Ainsworth Selected for NCLEX Board

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), headquartered in Chicago, is responsible for developing and administering the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) for RN and LPN/LVN nation-wide.

Kim Ainsworth, BSN, RN, Med-Surg Director at Magnolia Regional Medical Center was approved by the Arkansas Board of Nursing and selected by NCSBN to participate on the NCLEX item development panel of subject matter experts that was held in Chicago, IL, on June 10-13, 2013.

Ainsworth was one of seven nurses from across the nation to be selected for this assignment.  She was nominated on the basis of clinical specialty and nursing expertise.

All nurses in the United States and its four U.S. territories must take the NCLEX.  The licensing exam identifies those candidates who demonstrate minimal competence to practice nursing at the entry level.  Passing the NCLEX exam is one of the requirements necessary for attaining a nursing license.




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For more information:
Karen Weido
870-235-3212
kweido@magnoliarmc.org

Marlar Named Employee of the Month

Molly Marlar has been named Employee of the Month for the month of June.

Molly came to Magnolia Hospital in 2002 as a Radiology Tech.  In 2004 she became a Mammography Tech.

Molly and her husband have one daughter, and they live in the Magnolia area.

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For more information:
Karen Weido
870-235-3212
kweido@magnoliarmc.org

Crank Retires from MRMC

Magnolia Regional Medical Center announces the retirement of Becky Crank after 25 years of continuous service at our facility.

Becky first came to work at Magnolia Hospital in the late 60's and served in various Business Office roles on and off for about five years.

In May of 1988, Becky joined the collections department where she has remained for the past 25 years.  In 2001 she became Manager of the department.

"Becky is an asset to Magnolia Regional Medical Center," noted Margaret West, CEO. "She will be missed, but we wish her the best in her retirement."

Becky plans to enjoy retirement with her husband, Larry.  They have one daughter, Robin Watkins, and a four year old granddaughter, Kensleigh.

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For more information:
Karen Weido
870-235-3212
kweido@magnoliarmc.org

Employee of the Month: May

Devan Walker has been named Employee of the Month for the month of May at Magnolia Regional Medical Center.

Devan is a Registered Nurse and has worked at MRMC for two years.  She works on the Medical/Surgical unit.  Devan and her husband have two children, and they live in Magnolia.

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For more information:
Karen Weido
870-235-3212
kweido@magnoliarmc.org

April Employee of the Month

Caleb Palculicut has been named the April Employee of the Month at Magnolia Regional Medial Center.

Caleb is an LPN on the Med/Surg unit and has worked at MRMC since December 2010.

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For more information:
Karen Weido
870-235-3212
kweido@magnoliarmc.org

Goodson Named Employee of the Month

Melissa Goodson has been named the March Employee of the Month at Magnolia Regional Medical Center.

Melissa is a Registered Nurse and has worked at MRMC for 18 years.  She currently works in the Continuum of Care Department.

Melissa and her husband, Mark, have two children, Sarah and Jarred.
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For more information:
Karen Weido
870-235-3212
kweido@magnoliarmc.org

Employees Begin Weight Loss Challenge

More than 80 MRMC Employees have begin a 21-week long weight loss challenge.  The event, which kicked off March 5, is designed to encourage employees to move toward a more active and healthy lifestyle.

Employees gather to hear about the challenge and get their information packets

Employees have created six-member teams to compete in weight loss challenges, activity challenges, and more.  The event began with employees attending an orientation and participating in the initial weigh-in.

Employees line up for initial weigh-in

Employees will weigh in on a bi-weekly basis, with the final weigh-in scheduled for July 31.

Team prizes will be awarded throughout the challenge, and individual prizes will be awarded when the challenge concludes.
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For more information:
Karen Weido
870-235-3212
kweido@magnoliarmc.org