Nursing Program New Student Orientation

1. Nursing ProgramNew Student Orientation Class of 2015 October 28, 2011 1-4pm

2. Introductions • Karen Jensen RN, PhD    Goleta: 805.696.7969    karen.jensen@csuci.edu CSU Channel Islands One University Dr.Solano 1173 Camarillo, 93012 CI Campus: 805-437-3150 • Cheryl Sund, Program Specialist CI Campus: 805-437-2691 cheryl.sund@csuci.edu

3. Congratulations !

4. 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

5. 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

6. Required Curriculum & Advisement pp 24-26 handbook • Table I, II, III point out which courses must be completed at a C or better • CSUCI advisement nursing courses – nursing advisor • May 1,2012: Turn in all GE certification paperwork

7. Important Reminder: All Program requirement forms (Medical, Background Check, Immunizations, CPR) Due: December 9,2011 • (Pg 74) – Student Handbook: Acknowledgement policies, procedures and guideline • Keep your own copy of all requirements of the program in a binder (i.e. Health appraisal, Student Health Insurance, CPR card, • Mail all documents to: CSU Channel Islands Nursing Solano Hall 1162 One University Drive Camarillo, CA 93012

8. Requirements of the Program – Health Appraisal /Physical Examination

9. Criminal Background Checks • Must complete a request for criminal background check and drug screening • Through Corporate Screening • Price $106 • Due: December 9,2011

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

11. Uniform (Dove Professional Apparel) • Order All uniforms: no later than December 12,2011 • Dove uniform • Suggestion: • 2 tops • 2 pants • 1 jacket • 3 patches (Patchright upper front of uniform) • Name tag: Must Read First, Last Name Student Nurse Example: Cheryl Sund,SN CSU Channel Islands

12. 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.

13. Student Health Insurance • All CSUCI –will need to have proof of student health insurance • www.csuhealthlink.com • Submit proof by January 23,2012

14. Important Policies to Review • Criteria for program continuance, LOA, exiting program p 22 • Grading Practices p 33-39 • Clinical Absence Policy p 37 • Pregnancy p 45 • Need for reliable transportation

15. Important Policies Continued • Clinical lab signup p 46-47 • Need to identify EOP students before clinical signup • Scholarships • Judicial process p 51-56 • Extracurricular: Committees, CSNA p 58 • Awards upon graduation p 58-59

16. Other Information • Complete Photo ID release and get your picture taken before you leave • Students with Fall Courses in progress have official transcripts to us by January 23,2012 (if not sooner) • SNA Fundraiser • Stethoscopes

17. Questions?