Some sophomores from Georgetown – Ridge Farm High School got a hands-on lesson Friday morning about opportunities available through the Danville Area Community College Nursing Program. During part of the presentation the students were shown how an AED – Automated External Defibrillator – works if someone stops breathing…
Mimi Skinner, Director of the Nursing Education Program at Danville Area Community College, says the opportunities in nursing are endless…
Skinner (shown in white coat in the photo) told the students they have to be motivated and want a career in nursing because becoming one is not going to be easy.
Skinner explained the nursing program which is offered at the local community college…..
The presentation on nursing was just one area where visiting sophomores from several area high schools had a chance to learn about career paths that are available to them. Some DACC alumni who now hold engineering positions at some area industries, also talked with students who are interested in pursuing a career in that area. Nurses and engineers are two areas where graduates are in high demand.
