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Sharon K. Hammond, RN, MSN
Associate Degree Nursing
1400 College Drive
Waco TX 76708
shammond@mclennan.edu

Education

  • PhD Nursing Science Program, Texas Woman's University, 2007
    • Minor in Library Science, completed all except dissertation
  • Master's of Science in Nursing, University of Texas Austin, 1988
    • Major - Adult Meddical Surgical Nursing
    • Minor - Teaching
  • Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, University of Texas Arlington, 1983
  • Associates Degree Nursing, McLennan Community College Waco, 1978

Professional Experience

  • 9/89 - Present : Mclennan Community College, Waco, TX
    • Teaching areas include: Med/Surg (specifically cardiac, orthopedics, neuro, diabetes), Pediatrics, Maternal-Child, Legal/Ethical, Cultural Diversity, Assessment/Skills, Medications
    • Clinical areas include: Med/Surg (specifically cardiac, orthopedics, med/surg), Pediatrics, Maternal-Child, Psychiatric, Nursing Homes
    • Teach NCLEX Revew Course Exit Exam Preview Course, and RN Refresher Course through Continuing Education Department
    • Experience teaching online and distance learning classes
  • 5/08 - Present : PRN Case Manager, Providence Hospice, Waco, TX

Teaching Experience

  • Instructor, Associate Degree Nursing, McLennan Community College, Waco, TX
    • RNSG 2514 – Care of the Client with Complex Health Needs
    • RNSG 2462 – Clinical Nursing Intermediate
  • Coordinator, Foundations Nursing Practice, Tarrant County College, Fort Worth, TX
  • Assistant Professor Nursing, Tarrant County College, Fort Worth, TX
    • RNSG 2213 – Mental Health Nursing
    • RNSG 2263 – Clinical Mental Health Nursing
    • RNSG 1513 – Foundations of Nursing Practice
    • RNSG 1350 – Clinical Foundations Nursing Practice
  • Secondary Teacher in Health Science Technology, Corsicana Independent School District, Corsicana, TX
    • Taught Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Health Science Technology I (HSTEI)

Courses Developed and Implemented

  • RNSG 2213 – Mental Health Nursing Tarrant County College, Fort Worth, TX
  • Certified Nursing Assistant Corsicana Independent School District, Corsicana

Professional Affiliations

  • Member in the 2007/2008 edition of the Cambridge Who’s Who Executive and Professional Registry
  • Textbook reviewer – Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2nd edition by London, Ladewig, Ball, Bindler
  • Member of NLN
  • Member of TNA, ANA
  • Member of Sigma Theta Tau
  • Member of TCCTA (Texas Community College Teachers' Association)
  • Member Space Nursing Society
  • Tartan Scholar mentor Fall 2004, Spring 2005
  • Wrote an online RN Refresher course for continuing education Spring 2003
  • Wrote an exit exam review course for continuing education Summer 2003

Honors & Awards

  • Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers 2005
  • Nominee/Finalist for Nursing Excellence Award, NurseWeek