments to donate blood.
8-10 people needed.
December 9, 10, and 11
Greeters: 2 per slot Canteen Workers: 2 per slot
Dec 9th 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. • Dec 9th 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Dec 9th 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. • Dec 9th 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Dec 10th 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. • Dec 10th 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Dec 10th 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. • Dec 10th 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Dec 11th 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. • Dec 11th 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Dec 11th 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. • Dec 11th 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Contact Toni Shantz
to Volunteer
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Research Presentation Day
Senior nursing students presented
their research projects on Thursday,
November 20th. There was an
interesting assortment of topics that
kept students and faculty intrigued
all day long! Among the topics
was Information on Mindful
Meditation, Telemedicine, and the
Affordable Care Act.
Nursing Program Activities
Disaster Simulation Day
On November 5th, the senior nursing students
participated in a disaster simulation day on
campus. They had the opportunity to play both
the victims of a disaster and the nursing staff. On
our campus that day, we experienced a tornado
and an outbreak of monkey pox. The nursing
students learned how to set up a shelter, develop
and implement a plan of action, and how to be
flexible and adapt to changing circumstances.
They also learned how to treat victims of natural
disasters such as these in regards to physical
health emotional well-being, psychosocial, and
spiritual needs. They had a lot of fun playing the
role of victims in the natural disasters as well, but
also were able to give feedback through this role
in the way their cases were handled by our nurses.
It was a great learning experience for all.
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Nursing Program Activities cont...
Pharmacology
Pam Braddock’s Pharmacology class worked
together in groups and demonstrated the
effects that medication has on the body.
Check out these Upcoming Local Events Downtown Fairmont’s Holiday Delights - December 5
Downtown Businesses open late with great deals.
Holiday Treats, Luminaries, and caroling
Downtown Dollars Grand Prize Drawing - Register until 10 p.m. at
participating businesses
Hay Rides 6 - 9 p.m. Loading at Citizens Park
Vendor Fair 6-10 p.m. 11+ Vendors - American Legion Event Center
Secret Santa 6:30-9:30 p.m. Santa will be giving away gift envelopes to lucky
shoppers
Holiday Delights for Kids - December 5 - Fairmont Opera House - 6:30-9 p.m.
Keep kids entertained while you shop. Holiday cheer, coloring contest, hot cocoa &
snacks. Kids will be making a Christmas gift for parent or grandparent with assistance.
$10 includes all supplies and snacks.
Red Rock Center - www.redrockcenter.org
December 2 10 a.m. Artist of the Month - Fairmont Area Rug Hookers
December 6 10 a.m. Chubb House Christmas Tea
December 7 7 p.m. Hymn Sing
December 9 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Lunch with the Arts
December 16 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Lunch with the Arts
December 19 7 p.m. Glenn Henrikson Christmas Concert
Opera House
December 12 7:30 p.m. A Broadway Boys Christmas
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Career & Learning Center Amy Anderton
Job Placement
Did you know the Career and Learning Center (CLC) also helps with job placement? Job
opportunities are posted on Facebook and the bulletin board in the hallway and often
emailed to the student body from the CLC. The CLC sends out info about career fairs and
will provide a web-based career fair in the spring. Amy will help with your resume, cover
letter, job application, and interview skills. Workshops on those topics are also offered in the
spring. If you need a part-time job before you graduate, the CLC may have some options.
CLC Writing Workshop Hints for December
This month you are encouraged to learn a little more about the correct us of commas. The
most frequent comma mistakes are at the beginning of sentences. Many times we use a
comma when we should not. Check out the rules and examples below.
Use commas after introductory clauses, phrases, or words that come before the main
clause.
A. Common starter words for introductory clauses that need a comma include: After, although, as, because, if, since, when, while.
Example: Because her dog was sick, the little girl was sad.
B. Common introductory phrases that should be followed by a comma include
participial and infinitive phrases, absolute phrases, nonessential appositive phrases
(but who knows what they are?!), and long prepositional phrases (over four words).
Do not use a comma following short introductory prepositional phrases.
Example: After lunch and a long break, we were ready to work.
C. Introductory words that need commas include: yes, however, well
Example: However, the main point of the article was not clear.
Don’t use commas after the main clause when a dependent clause follows (except for ex-
treme contrast).
Example:
The baby cried, while the boy played. INCORRECT
The baby cried, although the family was very happy. CORRECT because of extreme
contrast.
Don’t use commas to set off essential elements. That clauses are always essential. Example: The boy that fell out of the tree broke his arm.
Check out this link from Purdue Owl about comma usage:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/607/02/
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National Radiologic Technology Week
The Fairmont Rad Tech Club met for National
Radiologic Technology week, which was the
first week of November. We held a meeting
and a pizza party in order to celebrate!!!
National Radiologic Technology Week is
celebrated annually to recognize the vital work
of R.T.s across the nation. The celebration takes
place each year during the week that includes
Nov. 8 to commemorate the discovery of the
x-ray by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen on Nov. 8, 1895.
The week-long celebration calls attention to the important role medical imaging and
radiation therapy professionals play in patient care and health care safety.
Importance of Safety
The Rad Tech and Surg Tech students worked together one
day to help explain some important safety information. The
Surg Tech students explained Sterile Field and the importance
of it to the Rad Tech students. That is their area of expertise
and Rad Tech students wanted them to take pride in
explaining it and why it is important.
At the same time the Rad Tech students explained radiation safety.
Rad Tech Activities
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Fall Semester Calendar
Last Day of Fall Classes December 9
Finals Test Week December 10 - 12
Winter Break
No Classes December 13 - January 12
PC Fairmont Closed on
Wednesday, December 24
Thursday, December 25
Friday, December 26
Wednesday, December 31
Thursday, January 1
Friday, January 2
Spring Semester Begins January 13
Clothing Samples
We have some sample clothing
that is available for purchase at Fairmont Awards
in Downtown Plaza. They have
many other styles of clothing
and logos and they are also
able to put the
PC logo on a piece of clothing
you bring to them. Stop in
and check out these great products.
!
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Mardi Gras 2015
Saturday, February 7 Holiday Inn, Fairmont
Social Hour 6 p.m.
Inaugural Alumni Event We had our first alumni event on Friday, November 21 from 4-6 p.m. Several alumni and faculty attended.
They had a great time socializing and enjoying snacks and beverages before walking down to the GLOWS
parade.