Nursing receives $6,411 grant for equipment

The Betty and Roy Erickson Charitable Fund generously donated $6,411 to the Panola College nursing program, which will be used to acquire additional resources and equipment for nursing education. This funding will enable the purchase of two IV pumps as well as two male and female catheterization trainer sets.

"We are grateful to the Betty and Roy Erickson grant for their generous support in funding the purchase of this equipment," said Annissa Jackson, chair of the nursing program at Panola College. "This will enable us to create realistic scenarios for practice, better preparing our nurses for their future roles in the field."

This equipment will serve 110 associate degree nursing students on the Carthage campus and 30 to 40 vocational nursing students at the Center location each year. With a total of four IV pumps, the program can run simulations in all four simulation rooms simultaneously. Additionally, the increased number of catheterization trainers provides the necessary equipment to efficiently assess and check off a larger number of students in a timely manner.

“This grant will allow us to enhance our nursing programs by purchasing additional equipment,” said Becky Walker, Associate Degree Nursing professor and simulation coordinator. “Hands-on training is crucial for improving student outcomes and will greatly enrich their educational experience at Panola College.”