Nursing Program Open House Tea

1. Nursing Program Open House Tea Class of 2012 May 19, 2009 4-6pm

2. Introduction of Faculty/Staff • Karen Jensen RN, PhD karen.jensen@csuci.edu • Kaleen Cullen, RN, FNP • Laura Newton, RN, PhD • Coleen Nevins, RN, MSN • Beth Williams Administrative Support Coordinator • Beth.williams@csuci.edu

3. 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.

4. Congratulations !

5. Tips for Student Success • Kaleen Cullen RN, FNP • Assistant Director Nursing Program • CSU Channel Islands

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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 • CSUCI advisement general education advisement center • IMPORTANT: June 15 4:30-7pm accepted students; June 18 4:30-7 alternates

9. Important Reminder All Program requirement forms (Medical, Background Check, Immunizations, CPR Due to the Program Office by July 17, 2009 • Keep your own copy of all requirements of the program in a binder (i.e. Health appraisal, Student Health Insurance, CPR card, Fire Card)

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

11. 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 email Beth Williams beth.williams@csuci.edu and she will send you a lab slip for drug test • Price $100

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

13. Uniform • Dove uniform • Suggestion • 2 tops • 2 pants • 1 polo shirt • 1 jacket (opt) • 3 patches • Name tag • First, last Student Nurse • Order by 7/10/09 • Patch right upper front of uniform

14. 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

15. Student Health Insurance • All CSUCI –will need to have proof of student health insurance • www.csuhealthlink.com

16. Mandatory Fire Safety Class • August 22, 2009 • 8am-2:30 pm • $20 • Bring cash or money order – no checks • One hour break for lunch • Location Aliso Hall Auditorium

17. Important Policies to Review • Criteria for program continuance, LOA, exiting program p 31 • Grading Practices p 33-40 • Clinical Absence Policy p 37 • Pregnancy p 45 • Need for reliable transportation

18. Important Policies Continued • Clinical lab signup p47-48 • Need to identify EOP students before clinical signup • Scholarships • Judicial process p 52-56 • Extracurricular: Committees, Volunteers 4 You! p59 • Awards upon graduation p 60

19. 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, 2009 • Volunteers 4 You! Fundraiser • Stethoscopes

20. Questions?