Nursing Program New Student Orientation Class of 2014 June, pm

Introductions  Karen Jensen RN, PhD Office: Solano  Beth Williams, Administrative Support Coordinator Office: Solano  Cheryl Sund, Program Specialist Office: Solano

Congratulations !

Characteristic of nurses  Think Critically  Responsible  Caring & sympathetic  Emotional stability  Detail Oriented  Open minded and flexible  Sensitive to the diversity in others  Excellent interpersonal, communications, and math skills  Life long learner

Overview of the Curriculum  Based on Neuman conceptual framework  Framework defines Environment, Health, Nursing  Program objectives (p 9-13 handbook)  Completion of level I objectives after completion of the second summer session

Required Curriculum & Advisement pp handbook  Table I, II, III point out which courses must be completed at a C or better  CSUCI advisement nursing courses – nursing advisor  CSUCI advisement general education advisement center  June 13, 4:30-7 or June 16, 4:30-7

Important Reminder All Program requirement forms (Medical, Background Check, Immunizations, CPR Due to the Program Office by July 29, 2011  Keep your own copy of all requirements of the program in a binder (i.e. Health appraisal, Student Health Insurance, CPR card, Fire Card)

Requirements of the Program – Health Appraisal /Physical Examination

Criminal Background Checks  Must complete a request for criminal background check and drug screening  Through Corporate Screening  Price $106

CPR  Current CPR card for Healthcare Provider BLS with AED Must include: Adult, infant and child One and two person AED

Uniform  Dove uniform  Suggestion 2 tops 2 pants 1 jacket 3 patches Name tag  First, last Student Nurse  Order by 7/29/11  Patch right upper front of uniform

Handheld mobile device  Required of all students See specifications for mobile device on page 42 of the handbook. You will not need to purchase a mobile device if you already have one but they must meet the specifications in the handbook. In addition you are required to purchase software for the mobile device which includes: Drug Reference, Signs & Symptoms & Lab Manual. These will be available in the bookstore for the spring semester.

Student Health Insurance  All CSUCI –will need to have proof of student health insurance   Submit proof by September 5

Mandatory Fire Safety Class  August 23, 2011  9am-3:30 pm  $20  Bring cash or money order – no checks  One hour break for lunch  Location: Broome Library

Important Policies to Review  Criteria for program continuance, LOA, exiting program p 22  Grading Practices p  Clinical Absence Policy p 37  Pregnancy p 45  Need for reliable transportation

Important Policies Continued  Clinical lab signup p  Need to identify EOP students before clinical signup  Scholarships  Judicial process p  Extracurricular: Committees, CSNA p 58  Awards upon graduation p 58-59

Other Information  Complete Photo ID release and get your picture taken before you leave  Students with Spring Courses in progress get official transcripts to us by June 24, 2011  SNA Fundraiser Stethoscopes

Questions?