Owensboro Community and Technical College

Students attended OCTC's will celebration of Constitution Day with a presentation titled "Freedom of Speech: Limitations & Expectations." The presentation and panel discussion featured OCTC faculty member, Nicole Nacey, and Owensboro Human Relations Commission Executive Director, Sylvia Coleman. On Constitution Day, we recognize the anniversary of the nation's constitution and the efforts and responsibilities of all citizens. In the summer of 1787, delegates convened in Philadelphia to create "a more perfect union" and to craft the country's constitution. They worked to develop a framework that would provide balance and freedom, taking into account national and state interests, as well as individual human rights. The delegates signed the Constitution of the United States on September 17, 1787. By June 21, 1788, the Constitution was ratified, having been approved by nine of the 13 states. Efforts to recognize citizens and the Constitution began in 1939, when newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst advocated a day to celebrate US Citizenship. In 1940 Congress created "I Am an American Day" to be celebrated on the third Sunday in May. On February 29, 1952, President Harry Truman signed into law "Citizenship Day." It was established to replace "I Am an American Day." On August 2, 1956, Congress requested that the President proclaim the week beginning September 17 and ending September 23 of each year as "Constitution Week." One additional change was made to the event when a federal law enacted in December 2004 designated September 17 as "Constitution Day and Citizenship Day."

Students attended the Dynamic Leadership Institute (Phase 1): Personal Development, presented by David Powers, Career & Workforce Development Coordinator for Western Kentucky University Owensboro. This is a three phase process

Student attended an Informational Open House regarding first time home buying. This event was sponosored by the Greater Owensboro Realtor Association.

Do you always feel as if there is no time to do what matters to you the most? Learn strategies to help find more time and see how you can manage your time more effectively.

Successful completion of pediatric rare cancer topics presented in lecture to classmates. Described the cancer in the following terms: Etiological factors, A brief pathophysiology with signs & symptoms Clinical manifestations with diagnostic test and evaluation Therapeutic management and nursing care

Successful completion of the pediatric assessment objectives and nursing actions related to this skill

This scavenger hunt, sponsored by the OCTC Learning Resource Center (LRC), TRAC, and the OCTC Common Reading Committee, invites participants to locate 17 "cameras," like the cameras in the Common Reading Fall 17 book - The Circle, by Dave Eggers.

Completed "Real Life" client scenario - understanding and implementing assessment of client and the use of appropriate communication techniques and behaviors to de-escalate the client, thus assisting in the client's stabilization.

Successful Completion of Physical Assessment Skill

Successful completion of Standard Precautions Skill

Tracheobronchial Suctioning

Tracheostomy Care Skill

Students spent 3 hours re-purposing medical supplies that would have been in our land fills.

Student has completed requirements for emergency interventions in NSG 212.

Met with a representative from the University of Louisville to discuss transfer opportunitites.

As part of the Common Reading's Dystopian focus this semester, students, facutly and staff took a trip to the Frazier Kentucky History Museum in Louisville, KY, to see The Hunger Games Exhibition, an interactive exhibit of costumes, props, and displays related to the film.

Successful skill performance on Intravenous Therapy IV Initiation.

Completed and passed the Integrity and Respect testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/

Students attended a presentation about the dystopian genre, its history, other related terms, and how it all applies to this semester's Common Reading, The Circle. Presented by: Tonya Northenor, Associate Professor.

Completed and passed the Strategic Vision testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/

Completed and passed the Reliability testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/

Completed and passed the Planning and Organizing testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/

Completed and passed the Management of Others testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/

Completed and passed the Innovation testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/

Completed and passed the Initiative testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/

Completed and passed the Influential Communication testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/

Completed and passed the Flexibility testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/

Completed and passed the Drive for Excellent Results testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/

Completed and passed the Customer Focus testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/

Completed and passed the Coping with Pressure testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/