A nursing degree at Brewton-Parker College will teach students how to fulfill the primary role of a nurse. Students will also learn a wide range of additional responsibilities that accompany the title of nurse; such as patient and caregiver education, patient advocacy, and collaboration and coordination with all facets of the healthcare continuum. Nurses should strive to provide the utmost quality of care for their patients while adhering to high ethical and professional standards. The decision to enter the nursing profession is not one to take lightly but can offer a significant sense of achievement as you help shape your community through your efforts.
The nursing profession continues to be at the forefront of progression in healthcare. Today, nursing professionals have the opportunity to choose a field of nursing that meets their interests and desires. The profession also provides endless opportunities for career advancements from hands-on patient care to leadership roles to implementing new policies and guidelines for standards of care.
The foundational training that nurses receive will ensure they are successful throughout their careers. Brewton Parker’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program will provide that foundation and prepare graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to provide patient-centered holistic care that is safe and compassionate and meets the healthcare needs of diverse populations while honoring Jesus Christ through their service.
We believe that each human being is to be respected and cared for in a way that would maintain dignity throughout all stages of life. We believe all human beings are unique and made in the image of God, deserving of respect and nurturing regardless of how they express themselves, the community in which they live, socioeconomic status, or the culture to which they belong. We believe human beings are influenced by their environment, their culture, their ethnicity, and their life experiences. In accordance with the core value of Characteristic Excellence (having a character that exemplifies excellence in all that they do), the School of Nursing desires our students to honor Christ by striving to do all things with characteristic excellence, even when the students' own beliefs may not mirror those for whom they care.
We believe that health can mean many things to many people. The School of Nursing agrees with the definition from the World Health Organization (2021), that health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Optimal health can often coexist with illness. Often people with chronic conditions adapt to consider themselves in optimal health for their condition. We also realize health beliefs and practices are often affected by the affordability and accessibility of health care. The School of Nursing is committed to the core value of providing a biblically centered institution where the Bible is the standard and basis for the worldview that undergirds and permeates its academic programs as well as every function of the college to help in the overall health of the student and those for whom they may one day care. We believe that the nurse's role is to assess the challenges patients may face economically, environmentally, genetically, mentally, and spiritually, and acknowledge the adaptation to health and illness that may arise from those challenges.
According to the American Nurses Association (n.d.), nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations. In accordance with the core value of Servant Leadership, the School of Nursing is committed to preparing BSN graduates to become servant leaders by following the example of Jesus in self-sacrifice and service to others, regardless of their race, religion, political belief, economic status, or social condition.
We believe the environment is the accumulation of physiological, social, physical, cultural, economic, mental, spiritual, and political conditions that interact with and influence the experiences of life. The interaction is constant, and the environment is often altered to influence health outcomes, both positive and negative. We believe that nursing can create and sustain a culture of safety and quality healthcare that can transform the environment by creating a safe workspace that produces optimal patient outcomes. In accordance with the core value of Spiritual and Academic Transformation, the School of Nursing seeks to develop the whole student by providing an opportunity for an academically and spiritually transformational college life experience that will be honoring to Jesus.
Debbi Bryarly
Candi Newton
Welcome to the School of Nursing at Brewton-Parker College. Thank you for choosing our school for your nursing education. Nursing is a rigorous program but you will not be alone! Your faculty are committed to using the best techniques to help you be successful. They will help you to master the content but also guide you in what it means to apply biblical truth to the profession of nursing. Christ had compassion on the sick and met them where they were to heal their bodies and their souls. We want to help you learn what that means as a nurse. Your faculty will be your mentors. They have all been where you are! They have all worked in nursing, some for many years, and they know what it takes to be an excellent nurse. They will share their wisdom with you as you progress through this program.
We look forward to helping you achieve your goal of becoming a Registered Professional Nurse!
Feel free to contact me at 912-583-3104 or dbryarly@bpc.edu at any time.
Brewton-Parker College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master's degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Brewton-Parker College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website.
Joanna Phillips-Mock is a proud third generation Baron, both as a student and a staff member.
Beginning her teaching career in Middle Georgia in 1995, Mrs. Mock worked with a state funded program that served some of the most disadvantaged special needs students within the local school districts. She ultimately moved into leadership positions within the organization, serving and training others in multiple initiatives. She enjoys working with students of all ages to recognize and to achieve their greatest potential.
Mrs. Mock holds a Bachelor’s degree from Brewton-Parker College, a Master's degree in Education with a concentration in Behavior Disorders, and an Education Specialist degree in Educational Administration from Georgia College and State University. She resides in Ailey, Georgia, with her husband Don, their son Tye Lewis, her mother Carol Joyce, and multiple fur babies. She enjoys traveling, gardening, camping, and attending concerts.
Candace Lilford graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Theatre Generalism in 2021 from Anderson University and with her master’s degree in English Literature in 2023 from the University of Alabama. She presently serves as Professional Tutor for the Student Enrichment Center while also teaching sections of ENG 101 and 102.
As part of her two-year master's program, Ms. Lilford taught sections of ENG 101 and 102, while also serving as teaching assistant for British Literature Survey courses and volunteering in the university’s Writing Center. Ms Lilford has also presented papers at the Hudson Strode Conference and the South Eastern Christian and Literature Conference as well as working on various theatrical productions.
Born in North Carolina of South African descent, Ms. Lilford has lived in Uganda, Botswana, South Africa, and Trinidad before settling in Mount Vernon with her family in 2016, where she attended Brewton-Parker College as a dual enrollment student. She presently resides in Mount Vernon with her family and spends her free time watching old TV shows.
Linda Armstrong earned an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice Technology from Southeastern Technical College and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Walden University. Throughout her career, Linda has worked with diverse populations, including at-risk youth and families and youth in crisis because of mental health and other issues. Her empathetic nature has made her an effective advocate for those in need. In addition to her professional work, Linda is also is committed to volunteerism. She has dedicated countless hours as a youth mentor, and to teaching about her faith at various Christian organizations. She believes in the power of positivity and its ability to transform not only her life but also the lives of others.
"If you must look back, do so forgivingly. If you will look forward, do so prayerfully. But the wisest course would be to be present in the present gratefully." ~ Maya Angelou
Greetings, Baron Nation!
It's truly a joy to be back in a place that has shaped me so profoundly. I'm Willie Ford, a proud 2022 graduate of historic Brewton-Parker College, holding a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a Minor in Education. Following my graduation, I embarked on a journey in education, teaching Special Education within the Vidalia City School District. In addition to my role as an educator, I had the privilege of serving as the Unit Director at the J.D. Rabun Boys and Girls Club. All the while, I was honored to pastor at the esteemed New Hope Baptist Church of Rhine, Georgia. With God's grace, I managed these responsibilities, and now, I'm thrilled and ready to contribute to the welfare of our students, aiming to inspire through service.
Dusty Arnold is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst as well as a BPC alumnus. He has years of experience working with a variety of mental health issues including anxiety, grief, and challenges related to Autism. He specializes in behavior-related interventions that can help college students build on their strengths to set achievable goals while also learning how to deal with the thoughts and feelings that sometimes get in the way. He incorporates Biblical values and evidence-based treatments to meet students wherever they happen to be on their journey to spiritual and psychological health.
Carl Anthony “Tony” Wardlaw – For over 25 years, Dr. Wardlaw has worked in leadership, counseling, and pastoring. Beginning with working in middle management for a manufacturing company in Douglas, GA, Dr. Wardlaw has also worked in the academic, nonprofit, public, and private sectors. Additionally, he served over 7 years in the United States Military as a Military Intelligence Officer before resigning his commission as a Captain in the Army.
Currently serving as the Assistant Director of the Student Enrichment Center, Student Success Coach, and Adjunct Faculty at Brewton-Parker College in Mount Vernon, GA, he also serves as the Pastor of The Green Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Dublin, GA.
As a member of the renowned International Gospel Singing Group, The Wardlaw Brothers, Dr. Wardlaw has traveled all over the nation and abroad ministering and singing the Gospel of Christ Jesus. Dr. Wardlaw has served as a consultant for various agencies and has worked as a Fatherhood Coordinator and G.E.D. instructor within the Technical College System of Georgia and participates in local and national civic and philanthropic work.
Dr. Wardlaw holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in International Business from the University of Georgia, two master's degrees from Troy University (Master of Science in Clinical Counseling and Psychology and Master of Education in Counseling), and a Doctorate in Education from Argosy University in Organizational Leadership. Dr. Wardlaw is a Lifetime Silver Member of The NAACP and a member of The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He is happily married to the former Mrs. Stephanie Scott. They have 3 Children; Chambria, Marc, and Carleigh.