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Owensboro Community & Technical College is a public, two-year, open admissions college accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and is one of the sixteen colleges that make up the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS). The college values innovation, is focused on student learning, and is responsive to economic trends.  

Most OCTC students are from the counties of Daviess, Ohio, Hancock and McLean in Kentucky, but many others travel from elsewhere in Kentucky and southern Indiana. 

These Merit pages are used to celebrate the successes of our students and will serve them as an online portfolio of achievements.

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Owensboro Community & Technical College is a public, two-year, open admissions college accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and is one of the sixteen colleges that make up the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS). The college values innovation, is focused on student learning, and is responsive to economic trends.  

Most OCTC students are from the counties of Daviess, Ohio, Hancock and McLean in Kentucky, but many others travel from elsewhere in Kentucky and southern Indiana. 

These Merit pages are used to celebrate the successes of our students and will serve them as an online portfolio of achievements.

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IV Initiation

Student successful in completion of critical criteria for IV initiation and fluids.
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Milestone Badge - 2018 Feb 23

Career Planning with Katie

Providing general career information, advising, providing transfer info, etc.
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Achievement (Other) - 2018 Feb 22

WKU Transfer Visit

Met with WKU transfer rep. about transferring to Western, applying, scholarships, etc.
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Achievement (Other) - 2018 Feb 13

Pediatric Physical Assessment

Successfully completed the physical assessment of an infant and or toddler
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Milestone Badge - 2018 Feb 9

Abusive Head Trauma Simuation

Successfully completed the abusive head trauma simulation. Completed the assigned chapter readings, reviewed assigned content on the National Center of Shaken Baby Syndrome, and completed all documents related to this simulation.
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Milestone Badge - 2018 Feb 9

IV Initiation and fluids

Student successful completion of critical criteria for Intravenous Therapy.
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Milestone Badge - 2018 Feb 5

Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

Students participated in Owensboro's Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. march and attended the program honoring Dr. King. This event was sponsored by the local colleges and the Owensboro Human Relations Commission.
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Achievement (Other) - 2018 Jan 18

Successful Completion of Foley Catheter Skill

Successful completion of Foley catheter skill
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Milestone Badge - 2018 Jan 8

Noon Optimist Scholarship Recipient

OCTC student Presley Lee, received the Noon Optimist Scholarship at a luncheon today honoring four local students from WKU Owensboro, KWC, OCTC, and Brescia.
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Scholarship - 2017 Dec 11

Cornerstone Leadership

Students provided service to the OCTC campus through Cornerstone Campus Ministry during the Fall 17 semester.
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Club or Organization - 2017 Dec 7

2017 Domtar FIRST Lego League Regional Tournament Volunteer

Student volunteered to help with the coordination and execution of the 2017 FIRST Lego League Regional Tournament held on OCTC's Main Campus.
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Community Service - 2017 Dec 7

Global Studies Presentation: "Adventures in Foreign Lands," presented by Rodney Newton

Students attended a Global Studies presentation by OCTC's Rodney Newton. Rodney discussed his culture he encountered on his recent trip to South Korea and El Salvador.
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Club or Organization - 2017 Dec 4

First Year Experience Focus Group

Students attended a First Year Experience Focus Group to discuss and provide feedback on the First Year Experience (FYE) course for the Fall 17 semester.
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Achievement (Other) - 2017 Dec 4

Dynamic Leadership Institute Phase 3: Career & Professional Development

The Dynamic Leadership Institute (DLI) of WKU-Owensboro is a three phase program designed to teach participants interpersonal skills, leadership dynamics, and career/professional development strategies. The program strives to enhance self-awareness regarding personal strengths and weaknesses; to create a better understanding of leadership and influence; to develop stronger leadership and interpersonal skills; and to sharpen participants' professional skills. ***Resume Development: Best practices for resume development are covered, including: completion of a resume organizer or professional inventory, choosing the proper resume format, highlighting your strengths in relation to a position description, selection of references, and other technical tips. Networking/Leadership Interview: Participants learn effective strategies for building a professional network, including: the "Why?", "How?", and "Where?" of networking, networking strategies for introverts, utilizing social media as a networking tool, developing an "elevator" pitch, and the art of making introductions. Participants conduct an interview with a community leader for the purpose of practicing their professional skills and building a professional network. Interviewing: Included in this session is an overview of interview preparation and best practices, including: research and preparation, appropriate dress, behaviors that are desired and ones that deter from the interview, the value of interview follow-up. Participants learn how to prepare for one-on-one and panel interviews formats through "hands-on" experience. Professional Growth Plan: Participants utilize assessments and exercises to develop a professional growth plan based on the strengths and weaknesses identified in previous sessions.
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Achievement (Other) - 2017 Dec 4

OAWAC lecture: The Death of Multiculturalism?

Students attended the Owensboro Area World Affairs Council lecture by Marko Dumancic, titled: "The Death of Multiculturalism?" This event was held at Western Kentucky University Owensboro.
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Community Service - 2017 Dec 4

Common Reading presentation: "Do Humans Have a Right to Privacy?"

Students attended a presentation by OCTC faculty Dr. Timothy Dick and Dr. Court Lewis regarding the constitution and the human right to privacy.
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Achievement (Other) - 2017 Dec 4

Common Read Fall 17 Author's Visit - Dave Eggers

Attended the question/answer forum with Dave Eggers, author of The Circle, the Fall 2017 OCTC Common Reading novel.
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Achievement (Other) - 2017 Dec 4

Understanding Scholarships and How to Apply

Rebecca Simon from Financial Aid will inform participants about the vast number of scholarships available and how to apply for them.
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Achievement (Other) - 2017 Dec 1

Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator

Everyone procrastinates, but deadline-driven procrastination differs from situational procrastination. In this TED Talk, we learn the difference.
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Achievement (Other) - 2017 Nov 29

TRAC Central: Meeting with transfer representative

Met with a transfer repre from Murray State University to discuss transfer opportunities.
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Achievement (Other) - 2017 Nov 29

Fall 17 Production - The Skin of Our Teeth

Student attended the Oak Island Theatre production of The Skin of Our Teeth.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2017 Nov 27

SGA Annual Hanging of the Green

Students attended the annual Hanging of the Green, sponsored by the Student Government Association.
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Achievement (Other) - 2017 Nov 27

Successful Completion of Sterile Dressing Change

Successful Completion of Sterile dressing change skill
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Milestone Badge - 2017 Nov 27

Integumentary focused assessment

Student successful completion of critical criteria for Integumentary focused assessment skill.
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Milestone Badge - 2017 Nov 21

Tackling Test Anxiety

Taking tests can be overwhelming for many people. Lindsey Greer will explain strategies on how to reduce anxiety while developing better test taking skills.
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Achievement (Other) - 2017 Nov 20

Nursing 212 Psych-Assessment

"Real Life" RN Case Scenario with a client diagnosed with anxiety. Nursing actions focused on the Psychosocial Assessment piece, in order to guide the necessary interventions for the client.
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Milestone Badge - 2017 Nov 16

NSG 212 Psychosocial and De-escalation Techniques

"Real Life" exercise to assess a client presenting with clinical manifestations of schizophrenia, and the nursing actions of understanding the correct and therapeutic measure to assist client to de-escalate, and calm.
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Milestone Badge - 2017 Nov 16

Nursing 212 Therapeutic Communication

"Real Life" clinical scenario with client and clinical manifestations of alcohol withdrawal. Scenario involved therapeutic communication in the nursing interventions and plan of care with client.
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Milestone Badge - 2017 Nov 16

OAWAC lecture: NATO's Yellow Brick Road

Students attended the Owensboro Area World Affairs Council lecture by Anna & Daniel Kuthy, titled: "NATO's Yellow Brick Road." This event was held at Brescia University in Owensboro.
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Community Service - 2017 Nov 13

Fall 17 Domestic Violence Workshop

Attended the Domestic Violence Awareness Workshop co-hosted by WISE and OCTC's Counseling Center. The Daviess County Attorney's Office Domestic Violence Task Force presented this workshop.
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Club or Organization - 2017 Nov 13
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