NURSING PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN PHYSICAL EDUCATION 200 I Street NE Miami, OK nurse@neo.

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1 NURSING PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN PHYSICAL EDUCATION 200 I Street NE Miami, OK nurse@neo.edu physther@neo.edu neomlt@neo.edu hpe@neo.edu

2 Welcome to the Nursing, Allied Health (Physical Therapist Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technician), and Physical Education Department at NEO A&M College, where students have the opportunity to learn with both hands-on and classroom experience. NEO has state-of-the-art health education facilities. Why Be a Registered Nurse? Competitive Salaries Flexible Work Hours Optimum Employability Professional Respect Career Advancement Opportunities Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College offers Associate degrees in Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technician, and Health and Physical Education, which can be used to go directly into the workforce or transfer credits to further your education. For More Information and Application paperwork go to the Nursing website at nurse@neo.edu Call:

3 NURSING NEVER ENDING OPPORTUNITIES WHY CHOOSE NURSING AT NEO? Upon completion of 36 hours of general education, technical support courses, and acceptance into the nursing program, you can begin your career in nursing in as little as two years. Career advancement available. Many students continue working towards their baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) at a university immediately after graduation. NEO offers many opportunities to complete this degree through agreements with other colleges. The program is limited to 64 students in the fall semester each year, making entry very competitive. Application deadline is March 1st preceding the fall semester a student desires to enter the program. Acceptance is based on a point system. The ACT and TEAS V scores and grade point average are weighed heavily in the calculation. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Pediatrics Intensive Care Surgery Geriatrics School Nurse Debbie Morgan Director of Nursing/ Dept. Chair demorgan@neo.edu Marsha Cleaver mcleave@neo.edu Meleen Froman meleen.froman@neo.edu Susan Mudrick smudrick@neo.edu Community Health Nurse Obstetrics & Nursery Home Health & Hospice Emergency Department Flight Nurse Legal Consultant FACULTY Kathleen Norman kathleen.norman@neo.edu Susan Panter spanter@neo.edu Deborah Seigel deborah.seigel@neo.edu Ruth Sutton rhsutton@neo.edu

4 FAST-TRACK NURSING LPN or Paramedic to RN in 12 Months!! NEO recognizes the prior learning experiences of licensed paramedics and licensed practical nurses. NEO has designed a program that allows those who qualify to acquire advanced standing credit for a portion of the nursing courses and to complete the remainder of the program while remaining employed. Course work for the Fast Track option includes online learning activities, on-site skills laboratory experiences, and clinical experiences in northeast Oklahoma and Joplin, Missouri. This Fast Track option is offered at the NEO- Grove Higher Education Center, Grove, Oklahoma. To be eligible for the Fast Track option, the licensed paramedic or licensed practical nurse must have all general education and support courses completed prior to enrollment in the nursing courses. A student must formally apply to the Nursing Program and submit available transcripts and ACT scores by March 1, preceding the Fall Semester the student plans to enter the Nursing Program. Entry is very competitive. ACT scores and grade point average are weighed heavily in the calculation of the overall score used in the determination of acceptance into the program. FACULTY Kim Mercer Fast Track Nursing Coodinator Grove Campus kmercer@neo.edu For more information and application paperwork, go to the Nursing webpage at or nurse@neo.edu ARE YOU a mature, focused, working Licensed Practical Nurse or Paramedic WHO DESIRES to further their career in an accelerated manner? FAST-TRACK N U R S I N G

5 NEO nursing has been a life changing experience for me. Everything that I am learning can be used in all aspects of life. CECIL WALKER Former NEO Student ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING PROGRAM 200 I Street NE Miami, Oklahoma (918) FAST-TRACK PROGRAM COORDINATOR 1201 NEO Loop Grove, Oklahoma (918) kmercer@neo.edu After working as an LPN for 30 years, the FastTrack Program remodeled my past experience and knowledge along with new concepts and skills prepared me for the role of an RN. BARBARA SIDENSTRIKER I think NEO has taught me respect, professionalism and excellent patient care. GROVE MAILING ADDRESS: NEO Grove P.O. Box Grove, OK Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing Fast Track LPN/Paramedic to RN Associate Degree in Nursing Program Approval: Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) 2915 N. Classen Blvd., Suite 524/Oklahoma City, OK 73106/P (405) / LEEANN RHODES ADN student NEO Nursing Program has been the best choice ever. At NEO, faculty are amazing and are always willing to go out of your way to help me any time I have questions. LACI THOGMARTIN ADN Student

6 PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT WHY NEO? INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION We only accept 15 each year so your instructors will know who you are and will go out of their way to help you be successful. Our classes combine hands-on experience lab with lecture so you have the opportunity to learn by doing and testing your new skills. WHAT IS A PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT? A professional who works under the supervision of registered Physical Therapist. Earns an Associate in Applied Science Degree from an accredited program and passes the state licensure board exam upon graduation. Employment and Salaries: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the growth in jobs in the field is projected to be 35% through Salaries vary by location but generally begin between $18 - $20 per hour and more. Areas of Practice Hospitals Schools/Pediatrics Geriatrics Cardio/Pulmonary Care Wound & Burn Care Sports Medicine Long-Term Rehabilitation Home Health Be a PTA in 14 months* * After completing the general education and technical support courses and being accepted into the PTA program. THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM IS FULLY ACCREDITED BY THE COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION IN PHYSICAL THERAPY EDUCATION APTA, 1111 N. FAIRFAX ST ALEXANDRIA, VA (703)

7 My education at NEO prepared me for a job I love in just 2 years right out of high school. KATE BAKAY Class of 2010 APPLICATION PROCESS Acceptance to the technical portion of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program is based on total points. The primary points are based on your composite ACT score and Grade Point Average in your prerequisite courses. It is extremely competitive. If you will complete your prerequisite courses in May, submit your application by March 15 you can be considered for the class that begins in the summer semester. At one time, I was going to medical school because I believed that was what I needed to do to help people. I became interested in physical therapy due to my need for physical therapy. At NEO I was able to develop strong, lasting relationships with classmates because we all had to work together throughout the program, and at the same time, I developed strong relationships with the caring instructors. As a graduate from the program, I strongly recommend NEO s PTA program. WES BREWER Class of 2010 FACULTY Sidney Morgan samorgan@neo.edu Dr. Dawn Smathers dawn.smathers@neo.edu Please check out the NEO PTA website for all program information & application paperwork If you have questions please physther@neo.edu I am a physical therapist assistant. I love my job and couldn t think of anything else that I would want to do for a living. CASEY CHENOWETH Class of 2008

8 MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN Do you welcome new challenges? Are you intrigued by solving problems? Did you enjoy science in high school? Do you want to help save lives? A CAREER IN THE MEDICAL LABORATORY MAY BE THE CAREER FOR YOU. MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIANS are the scientists behind the scenes of the medical care team. Medical laboratory workers perform general tests in all laboratory areas: blood banking, clinical chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology, and urinalysis. MEDICAL LABORATORY THECNICIANS work with medical technologists to hunt for clues to the absence, presence, extent, and causes of diseases. These vital healthcare detectives assist physicians in patient diagnosis. The MLT uses sophisticated instrumentation, and methods requiring manual dexterity to perform laboratory testing on blood and body fluids. WHERE CAN I WORK? Medical Laboratory Technicians are mostly employed in hospital laboratories but are also employed by physician clinic laboratories, reference labs, community blood banks, product manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies.

9 Because this medical career works mostly in laboratories, it's a great health care job choice if you prefer minimal interaction with patients. WHY MLT AT NEO? NEO offers the MLT program in two different formats. Choose the format that best fits your needs. Hybrid: Classes on-line, lab work on campus Distance: Classes on-line, virtual labs online, campus labs 3 per semester JOB AVAILABILITY This health care profession has high job availability compared to other undergraduate careers in medicine. The rate of new job openings for medical laboratory technologists and technicians over the next few years is above the national average for most jobs. Depending on the state and ownership of the laboratory the average wage for an MLT ranges from $15.00 to $21.00 an hour. Please check out the NEO MLT website for all program information & application paperwork FACULTY Mitzie Miller Office: Cell: mitzie@neo.edu THE MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM AT NORTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA A&M COLLEGE IS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ACCREDITING AGENCY FOR CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES, 5600 N RIVER RD., SUITE 720, ROSEMONT, IL, , (773) ,

10 PHYSICAL EDUCATION WHERE WILL NEO LEAD YOU? Success Challenges Excitement PHYSICAL EDUCATION It s the Road to Take PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE Take your basics at NEO, and transfer to a bachelor s program in physical education and recreation. With a bachelor s degree, students can work as a: Wellness Coordinator Coach PE Instructor Personal Trainer Activity Director OPTIONS WITH THE PE DEGREE Pre-Athletic Training Physical Education If you have questions please hpe@neo.edu Adrian Arnold aarnold@neo.edu Lisa Bell lbell@neo.edu FACULTY Ryan Held heldr@neo.edu Joe Renfro joe.renfro@neo.edu Mike Barlow mbarlow@neo.edu Chad Davis chad.davis@neo.edu Lee Johnson lee.johnson10@neo.edu Roger Ward rdward@neo.edu Donna Hale dshale@neo.edu John Parrigon jparrigon@neo.edu

11 Who knew working towards a career could be so much fun! Play and work go hand in hand, in the field of Physical Education and Recreation Learning CPR could be the most important class you ever take With the variety of classes to choose from, I get the opportunity to test the waters in different careers Ropes course games develop teambuilding and leadership skills The Water Safety Instructor is the most rewarding class, knowing I could save a child s life is priceless Coaching takes patience and focus I love helping others improve their lifestyles Student wellness worker

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