Title: Department Chair of Nursing Programs Faculty Since: 1983 Office: Room 119, King Hall Phone: 453-5167 E-Mail: mparker@kvcc.me.edu

Professional Affiliations: Maine Council of Associate Degree Nursing Programs; Sigma Theta Tau; National League for Nursing; Maine Pediatric Society

Credentials: B.S.N., Wayne State University; M.S., Nursing, University of Michigan

Committees: Strategic Planning; Department Chair of Nursing; CIHE Accreditation Committee; Instructional Technology; Institutional Assessment

Students Should Know:
The purpose of the Nursing program at KVCC is to educate graduates who will function competently as entry level practical or associate degree nurses. The course of study is a concentrated and challenging one, but also very rewarding. As a nursing student, you will acquire an immense body of knowledge and develop many skills. But hopefully, you will also cultivate values and attitudes which may not be mentioned in textbooks, and which may make you a great nurse, not just a good nurse! You will learn about compassion - the ability to genuinely display warm and honest concern about someone else's well-being. You will learn to adapt - to take a deep breath and re-prioritize your day when "PLAN A" didn't work. You will learn to take care of yourself - to choose positive and healthy outlets for stress. You will learn camaraderie - working together with your co-workers to accomplish a goal, for there is no "I" in team. And lastly, you will develop an openness to change, for the day you are no longer willing to learn something new, is the day you should hang up your stethoscope. There are many good nurses in the profession, but you can be a great nurse! Aim for excellence!