Lamar Community College Nursing Programs
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Nursing DepartmentMary Lou Myers
phone: 719-336-1594
marylou.myers@lamarcc.edu
Meet the Nursing Faculty
Dr. Sandy Summers - Director of Nursing
phone: 719.336.1598 email: sandy.summers@lamarcc.edu
I extend to you a hearty welcome to the Nursing Department at Lamar Community College! Nursing is a profession which delivers tremendous personal and professional rewards. Nursing is a blend of compassion and caring, scientific knowledge and technology; often called the "art and science of nursing". With the patient at the center of your work, you will join over 2.6 million registered nurses who are committed to helping others.
I am the Director of the Nursing Program and have been at Lamar Community College for 16 years. My nursing education has been attained in colleges in Colorado and New Mexico, most recently in the doctoral program at the University of Colorado, Denver. My specialty and passion is leadership and management in nursing. Current interests include 1) creating and maintaining an educational program of excellence through my work with administration and nursing faculty colleagues at Lamar Community College 2) a commitment to creating a competent nursing workforce for Colorado and the United States through efforts with the Colorado Community College System Nursing Directors and the Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence and 3) nursing regulation in my work with the Colorado Board of Nursing and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
I am committed to providing students opportunities for an excellent nursing education and am charged by the American Nurses Association to exit only the students exhibiting the minimum competencies established by the profession.
I wish you the very best as you invest in the health of our nation. With the aging population growing steadily, there will be no shortage of jobs for nurses well into the future. In most parts of the country, the average age of nurses is growing, meaning that more nurses are retiring, thus furthering the nursing shortage. So, as the current crop of Baby Boomer-age nurses nears retirement, fewer trained nurses are in the pipeline to replace them. This translates into more job opportunities with the potential of higher starting salaries and other exciting opportunities.
Kathy Henderson, RN, BSN, MSN- Nursing Instructor
phone: 719.336-1597email: kathy.henderson@lamarcc.edu
I love nursing and all the opportunities it offers me to provide quality caring and patient education to individuals and groups. I especially love teaching and mentoring nursing students as they journey from novice to expert. It is very rewarding to me to see many of "my" students working in local health care facilities; making a difference in the lives of others.
I have 18+ years of professional nursing practice experience and have been a full time nursing faculty member at LCC since 1995. I graduated in December 2008 with a Masters of Science in Nursing as an Adult Nurse Practitioner. I really like working with adults of all ages and especially with our geriatric population. I am excited about utilizing the knowledge I gained in my graduate education to help positively change the lives of individuals in southeast Colorado.
Mary Ann Turner, RN, BSN, MSN- Nursing Instructor
phone: 719.336.1625 email: maryann.turner@lamarcc.edu
Learning is one of the most empowering and important human experiences.The ability and desire to learn are the key attributes that allow us to gainknowledge, wisdom and personal growth. The opportunity to impart knowledge through teaching is one of the most important responsibilities we have as faculty members. I believe that excellence in teaching originates from an insatiable desire to learn, and a constant pursuit to maximize one’s ability to communicate information to others.
In my educational pursuits I have utilized the ladder model in acquiring my nursing education. I received both a PN and ADN from Otero Junior College in 1992. I then completed a BSN from the University of New Mexico and most recently completed a Master’s in Nursing with an emphasis on Education from Walden University.
I joined the LCC nursing faculty team in 2004. This has enabled me to promote the nursing profession through the training and development of future nurses. I believe that aspiring to be a great teacher is one of the most noble of goals; in it is the power to impart knowledge, to influence thinking and to ultimately create positive change in the world.
I look forward to meeting and working with each and every one of you.
Nancy Winsor, RRT, RN, MSN- Nursing Instructor
phone: 719.336.1596email: nancy.winsor@lamarcc.edu
Welcome to the LCC Department of Nursing. I have had the pleasure of teaching student nurses at LCC since 2005. Nursing is a fascinating, changing and rewarding career. There are many opportunities waiting for you in nursing. I have lived in several cities and have enjoyed what each city added to my life. I have a wonderful husband and 2 wonderful children. I have completed my MSN at Angelo State University and a post master’s certificate in Nursing Education.
Education:- BHS-RT University of Missouri-Columbia
- ADN - Angelo State University
- RN-MSN Angelo State University (2009)
- Medical Surgical Nursing, Intensive Care, Emergency Room, Cardiac Nursing
- Adult Medical Surgical Nursing, Pharmacology, Fundamentals
- Predictors for NCLEX success, NLNAC Accreditation Project
Marla Hicks, RN, BSN- Allied Health Instructor
phone: 719.336.6642email: marla.hicks@lamarcc.edu
I joined the faculty at Lamar Community College in the Spring 2008. I have worked in a variety of health care settings, but my greatest interests are in obstetrics and also geriatrics. I completed my Associate Degree in Nursing here at Lamar Community College, and am currently working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with Chamberlain College of Nursing. I intend to have this completed within a year and then begin working toward a Master of Science in Nursing Degree with Education emphasis.
Nursing was a second career for me. Prior to enrolling in the Nursing Program at LCC in 2003, I was a news reporter, working first for a newspaper and then as the news director for a local radio station. Changing careers to become a nurse was a big step for me, but I am so glad I did! I have found an excitement and passion for nursing that I never imagined, and it continues to grow each day.
Teaching students to become nurses is a great privilege. I enjoy being a part of the learning process and watching students progress in their journey as a nurse. As the students learn new skills and become more excited about their nursing career, I feel fortunate to be a part of the process. I wouldn’t want to be doing anything else.
I am proud to be a graduate of Lamar Community College, and having been a part of the nursing program as a student and now as an instructor, I believe I have a unique perspective. I can say from experience that the challenge is great, and the journey can seem long at times, but the rewards are outstanding.