Nursing Program Open House Tea Class of 2011 May pm
Introduction of Faculty/Staff Karen Jensen RN, PhD Kaleen Cullen, RN, FNP Beth Williams Administrative Support Coordinator
Introductions and Ice Breaker Introduce yourself to group with an alliteration sentence based on your first name: Example: “I’m kooky Karen. I like kissing kittens” Pattern: I’m adjective Name. I like action-ing noun.
Congratulations !
Tips for Student Success Kaleen Cullen RN, FNP Assistant Director Nursing Program CSU Channel Islands
Ethnicity Class of 2011
Gender Class of 2011
Residency Class 2011
GPA Profile
Bilingual
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 10- handbook) Completion of level I objectives after completion of the second summer session
Required Curriculum & Advisement 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 IMPORTANT: June 16 (5-7) Accepted or July 7 (5-7pm) Alternates Advisement Workshop
Important Reminder All Program requirement forms (Medical, Background Check, Immunizations, CPR Due to the Program Office by August 4 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 Through Corporate Screening Directions in packet (VERIFY STUDENTS) Must complete a request for criminal background check and drug screening Once you have completed the process Beth Williams and she will send you a lab slip for drug test Price $100
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 (opt) 2 patches Name tag First, last Student Nurse Order by 10/31/08 Patch right upper front of uniform
PDA PDA Required of all students See specifications for PDA on page 43 of the handbook. You will not need to purchase a PDA if you already have one but they must meet the specification in the handbook In addition required to purchase software for PDA which includes: Drug Reference, Signs & Symptoms & Lab Manual to load on the PDA these will be available in the bookstore in the spring
Student Health Insurance All CSUCI –will need to have proof of student health insurance
Important Policies to Review Criteria for program continuance, LOA, exiting program p 24 Grading Practices p Attendance p 39 Pregnancy p 45 Need for reliable transportation
Important Policies Continued Clinical lab signup Need to identify EOP students before clinical signup Scholarships Judicial process p Extracurricular: Committees, Volunteers 4 You! Awards upon graduation
Other Information Complete Photo ID release and get your picture taken before you leave Students with Spring Courses in progress get transcripts to us by June 15 Volunteers 4 You! Fundraiser Stethoscopes
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