Nursing Graduation to be Held December 11

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Black River Technical College will hold the practical nursing and registered nursing graduation on Tuesday, December 11 at 6:00 p.m. in the Randolph County Development Center on the Pocahontas campus. Sandra Green, past BRTC nursing instructor, will be the guest speaker.

Sandra Green graduated from Arkansas State University in 1982 with an Associate Degree in Registered Nursing, in 1997 with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and again in 2005 with her Masters in Nursing, Advanced Practice Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Health. She has been a nurse for 36 years.

Her nursing background includes being the Director of the Emergency Department at Five Rivers Medical Center, Co-founder and Chief Flight Nurse for Air Evac 2 in Jonesboro, pharmaceutical sales specialist for Astra-Zeneca, an instructor for Black River Technical College Department of Nursing for 10 years, an APRN practicing at 1st Choice Healthcare and currently their Chief Nursing Officer.

Sandra is a wife, mother of two, and grandmother of two beautiful grandchildren, Aven and Hoyt.

Guests of the graduates and members of the community are invited to attend commencement.

	October 2024
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	1 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B FAFSA for Next Year Opens Today! 12:00 am - 11:59 pm FAFSA for Next Year Opens Today! • •	2 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B •	3 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B Last Day to Drop (1st 8-Week) 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Last Day to Drop (1st 8-Week) Pumpkin Butter & Carrot Cake Jam Canning Class 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Pumpkin Butter & Carrot Cake Jam Canning Class Pocahontas Learn the art of canning and make delicious fall jams from scratch! Hands-On Experience with Every Step of the Jam-Making Process Learn the Techniques of Water Bath Canning Make Pumpkin Butter and Carrot Cake Jam All Materials Will Be Provided Enjoy the Fruits of Your Labor by Taking Home the Jams You Make Space is limited, reserve your spot today! Class Details: Thursday, October 3, 2024 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Cost $55.00 BRTC Kitchen, Pocahontas Deadline to Register: September 27, 2024 For more information, contact BRTC Community Education at 870-248-4180 or community@blackrivertech.edu. REGISTER Location Map • • •	4 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B CPR/First Aid/AED - Smith Drug 9:00 am - 3:00 pm CPR/First Aid/AED - Smith Drug Location & Classroom: Smith Drug • •	5	6
7 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B Intent to Graduate Forms Due 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Intent to Graduate Forms Due Mid-Term Exams 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Mid-Term Exams • • •	8 Mid-Term Exams 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Mid-Term Exams Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B Acrylic Painting Magical Pumpkin or Witches Be Crazy 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Acrylic Painting Magical Pumpkin or Witches Be Crazy 1 Black River Dr, Paragould, AR 72450, USA Room ITC 107 16 x 20 Canvas All Supplies Included Step-by-Step Instructions Your Choice of Magical Pumpkin or Witches Be Crazy Canvas Expect to Have Fun and Feel Proud of Your Creation Take Home to Display or Give to a Loved One Tuesday, October 8th, 6:00 - 8:30 pm BRTC, 1 Black River Dr., Paragould RM ITC 107 Cost $40.00 Deadline to register: Friday, October 4th https://blackrivertech.edu/acrylic-painting-class-magical-pumpkin-or-witches-be-crazy-paragould/ Location Map Yoga & Pilates Fitness 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Yoga & Pilates Fitness Pocahontas, AR 72455, USA Enhance your overall physical and mental well-being through a blend of Yoga and Pilates, building strength and flexibility while also cultivating mindfulness and relieving stress. Six-Week Course Cost: $55 Tuesday Evenings October 8 – November 12, 2024 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. BRTC – Pocahontas, Continuing Education Building Bring a Yoga Mat Deadline to Register: Monday, October 7, 2024 For more information, contact BRTC Community Education at 870-248-4180 or community@blackrivertech.edu. Registration: https://blackrivertech.edu/yoga-pilates-fitness/ Location Map • • • •	9 Mid-Term Exams 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Mid-Term Exams 1st 8-Week Finals 12:00 am - 11:59 pm 1st 8-Week Finals Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B • • •	10 Mid-Term Exams 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Mid-Term Exams 1st 8-Week Finals 12:00 am - 11:59 pm 1st 8-Week Finals Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B Bucks & Ducks 2024 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Bucks & Ducks 2024 Stained Glass Class Pumpkin or Candy Corn 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Stained Glass Class Pumpkin or Candy Corn 1 Black River Dr, Paragould, AR 72450, USA Learn the basics of making Stained Glass and make this adorable Pumpkin or Candy Corn. Class includes all supplies, along with step-by-step instructions. Space is limited; reserve your spot today! Class Details: Thursday, October 10, 2024 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Cost: $50.00 BRTC Paragould – Room ITC 107 Deadline to Register: Monday, October 7, 2024 For more information, contact BRTC Community Education at 870-248-4180 or community@blackrivertech.edu. https://blackrivertech.edu/stained-glass-class-pumpkin-or-candy-corn-paragould/ Location Map • • • • •	11 Mid-Term Exams 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Mid-Term Exams 1st 8-Week Finals 12:00 am - 11:59 pm 1st 8-Week Finals Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B Last Day to Add Class- 2nd 8-Week 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Last Day to Add Class- 2nd 8-Week • • • •	12 Mid-Term Exams 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Mid-Term Exams 1st 8-Week Finals 12:00 am - 11:59 pm 1st 8-Week Finals • •	13 Mid-Term Exams 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Mid-Term Exams 1st 8-Week Finals 12:00 am - 11:59 pm 1st 8-Week Finals • •
14 2nd 8-Week Classes Begin 12:00 am - 11:59 pm 2nd 8-Week Classes Begin Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B • •	15 Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Deadline-Spring 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Deadline-Spring Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B Conflict Res/De-escalation - PECO 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Conflict Res/De-escalation - PECO Location & Classroom: Peco Foods, 4114 US-67, Pocahontas, AR 72455, USA MS Excel Level 2 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm MS Excel Level 2 Location & Classroom: Gain more knowledge in MS Excel and impress your boss. Students in level 3 will learn to how to work with Tables, create, format and filter PivotTables, Macros, Data Management for Business and Inserting and Viewing Hyperlinks. Click Here to Register: MS Excel Level 3 Coffee Cozy Crochet Class Part 1 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Coffee Cozy Crochet Class Part 1 1 Black River Dr, Paragould, AR 72450, USA Room 107 Get ready to cozy up your coffee with our Crochet Coffee Cozy class! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to create a beautiful and practical coffee sleeve that adds a personal touch to your favorite drink while keeping your hands safe from heat. Essential crochet techniques, including chaining, single crochet, and slip stitches. How to follow a simple crochet pattern. Color may vary. Skill Level: Perfect for beginners Age Group: 12 and up Class Details: Tuesday, October 15th and October 22nd 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Cost: $40.00 BRTC Paragould Campus, Room 107 Deadline to Register: Thursday, October 10th For more information, contact BRTC Community Education at 870-248-4180 or community@blackrivertech.edu. to Register: https://blackrivertech.edu/coffee-cozy-crochet-class-paragould/ Location Map Spooky Sweets Cookie Decorating 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Spooky Sweets Cookie Decorating Black River Technical College, Pocahontas, AR 72455, USA, College Drive Treat yourself to a night of spooktacular fun, if you dare! You will be guided through step-by-step instructions to decorate your Halloween cookies like a pro. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned baker, our class is designed for all skill levels, so come one, come all! Space is limited; reserve your spot today! Class Details: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Cost: $30.00 BRTC, College Drive, Pocahontas, AR – Room 113 Deadline to Register: Friday, October 11 For more information, contact BRTC Community Education at 870-248-4180 or community@blackrivertech.edu. REGISTER Location Map Yoga & Pilates Fitness 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Yoga & Pilates Fitness Enhance your overall physical and mental well-being through a blend of Yoga and Pilates, building strength and flexibility while also cultivating mindfulness and relieving stress. Six-Week Course Cost: $55 Tuesday Evenings October 8 – November 12, 2024 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. BRTC – Pocahontas, Continuing Education Building Bring a Yoga Mat Deadline to Register: Monday, October 7, 2024 For more information, contact BRTC Community Education at 870-248-4180 or community@blackrivertech.edu. https://blackrivertech.edu/yoga-pilates-fitness/ • • • • • • •	16 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B Leadership Development - St Bernards 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Leadership Development - St Bernards Location & Classroom: St Bernards • •	17 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B •	18 BRTC Golf Tournament 12:00 am - 11:59 pm BRTC Golf Tournament Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B • •	19	20
21 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B Focaccia Bread Class 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Focaccia Bread Class 101 S Pruett St, Paragould, AR 72450, USA The Main Dish Kitchen Join us for an immersive and hands-on focaccia bread class, where you’ll learn how to create this delicious Italian flatbread from scratch! Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this class will guide you through each step, from mixing the dough to baking the perfect golden-brown focaccia. Step-by-Step Instructions Expect to Have Fun and Feel Proud of Your Creation At the end of the class, you’ll leave with your own freshly baked focaccia and the skills to recreate this delightful bread at home. Whether you’re preparing a meal for family or hosting friends, your homemade focaccia will be the star of the table! Class Details: Monday, October 21, 2024 5:30-7:30 p.m. 101 S. Pruett St., Paragould (The Main Dish Kitchen) Cost: $55 Deadline to Register: Thursday, October 17, 2024 For more information, contact BRTC Community Education at 870-248-4180 or community@blackrivertech.edu. To Register:https://blackrivertech.edu/focaccia-bread-class-paragould/ Location Map • •	22 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B Coffee Cozy Crochet Class Part 2 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Coffee Cozy Crochet Class Part 2 1 Black River Dr, Paragould, AR 72450, USA Room 107 Get ready to cozy up your coffee with our Crochet Coffee Cozy class! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to create a beautiful and practical coffee sleeve that adds a personal touch to your favorite drink while keeping your hands safe from heat. Essential crochet techniques, including chaining, single crochet, and slip stitches. How to follow a simple crochet pattern. Color may vary. Skill Level: Perfect for beginners Age Group: 12 and up Class Details: Tuesday, October 15th and October 22nd 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Cost: $40.00 BRTC Paragould Campus, Room 107 Deadline to Register: Thursday, October 10th For more information, contact BRTC Community Education at 870-248-4180 or community@blackrivertech.edu. to Register: https://blackrivertech.edu/coffee-cozy-crochet-class-paragould/ Location Map Stained Glass - Fall Leaves or Sunsettia 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Stained Glass - Fall Leaves or Sunsettia Black River Technical College, 1410 Highway 304 East, Pocahontas, AR 72455, USA, College Drive Stained Glass – Fall Leaves or Sunsettia Instructed by Kelly and Todd Inman from Beautifully Broken Make a beautiful stained glass suncatcher to hang in a window or give as a gift. The instructors will guide you step-by-step to make your suncatcher: cutting a pattern out of colored glass, wet sanding, and soldering. You will gain a wonderful satisfying sense of accomplishment after completing your suncatcher! Choice of Fall Leaf Driftwood or Choice of Sunsettia – Sunflower (all colors) or Poinsettia Ages 10 and Up – Minors Must be Accompanied by an Adult Space is limited; reserve your spot today! Class Details: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 6:00-8:00 p.m. Cost: $50 BRTC Pocahontas, Continuing Education Building, College Drive Deadline to Register: Friday, October 18 For more information, contact BRTC Community Education at 870-248-4180 or community@blackrivertech.edu. REGISTER: https://blackrivertech.edu/stained-glass-fall-leaves-or-sunsettia-pocahontas/ Location Map Yoga & Pilates Fitness 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Yoga & Pilates Fitness Enhance your overall physical and mental well-being through a blend of Yoga and Pilates, building strength and flexibility while also cultivating mindfulness and relieving stress. Six-Week Course Cost: $55 Tuesday Evenings October 8 – November 12, 2024 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. BRTC – Pocahontas, Continuing Education Building Bring a Yoga Mat Deadline to Register: Monday, October 7, 2024 For more information, contact BRTC Community Education at 870-248-4180 or community@blackrivertech.edu. https://blackrivertech.edu/yoga-pilates-fitness/ • • • •	23 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B •	24 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B Stained Glass Class-Owl with Moon 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Stained Glass Class-Owl with Moon 1 Black River Dr, Paragould, AR 72450, USA Learn the basics of making Stained Glass and make this adorable Owl with Moon. Class includes all supplies, along with step-by-step instructions. Space is limited; reserve your spot today! Class Details: Thursday, October 24, 2024 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Cost: $50.00 BRTC Paragould – Room ITC 107 Deadline to Register: October 21, 2024 For more information, contact BRTC Community Education at 870-248-4180 or community@blackrivertech.edu. https://blackrivertech.edu/stained-glass-class-owl-with-moon-paragould/ Location Map • •	25 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B •	26 Bob Ross Painting - Winter Beauty (Paragould) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Bob Ross Painting - Winter Beauty (Paragould) 1 Black River Dr, Paragould, AR 72450, USA Room 107 Be a part of our unique painting class as we recreate the enchanting Winter Beauty painting by Bob Ross! No painting experience? No problem! Our friendly instructor will guide you step-by-step, and all materials are provided. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned painter, this class is perfect for everyone to learn how to paint like Bob Ross. Relax, have fun, take home your masterpiece, and paint some happy little trees! Class Details: Saturday, October 26, 2024 9:00 a.m. - Paragould 2:00 p.m. - Pocahontas 16 x 20 Canvas Step-by-Step Instructions Expect to Have Fun and Feel Proud of Your Creation Take Home to Display or Give to a Loved One Ages 10 & Up Registration Deadline – Friday, October 18 Limited spots are available – sign up today! https://blackrivertech.edu/bob-ross-winter-beauty/ Location Map Bob Ross Painting - Winter Beauty (Pocahontas) 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Bob Ross Painting - Winter Beauty (Pocahontas) Be a part of our unique painting class as we recreate the enchanting Winter Beauty painting by Bob Ross! No painting experience? No problem! Our friendly instructor will guide you step-by-step, and all materials are provided. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned painter, this class is perfect for everyone to learn how to paint like Bob Ross. Relax, have fun, take home your masterpiece, and paint some happy little trees! Class Details: Saturday, October 26, 2024 9:00 a.m. - Paragould 2:00 p.m. - Pocahontas 16 x 20 Canvas Step-by-Step Instructions Expect to Have Fun and Feel Proud of Your Creation Take Home to Display or Give to a Loved One Ages 10 & Up Registration Deadline – Friday, October 18 Limited spots are available – sign up today! https://blackrivertech.edu/bob-ross-winter-beauty/ • •	27
28 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B CPR/First AIDAED 12:30 pm - 6:30 pm CPR/First AIDAED Location & Classroom: The AHA’s Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course trains participants to provide first aid, CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Who should take this course?The AHA’s Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for their job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements, or anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting.This course qualifies for the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship. Click here to register: CPR/FIRST AID/AED • •	29 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B Holocaust Survivor Series 9:00 am - 11:00 am Holocaust Survivor Series Yoga & Pilates Fitness 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Yoga & Pilates Fitness Enhance your overall physical and mental well-being through a blend of Yoga and Pilates, building strength and flexibility while also cultivating mindfulness and relieving stress. Six-Week Course Cost: $55 Tuesday Evenings October 8 – November 12, 2024 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. BRTC – Pocahontas, Continuing Education Building Bring a Yoga Mat Deadline to Register: Monday, October 7, 2024 For more information, contact BRTC Community Education at 870-248-4180 or community@blackrivertech.edu. https://blackrivertech.edu/yoga-pilates-fitness/ • • •	30 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B Holocaust Survivor Series 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Holocaust Survivor Series Charcuterie Creations Workshop 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Charcuterie Creations Workshop 1 Black River Drive Paragould, AR Join us for a delightful and interactive Charcuterie Board class, where you'll learn the art of creating a delicious board perfect for any occasion! In this hands-on workshop, our expert instructor will guide you through the essentials of selecting, arranging, and pairing a variety of meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, and accompaniments. Step-by-Step Instructions Take home a beautifully created Charcuterie Board you have created, includes a wooden cutting board Expect to Have Fun and Feel Proud of Your Creation Reserve your spot today and elevate your entertaining game with a beautiful charcuterie board Class Details: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 6:00-8:00 pm BRTC Paragould Campus Cost: $45 Deadline to Register: October 23, 2024 For more information, contact BRTC Community Education at 870-248-4180 or community@blackrivertech.edu. Location Map • • •	31 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B •