Corbin woman named SCC Health Sciences Division’s Student of the Month

Somerset Community College (SCC) Pharmacy Technology Program student Nicole Anderson of Corbin has been named the recipient of the SCC Health Sciences Division’s Student of the Month Award for September. She is now a candidate for the Division’s Student of the Year Award, which will be announced in May 2024.

Anderson is presently employed by Sav-Rite Pharmacy in Corbin and plans to continue to work there after completing the program.

The Pharmacy Technology Program prepares students for a career as a pharmacy technician. Students learn about medications and their effects on the body, pharmacy compounding, packaging and labeling, pharmaceutical calculations, pharmacy law, and mixing IV medications using the sterile aseptic technique. SCC offers both the entry-level certificate and the advanced pharmacy technician diploma.

Program Director Lorrenda Merritt recommended Anderson for the award.

“Nicole is an asset to our program. She is a role model for other students and shows great leadership ability. She is already a valuable member of the pharmacy community and I am looking forward to watching her grow in her career,” Merritt said.

Anderson said that obtaining the credential has been a “good investment” and that she has been impressed by her instructors.

“Ms. Merritt explains everything very well and is very helpful with answering questions. She is very thorough,” Anderson said.

Anderson will complete her credential in December 2023 and plans to further her education by obtaining an associate degree in May 2024.