| Title:
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Lead CNA Instructor
College Express Health Occupations Instructor CQI Coordinator |
| Office Phone:
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217-443-8899
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Office Email:
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smay@dacc.edu |
| Time Available:
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Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Location:
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Prairie Hall, Room 119 |
| Educational
Background:
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MA, Health Studies, University of Alabama,
2007 BS, Illinois State University, 2001 AAS-RN, Parkland College 1993 |
| Courses taught: | NURS 110, 111, 112, 113, HLTH 102, BOFF 140 |
| Personal Info: | I have been married since 1996, and have two girls. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and staying active. |
Life-long learning is essential, especially in the field of healthcare, which is ever-changing, adapting and improving. I believe my job is to guide the student to realize their potential to be a life-long learner. If you are interested in a healthcare career, the C.N.A. classes for adults or the Health Occupations classes for high school students can be a great stepping stone into many health fields. If I can offer some advice for those looking to go into work as a C.N.A., or any other healthcare career, it would be:
- It is essential that you work hard and be dedicated to your studies to be successful
- Get you foot in the door of a healthcare facility, even if it is in dietary or environmental services, it will be valuable experience
- Be a life-long learner
- Always remember to YOU can make a difference in someone's life!
If you have a caring and compassionate spirit and enjoy helping others, you have the makings to be a wonderful CNA! We are here to guide and support you, and provide you with the knowledge necessary to meet your goals.