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Course revamped

NORTHWEST COM-
MUNITY College has up-
dated its computer tech-
nology program, making it
more relevant and paving
the way for students to
take internationally-rec-
ognized certification ex-
ams.

Head instructor Phil
Bialobzyski said the up-
dating includes new
equipment and facilities,

“We haven't done this
in five years,” said Bialo-
byzski of the revamping.

Phil Bialobzyskl

He said the two-semester program, which in-
cludes a practicum component, is broad enough to
equip students for employment in the northwest but
also specific enough that students could, if they
wish, move on to take more specialized courses.

“We're finding that computer education and

training is very helpful

in a competitive job

market,” Bialobyzski added.
The program is designed for 18 people and take

take two more if need be.

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College gearing up
for nursing program

THE SECOND class of Northwest Com- -
munity College’s licensed practical nurs-
ing program is ready to start next month,
says the college official who has been in
charge of the program.

Denine Milner, the college’s Dean of
Instruction, said 24 students have been
selected for the one-year offering.

“We're now in the process of getting
all of our instructors in place,” she said.

Michelle Nehring is returning as the
program co-ordinator while the other in-

structors are part time and are working
- nurses in the area,

The first licensed practical nursing
class graduated this past January.

The program was put on hiatus until
this fall so it would start along with other
college offerings and it gave instructors

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The start of licensed practical nurse
training at the college in January 2002
came after a concentrated lobbying effort.

Northwest Community College hadn't
had any nurse training programs since it
stopped a registered nursing program in
the early 1990s.

Mills Memorial Hospital here hired a
good number of the first graduating class,
an indication of the value of having such
a program in the northwest, said Milner.

“We're pleased ta know those grads
are doing well,” she said.

The hospital and other health care
facilities are a key part of the nursing
program because they provide practicum
placernents for the students. Those place-
ments are required for graduation.

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