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Current Status of Minutes: Final
Date	October 31, 2011
Time	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location	Fredericksburg

Members Present
Ruthann Hoover, Georgia Jernigan, Sandra McCrary-Marshall, Susan Nichols, Linda Ottmers, Nancy Walters
Guests Present
Crystil Wade, Debra Kelsay, Denise Hawkins, Jayne Pope, Rae Leer, Sharon Bailey

Item # 1:	Adoption of Agenda
Presenter	Nancy Walter
Discussion	The agenda for today's meeting was presented. A motion to accept the agenda as written was made by Nan Walters, seconded by Susan Nichols, motion carried.

Item # 2:	Adoption of June 28, 2010 Meeting Minutes
Presenter	Ruthann Hoover
Discussion	Minutes of the June 28, 2010 meeting was presented. A motion to accept the minutes as written was made by Ruthann Hoover, seconded by Sandra McCrary-Marshall.

Item # 3:	Introcuctions
Presenter	All members
Discussion	Sharon Bailey, RN – Nursing Coordinator – Knopp Nursing Home Denise Hawkins, RN – HCM Hospice & graduate of ACC ADN Program Ruthann Hoover, RN MSN – ACC ADN Debra Kelsay, RN – HCM & graduate of ACC ADN program Rae Lear, RN PhD – Nursing Supervisor – HCM Susan Nichols – Academic Advisor & Campus Manager - ACC Linda Ottmers, RN – HCM Home Care Jayne Pope, RN – CNO - HCM Sandra McCrary-Marshall, RN, MSN - Dept. Chair, ACC Vocational Nursing Program Susan Nichols – Academic Advisor and Campus Manager, ACC Karen Selano, RN – DON, Knopp Nursing Home Cindy Snodgrass, Administrative Assistant - ACC Crystil Wade – RN, BSN – Adjunct Faculty – ACC Nan Walters, RN MSN – Dept. Chair – Associate Degree Nursing Program, ACC

Item # 4:	Mobility Track Update
Presenter	Ruthann Hoover
Discussion	Ms. Hoover reported there were 6 students who recently completed the ADN program in August 2011, all passed their boards and are working professionals in the medical field. 1 student was from Fredericksburg, 5 from Kerrville. Current Students: Current enrollment – 7 students, class began with 8 students, 1 of which was a student re-entering program from withdrawal of 2010 class; 1 student failed RNSG 1140. Demographics: 2 students from Fredericksburg, 2 students from Kerrville and 3 students from Austin Enrollment Update: Prospects for Class beginning Fall 2012 * 4 students have completed pre-requisite courses – 1 student from 2010 VNSG class; 3 from current VNSG class completing program in May 2012 * 10 students will be completing pre-requisite courses in Spring 2012 – 2 from 2012 VNSG class; 3 from current 2012 VNSG class; 3 from Schreiner LVN program; 2 from other accredited LVN programs * 3 students will be completing pre-requisite courses in Summer 2012 from current 2012 VNSG class Demographics * 5 – Fredericksburg * 7 – Fredericksburg surrounding area * 5 – Kerrville Future Students: * 30 students are currently working on their pre-requisite courses Future Plans: Ms. Hoover expressed concern regarding available clinical space at HCM since Schreiner is now at the hospital on Mondays. Jayne Pope and Rae Lear from Hill Country Memorial assured Ms. Hoover and Georgia Jernigan, VNSG instructor, they would continue to collaborate with ACC in an effort to support the nursing program with the amount of required clinical time. They also emphasized they are working on instilling programs, such as Chasing Zero and other safety environment issues which help to eliminate errors and establishing nursing priorities.

Item # 5:	Vocational Nursing Update
Presenter	Sandra McCrary-Marshall
Discussion	Current Students: There are currently 16 students in Level 3 of the VNSG program. Demographics are: 1 from Blanco, 8 from Fredericksburg, 1 from Kerrville, 5 from the Mason area and 1 from Round Mountain (Marble Falls area). Stats: * Spring 2011 – Level 1 o Began with 18 students – 1 withdrawal, decided nursing was not the vocation for her; 1 academic failure * Summer 2011 – Level 2 o 17 students – 1 returning from 2010 class withdrawal, 1 academic failure Previous Class: Class of 2010 – 9 students completed the program in December 2010, all have passed their boards. All are employed in the health care field, 4 are working in nursing home or assisted living areas; 2 are working in hospitals and 3 are working in clinic's or doctor's offices. Enrollment Update: Prospects * 4 students have completed pre-requisite courses or will completed them Fall 2011 * 19 students will complete pre-requisite courses in Spring 2012 * 1 student will complete pre-requisite courses in Summer 2012 * 49 students have inquired, with 24 taking remedial math courses for assessment testing Demographics * 38 students from Fredericksburg or surrounding area * 27 students from Kerrville or surrounding area * 2 students from Llano * 2 students from Blanco * 4 students from Marble Falls area Future Plans: Ms. Jernigan expressed her concern regarding this current class being able to secure jobs after completing the program and passing the boards. Sharon Bailey with Knopp Nursing Home said they are seeing sicker patients being admitted to the nursing home, requiring more skilled care. She said they are also seeing a lot of re- admissions. Rae Leer with HCM expressed the need of securing a certificate stating students completing the LVN program are IV certified. Ms. Jernigan and Sandra McCrary-Marshall assured her the students were certified to start IV's and a certificate will be provided to students stating this. Ms. Jernigan and Ms. McCrary-Marshall requested Ms. Leer provide them with information regarding what the hospital requires in regards to certification to ensure ACC is meeting their needs in regards to this matter.

Item # 6:	Recruitment of Additional Advisory Committee Members
Presenter	Ruthann Hoover
Discussion	The guests present were agreeable to serving on the Advisory Committee. In addition recommendations were made to extend an invitation to Nannette Tisdel, the HOSA teacher at FISD who also teaches Medical Terminology and Pharmacology with ACC, staff from the Good Samaritan Center and the new DON, Debra Lietz with Windcrest Nursing Home.

Item # 7:	Hill Country University Center Update
Presenter	Susan Nichols
Discussion	Susan Nichols reported the Center is working on trying to figure out space for the nursing program. At this time there is a lack of adequate space for the skills lab and office personnel. She said software for testing has been ordered that will be sufficient for Texas Tech's and ACC's needs. ACC nursing faculty emphasized to Ms. Nichols we need to be included in the planning stages of this decision to ensure accommodations made will fit the nursing program's needs. The Nursing Program has utilized the HEB room at the University Center for several nursing functions. The most recent event held was the ADN Graduation on August 4, 2011 with 150+ people in attendance.

Item # 8:	Unfinished Business
Presenter	Nancy Walters
Discussion	None

Item # 9:	New Business
Presenter	Committee Members
Discussion	Rae Leer requested information regarding continuing education in regards to certifications for med-surg and ICU nurses. Ms. Hoover said she would find the information requested and forward it to her.

Item # 10:	Announcements
Presenter	Committee Memebers
Discussion

Item # 11:	Adjournment
Presenter	Georgia Jernigan
Discussion	Motion was made by Georgia Jernigan at 1:00 pm to adjourn meeting, seconded by Sandra McCrary Marshall.

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