Meet the Faculty

Chyrle Collins, RN, BSN
Practical Nursing Instructor / Nurse Aide Program Director

Office: Rm 580
Health Science South Bldg.
912.486.7653
ccollins@ogeecheetech.edu

Chyrle Collins attended Swainsboro Vocational Technical School from 1983-1984, receiving her diploma for Practical Nursing. She returned to school at Georgia Southern University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing in 1993. She has experience working in ICU, a medical-surgical unit, and the emergency room.

Jackie Howard, MSN, RNC, WHNP
Practical Nursing Instructor

Office: Rm 313
JEK Bldg.
912.486.7651
jhoward@ogeecheetech.edu

Jackie Howard started nursing school at Armstrong College in Savannah in 1988 and received an Associate of Nursing Degree. She worked in the operating room at St. Joseph’s Hospital for three years. She moved to Statesboro, GA, in 1993 to work at the Bulloch County Health Department. The Health Department allowed Jackie to return to school for Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, which she received in October 1997. In April 2008, Jackie completed her Master of Science Degree in Nursing Education. She joined Ogeechee Technical College in 2008 in the Practical Nursing program. Jackie has been married for 24 years and has four daughters ages 23, 19, 14, and 11.

Sharlene Conley, RN, BSN
Practical Nursing Program Director

Office: Rm 586
Health Science South Bldg.
912.871.8515
sconley@ogeecheetech.edu

Sharlene Conley is a 2002 graduate of Ogeechee Technical College and received a diploma in Practical Nursing. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2005 from Armstrong Atlantic State University. Mrs. Conley is currently obtaining a Masters of Nursing degree, Nurse Educator concentration, from Liberty University. She has experience in Neonatal ICU, Newborn Nursery, Labor & Delivery, Mother-Baby care, Medical-Surgical, Endoscopy, and Home Health.  She is married and has four children.

Brittany Hendrix
Nurse Aide Instructor

Office: Rm 558
Health Science South Bldg.
912.486.7617
bhendrix@ogeecheetech.edu

Brittany Hendrix is a 2006 graduate of Swainsboro Technical College, where she received a diploma in Practical Nursing. She returned to school in 2010, earning an Associate of Science in Nursing degree from Darton College. She has experience in medical-surgical nursing, orthopedics, pediatrics, and hospice care. Mrs. Hendrix joined Ogeechee Technical College as Nurse Aide instructor in 2012. She resides in Candler County with her husband and two daughters.

Dana Killebrew
Nurse Aide Instructor

Office: Rm 565
Health Science South Bldg.
912.871.3769
dkillibrew@ogeecheetech.edu

Dana Killebrew is a 1996 graduate of Bainbridge State College, where she received a diploma in Practical Nursing.  She has experience in Medical-Surgical nursing, Emergency nursing, Specialty Ventilator Units, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, and medical office nursing.  Mrs. Killebrew joined Ogeechee Technical College as a Nurse Aide instructor for the Dual Enrollment Program in 2015.  She resides in Statesboro with her husband and four children.  

Angel Shuman
Practical Nursing Instructor

Office: Rm 313
Joseph E. Kennedy Bldg.
912.486.7651
ashuman@ogeecheetech.edu

Angel Shuman attended Swainsboro Vocational Technical School in 1983, receiving a diploma for Practical Nursing. She began her nursing career at Bulloch Memorial Hospital, working on the medical surgical unit. In 1986, she transitioned to intensive care/critical care. While working full-time in the ICU, Mrs. Shuman returned to school at Georgia Southern University, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration Management in 2003. Ms. Shuman returned to school once again and graduated from Armstrong State University’s advanced placement for LPNs, receiving her Bachelor of Science Degree in 2014. After 32 years of hospital experience, she joined the Practical Nursing faculty at Ogeechee Technical College. She is a member of the Georgia Association for Nursing Education and maintains a current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification. Mrs. Shuman resides in Claxton, GA with her husband and two children.

Accreditation

The Practical Nursing program is approved by The Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Practical Nursing, 237 Coliseum Dr., Macon, GA 31217, Phone 478.207.1300.

The Nurse Aide program is approved by the Georgia Health Partnership (GHP), P.O. Box 7000, McRae, GA 31055, Phone 800.414.4358.

Happenings

Program Recognized

SkillsUSA Has Successful Conference

Students Perform Hearing and Vision Screening

Pr. Nursing Program Goals

1. Provide education which acknowledges individual differences and respects the right of individuals to seek fulfillment of educational needs.

2. Provide an environment which encourages the individual to benefit and contribute as a partner in the economic progress, development, and stability of Georgia.

3. Provide education which develops the potential of each student to become a productive, responsible, and upwardly mobile member of society.

4. Provide quality patient care education in an atmosphere that fosters interest in and enthusiasm for learning.

5. Prepare graduates to function as accountable and responsible members within their field of endeavor.

6. Prepare graduates to function as safe and competent practitioners in the nursing field.

7. Prepare graduates with the highest level of competence possible given the constraints of the interests and ability levels of the individual.

8. Provide educational and related services without regard to race, color, creed, ethnic or national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, academic disadvantage, or economic disadvantage.

9. Foster employer participation, understanding, and confidence in the instructional process and the competence of the Practical Nursing program graduates.

10. Prepare students to function as accountable and responsible members of a health care team concerned with basic therapeutic, rehabilitative, and preventative care for people of all ages and cultural diversities in various stages of dependencies.

11. Allow students to use the nursing process to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the health consumer and adhere to the legal and ethical guidelines of the nursing profession.

12. Prepare graduates to function within the definition and framework of their role specified by the Georgia State Board of Practical Nursing.

13. Prepare graduates to function as safe, competent practitioners in various health care settings, and possess necessary knowledge to successfully become a Licensed Practical Nurse.

14. Educate students to maintain their physical and emotional health.

Nurse Aide Program Goals

1. Prepare graduates with the highest level of competence possible given the constraints of the interests and ability levels of the individual.

2. Provide educational and related services without regard to race, color, creed, ethnic or national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, academic disadvantage, or economic disadvantage.

3. Foster employer participation, understanding, and confidence in the instructional process and the competence of the Nurse Aide program graduates.

4. Prepare students to function as accountable and responsible members of a health care team concerned with basic therapeutic, rehabilitative, and preventative care for people of all ages and cultural diversities in various stages of dependencies.

5. Allow students to use the nursing process to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the health consumer and adhere to the legal and ethical guidelines of the nursing profession.

6. Prepare graduates to function within the definition and framework of their role specified by the Georgia Health Partnership.

7. Prepare graduates to function as safe, competent practitioners in various health care settings, and possess necessary knowledge to successfully become a Nurse Aide.

8. Educate students to maintain their physical and emotional health.