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and repairing a variety of machines and mechanical systems.” Students will be working with mathematics, blueprint reading, welding, electronics, machine tools, and computers. Students who complete a certificate or degree in Industrial Mechanics will be qualified to work as maintenance mechanics, maintenance technicians, engineering technicians, industrial electricians, and in a number of other fields. Course instruction began in Fall 2012, and enrollment continues to increase. Medley and others who have worked to develop this new program hope to see economic development as a direct result of new skill sets that will be taught for certain areas needed in the six-county region. For more information on Industrial Mechanics, contact Ken Avery at (435) 893-2225, or visit the program’s website at www. snow.edu/imt. On the other side of new programs, Snow College is now offering a twoyear, registered nurse (RN) program. This is a step up from the practical nursing (LPN) degree that is currently offered; students who receive an LPN will only need an additional year to complete the RN program. Amber Epling, RN and Allied Health director of Snow College Richfield stated, “We
Gordon Christensen and Yvonne Whitmore, 2012 Recipients
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The Industrial Mechanics program offers students in-depth mechanical training.
know there is a need for nurses in the area and the state. We want to be able to provide the program here at Snow College on both campuses.” In addition, states Epling, “The students who graduate with an LPN certificate want to continue their education in nursing.” This new program has been placed to help those students who are and will be studying in this field. These new additions will give the students of Snow College the ability to develop and explore the possibilities in these specific areas. Students in the RN program will learn more advanced skills in regards to IV care and cardiac care. They will also be prepared to work in more acute
settings, such as the ER and ICU. Finally, students in the RN program will be allowed to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. The RN program has been in development since 2007, and it has needed the approval from the Board of Regents for Utah State Higher Education as well as approval from the State Board of Nursing. The response toward the new addition has been well received by the community as well as the school. For more information on the RN program, please call the Allied Health department at (435) 893-2232, or visit their website at www.snow. edu/alliedhealth.
Distinguished Alumnus Award Now is the time to nominate your fellow classmates, family, and friends for this year’s Snow College Distinguished Alumnus Award. Do you know someone who would be a good candidate? Nominate him or her today! All nominations are due no later than June 1, 2013. The award will be presented during the Snow College Homecoming football game on September 28, 2013. For more information, visit www.snow. edu/alumni/award.html, or call the Advancement Office at (435) 2837060.
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