National College News

Committee Strives to Improve Program

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:18:44 EST

On Thursday, May 10th, Stephanie Walker, director of the surgical technology degree program at the Louisville Campus, held a Program Academic Committee (PAC) meeting.

National is Key to Furthering Graduate’s Career

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:17:13 EST

After working as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) for six years, Richmond student Ashley Young (pictured) knew that she belonged in the medical field.

Students Plant Trees and Adopt Bald Eagle and Polar Bear In Honor of Earth Day

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:15:37 EST

In honor of Earth Day on April 22nd, students in Instructor Amber Middleton’s Environmental Science class adopted a bald eagle and a polar bear through the Defenders of Wildlife organization.

Soldier-Turned-Student Reflects on Freedom

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:14:37 EST

In observance of Armed Forces Day, the Florence Campus recently held an essay contest with the theme, “What Freedom Means to Me.”

New Career for Numbers Expert

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:11:49 EST

Kimberly Shane will be receiving her bachelors’ degree from the business administration-accounting program when she walks across the stage at graduation next week.

Discovery of New Talents Prompts Graduate’s Return to School

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:10:00 EST

Jeanette April, a graduate from the Danville, Kentucky Campus, enjoys working from her home where she performs computer medical coding for Outcomes Health Information Solutions.

Hopefuls Land Interviews at Career Fair

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:08:06 EST

Many students recently roamed the halls of the Madison Campus dressed for success in search of job opportunities.

Soon-to-be-Graduates Practice their Interviewing Skills

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:06:29 EST

Graduating students at the Princeton Campus were recently given the opportunity to participate in mock interviews with Stephanie Dillon of the Pocahontas State Correctional Center.

Surgical Technology Students Form New Club

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:04:56 EST

A new club has been formed for students in the surgical technology degree program at the Youngstown Campus – the SRG Excellence Club.

Information Systems Engineering Students Visit a Super Computer

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:03:06 EST

On May 2nd, students at the Danville, Virginia Campus in Instructor John Aaron’s Network Fundamentals class took a field trip to the Noblis facility in the “River District” of Downtown Danville.

Medical Assisting Practice Suture Removals on Instructor

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:59:42 EST

There isn’t a better endorsement of a student’s work than their instructor allowing then to perform the very procedure she taught them on her own foot.

Graduate Comes Back to Career Fair, This Time as an Advocate for Her Employer

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:56:02 EST

Graduate Stacy Scott found a great job after her graduation from the medical billing and coding program at the Bristol Campus.

HMG Employees Found Success Through National College

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:52:53 EST

Stacey Frear and Tonya Reynolds are two examples of graduates finding success at HMG.

Successful Externs Become Successful Employees at HMG

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:48:59 EST

Several National College graduates have found a new career with Holston Medical Group.

A Soldier’s Story

Fri, 11 May 2012 16:07:23 EST

Brad Marine, the college’s regional director of military affairs for Kentucky, shared his experience during his recent deployment with the Kentucky National Guard’s Agribusiness Development Team III to Afghanistan:

National is Ticket to Success for Airman

Fri, 11 May 2012 16:06:04 EST

It is mission accomplished for Erica Patton, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force who received her associate’s degree from the Pikeville Campus and is now working as a certified medical assistant.

Veteran Leadership

Fri, 11 May 2012 16:00:42 EST

Robert Robbins, a U.S. Army veteran and student at the Danville Campus, is looking forward to wearing the new red, white, and blue cord at graduation that will identify him as a member of the military.

The Wall that Heals

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:59:52 EST

Students, faculty, and staff from the Richmond Campus gathered on Main Street in downtown Richmond on Wed., April 25 to show their support and appreciation as the “Wall that Heals” arrived in town.

Tribute to the Troops

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:59:06 EST

On Monday, May 7, the Florence Campus held an Armed Forces Recognition Celebration.

Never Lose Sight of Your Goals

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:37:05 EST

Cameron Hall will be graduating in May with a bachelor’s degree in business administration-management – having already completed an associate’s in the radio and television broadcasting program.

Veteran Turns Benefits into New Career

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:35:29 EST

Graduate Maurice Johnson works as a PC Support Technician for RX Crossroads where he solves information technology problems daily.

Student Tutor Has Big Plans

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:33:46 EST

Deborah Riffe began her career at the Princeton Campus as a medical assisting student in June 2010.

A Head Start – at Head Start

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:32:35 EST

Students in the Clinical Medical Assisting class at the Danville Campus recently got the opportunity to implement newly learned tactile skills outside of the classroom.

A Different Sort of Business

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:31:41 EST

The students in the business programs at the $$Columbus Campus recently enjoyed a visit from Chuck Gehring.

Two Friends Help Each Other Get through School and into Employment

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:30:21 EST

Marla Bryner and Meghan Claypoole, graduates from the Youngstown Campus, were both hired at Advanced Urology after completing the medical assisting degree program.

National Association President Visits National

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:27:49 EST

On May 2, Steve Gunderson, the new president and CEO of APSCU, spent the day visiting the Charlottesville and Roanoke Valley Campuses, where he had the opportunity to meet and interact with students, faculty, and staff.

Grand Opening for Charlottesville's New Home

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:24:12 EST

On Wednesday, May 2, the Charlottesville Campus celebrated its new home.

Campus Staff Attends Career College Conference

Fri, 04 May 2012 12:12:28 EST

On Friday, April 27, directors, faculty and staff from National College’s six campuses in Kentucky participated in the Kentucky Association of Career Colleges and Schools (KACCS) Spring Educational Conference.

Clinical Assistant Helps Physicians with Surgeries

Fri, 04 May 2012 12:11:15 EST

“Hands-on” are the words that Angela Webb uses to best describe her medical assisting program at the Richmond Campus.

Graduate Jumps Right Into Medical Assisting Job

Fri, 04 May 2012 12:10:06 EST

As a mother of five, taking care of others comes naturally to Kelly Keathley.

Hard Work and Sage Advice Pays Off for Grad

Fri, 04 May 2012 12:08:25 EST

Externships are an essential part of every medical assisting student’s program at National College.

Former Factory Worker on his Way in Video Career

Fri, 04 May 2012 12:07:09 EST

Jeremiah Saunders, a graduate of the radio and television broadcasting program at the Lexington Campus, goes to work each day with a smile on his face.

Students Learn and Network at Annual Meeting

Fri, 04 May 2012 12:05:41 EST

Madison Campus student Seprina Bassham was one of many students from the campus who attended a meeting of the Middle Tennessee Health Information Management Association sponsored by National College.

Campus Hosts Annual Networking Mixer with Honorable Guests

Fri, 04 May 2012 12:02:47 EST

On Friday, April 19th the Memphis Campus hosted its 4th Annual Networking Mixer at the FedEx Institute of Technology.

Health Information Technology Professionals Meet for Professional Development

Fri, 04 May 2012 12:01:20 EST

On April 21st, Dayton Area Campus health information technology (HIT) students, faculty, and graduates, attended the Miami Valley Health Information Management Association Spring Seminar.

Medical Assisting Students Apply Book Knowledge

Fri, 04 May 2012 11:59:48 EST

On Friday, April 20th, Harrisonburg medical assisting students participated in a health fair at Bridgewater Retirement Community.

Career Fair Leads to Job Opportunities

Fri, 04 May 2012 11:57:59 EST

For many students, the journey to a new career may have started at the career fair and networking event held at the Lynchburg Campus on Thursday, April 26th.

Mock Pharmacy Gives Students Hands-On Experience

Fri, 04 May 2012 11:52:01 EST

Even though book learning is quite valuable, hands-on experience really brings to life what students study in their textbooks.

Position Allows Student to Use All of Her Knowledge

Fri, 04 May 2012 11:50:19 EST

Five months before her graduation, business administration--management student Teresa Cecil has put her newly acquired educational skills to good use.

Staff and Students Celebrate a Day of Difference for Veterans

Fri, 04 May 2012 11:46:37 EST

On Saturday, April 21st, the Akron Area Campus celebrated National College’s 125th Anniversary with a ‘Day of Difference.’