Wegmans School of Nursing (WSON)
Fall 2015
Junior Clinical (J1) Newsletter
Welcome to the Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher College! We’re looking
forward to having you join us for your first clinical semester in the fall 2015.
Make sure you start checking your St. John Fisher email account on a regular basis so you do not
miss any important announcements. If you have difficulties getting on your email account,
contact the Help Desk at 585-385-8016.
Junior Orientation
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For ALL incoming junior nursing students in the fall (current Fisher students and
transfer students new to Fisher): you have an orientation to the nursing program the
first week of school
o Sections 01 and 02 -- Tuesday, 9/8 from 8:00 am to approximately 3:15 pm is
your nursing orientation day. Meet promptly at 8:00 am in Basil Hall Room
135. You will attend your regularly scheduled classes on Wednesday.
o Section 03 -- Wednesday, 9/9 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm is your nursing
orientation day. You will meet promptly at 8:00 am (Room TBA). You will
attend your regularly scheduled Tuesday classes with the following class time
changes for Tuesday 9/8 only:
8:00 to 10:00am NURS 314
10:15 to 12:00 pm NURS 308-03
12:30 to 1:30 pm Matriculation Ceremony for students new to Fisher
1:45 to 3:45pm NURS 313-03
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Cohorts 01 and 02 both attend your regularly scheduled classes on Wednesday 9/9.
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Students in the Monday 01 cohort have a schedule change - your Monday NURS
300 will be held on Friday 9/11 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and resume normal
scheduling on Monday 9/14 (room TBA).
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Students in the Monday 02 cohort have a schedule change – your Monday NURS
313 will be held on Friday 9/11 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm and resume normal scheduling
on Monday 9/14 (room TBA).
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If you are new to Fisher (an incoming transfer student):
o There is a transfer orientation to the college on Monday, September 7th.
Watch for more information via email from our Academic Affairs Office and
Office of Campus Life. You are strongly encouraged to attend this program; this
important college-wide information is not covered in the nursing orientation.
o There is a matriculation ceremony on Tuesday, September 8th from 12:30 pm
to 1:30 pm in the Student Life Center. Attendance at this ceremony is strongly
recommended and your orientation schedule has been adjusted for you to attend
the ceremony.
Junior Class Pictures
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All new Junior 1 nursing students have their pictures taken for the program directory on
Wednesday 9/9. The photographer is available from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm in the
WSON first floor commons (1st floor near parking lot entrance to the WSON). You do
not need your nursing uniform for this picture – wear your regular college attire. The
photo helps the faculty get to know you by name, so please be sure to get your picture
taken that day!
Annual Clinical Requirements
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Physical Exam & Immunizations
Every student must have documentation of a complete history and physical
exam on file at the college. Use the form sent to you and return directly to the
Wegmans School of Nursing.
Once this requirement has been met, students may complete subsequent
annual health update requirements by completing the Health Update
available online at: http://www.sjfc.edu/dotAsset/080671b8-d576-4688abd9-11f48d75a4b4.pdf
Send forms to Wegmans School of Nursing, Attn: Judy Martz, 3690
East Ave, Rochester, NY 14618 due July 15th. If you have not submitted
this do so as soon as possible! These will be logged in at the WSON and
the health records sent to the SJFC Health and Wellness Center for your
student file.
*KEEP A COPY FOR YOUR OWN RECORDS*.
If your health update, PPD, or CPR card expires mid-semester, you will need to update them
before the start of the next semester. Submit the updated form(s) to Judy Martz at that time.
Also, if you plan on getting a patient care technician job in the next couple of semesters,
employers will require this same information. Save yourself time and make copies of your health
information before submitting.
On your health form…
You must provide proof of immunization against measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and proof
of an annual PPD. For the PPD you need BOTH the date shot was placed and date shot was
“read.”.
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If you have a positive PPD, complete the screening questions on the Annual Health
Update and provide documentation of results of a recent chest x-ray.
If you have not received the full course of the hepatitis B vaccine, then proof of the first
administration must be provided or a waiver must be signed. A waiver for the Hepatitis
B series is available on the WSON website. Once the series is complete, submit
verification of the full course of the vaccine.
You are also required to get a seasonal flu shot. Submit the paperwork you receive when the shot
is administered to Judy Martz. For fall start students, you can get this shot when the new vaccine
is available – usually after mid-August. If you get the shot with the serum from last fall, you will
need to get another shot, so wait until mid or late August for this. Only the flu shot
requirement is due by October 1st, all the other compliance requirements are due July 15th.
Students will not be notified of their clinical group assignments until they are in 100%
compliance for clinical to include:
 Health form
 Immunizations
 PPD documentation
 CPR card
All documentation must be submitted to Judy Martz by July 15th. If you have not
submitted this, do so immediately. Once you are in compliance, your name will be added to
the clinical assignments that will be sent via email weekly to your SJFC email account
starting in August.
2. Health Insurance
Our clinical agencies require nursing students to have health insurance coverage to attend
clinical rotations in the hospitals. For students who are not covered under their own or their
parents’ insurance, coverage is available from the college: http://www.sjfc.edu/campusservices/wellness/insurance.dot Plan ahead if you need this coverage when you enroll for
the 2015-2016 academic year. You will be required to sign an attestation that you have health
insurance coverage.
3. CPR Card
Prior to the beginning of each clinical year students must have a current CPR card from either
 American Heart Association (BLS for Health Care Providers)
Or
 American Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers)
 These certifications should be good for two years, but check with the unit providing your training
to be sure.
 WSON and the affiliated clinical sites do not accept cards from other CPR agencies.
Students are expected to show proof of current CPR certification at the beginning of each semester.
This is a responsibility of the student and a requirement of both the Wegmans School of Nursing and
the affiliated clinical sites.
Send a copy of your CPR card to: Judy Martz, Wegmans School of Nursing, St. John Fisher
College, 3690 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14618 due July 15th. If you have not submitted this, do so
immediately.
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Getting Organized for the Semester
1. WSON Undergraduate Nursing Student Handbook and Policies
You are responsible for knowing the information and policies articulated in the WSON
Undergraduate Nursing Student Handbook located on our website at
http://www.sjfc.edu/academics/nursing/resources/documents.dot. Review the current Handbook
(2015-2016) prior to starting classes 9/8-the handbook will be posted in August. In Junior 1
orientation you are required to sign an attestation that holds you accountable for the information
and policies in the handbook.
2. St. John Fisher College E-Mail & WSON Mail Folders
Remember to check your SJFC e-mail account and mail folder in the Undergraduate Learning
Resource Center (WSON 208) on a daily basis during the semester. The faculty use these
methods to communicate with students, return papers, assignments, and clinical work.
3. Blackboard – Course Management System
Another important communication link is the course management system known as Blackboard
(Bb). To access Bb you must have an SJFC network account (your email). Check each of your
nursing classes on Bb prior to the beginning of the semester for updates on room
assignments, special schedules, course syllabi, reading assignments, course materials, etc.
During the semester, faculty will post a variety of documents on Bb that you will need:
PowerPoint notes, class outlines, clinical documentation forms as well as reminders for class
preparation. You should check Bb daily for class and clinical announcements and updates.
You are automatically registered in Bb when you register with the College. You are
automatically added to or dropped from Bb courses as your registration status changes. Use the
username and password you use for the Fisher e-mail to login to Bb. Link to Bb by going to the
SJFC portal and click on Bb.
Some faculty make their course “active” in Blackboard a week or two before the semester starts.
Do not panic if a course does not show up on your class list in Bb until the start of the semester.
You should print the course syllabus from Bb and bring it to the first day of class. Get started
on time management and enter your course schedule, assignments, tests, projects, etc. into
your calendar!
4. Turning Point Student Response System - CLICKERS!
The Wegmans School of Nursing (WSON) faculty use "Clickers" (student response system
cards) for interactive exercises in the classroom. Faculty integrate questions in PowerPoint
lecture slides to provide student assessment and opinion polling. Clickers are used by students to
select a response to the question posed on the PowerPoint. Group feedback is instantly collated
and displayed on the PowerPoint slide with graphs.
All undergraduate junior nursing students are required to purchase a clicker (approximately $45)
for use with the Turning Point Student Response System in undergraduate nursing courses.
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Clickers are available in the SJFC Bookstore (ask specifically for the Response Card RF LCD
clickers for nursing). Older clickers from previous years or from other colleges are not
appropriate. You will need your clicker for all four semesters, so it makes financial sense to
buy one (rather than rent it for one semester at a time).
You will need to register your clicker through Blackboard. How to register your clicker is
explained during your Junior 1 orientation. If you lose a clicker, you are responsible for
purchasing a replacement in the Bookstore.
5. Uniforms
New juniors were sent a mailing regarding uniform purchase. The complete Professional
Appearance Guidelines are available in the WSON Undergraduate Nursing Student Handbook
available at http://www.sjfc.edu/academics/nursing/resources/documents.dot and the guidelines are
included at the end of this newsletter.
Students must purchase the uniform top and pants from Uniform Village in Rochester, NY.
This includes a white top with the Wegmans School of Nursing logo embroidered on the left
sleeve and burgundy colored uniform pants.
Scrub pants, denim, jeans, stretch pants, leggings, sweat pants and shorts are not allowed.
 Clean white or black shoes with adequate support should be part of the uniform. These
shoes should be dedicated for clinical use and not for every day wear. The following
types of shoes are unacceptable: open-toed shoes, sandals, platforms, clogs, Crocs,
canvas or nylon shoes (like Keds). Sneakers are OK if they provide good support – they
should be white (or mostly white) or black (or mostly black) and easily wiped clean if
contaminated with body fluids.
The Wegmans School of Nursing ID consists of a retractable badge holder with alligator clip and
a clear badge holder ($10) where you put your SJFC student ID. This is available for purchase
through Judy Martz in the WSON. The supply will be available in the beginning of August. Your
student ID has your first and last name, your picture, and the word “student” on it, which meets
the ID requirements for the local hospitals. If you are a new “commuter” student, you can get
your picture ID done at Security at any time (they’re in Haffey Hall). If you are a new “resident”
student staying on campus this fall, you’ll need to wait until move-in day and this will be handed
out by Residential Life along with your room keys, etc.
Call the nursing office at 585-385-8241 if you have questions after you read the guidelines!
Required equipment each student needs to start clinical nursing courses:
 stethoscope (Littman or MDF are a good brands; 28 inch tubing; diaphragm & bell
capability or high/low frequency with one head; something in the $60-$80 range is
adequate). Inexpensive stethoscopes make it difficult to hear!
 blood pressure cuff (aneroid gauge; nylon cuff; price range usually $15-$30)
 bandage scissors (4 or 6 inch)
All are available at the SJFC bookstore, online, uniform shops or medical supply vendors.
6. E-Textbooks
Contact the Barnes and Noble bookstore at SJFC for more information on which nursing
textbooks are offered electronically, the benefits, cost, etc. Their phone number is 585-385-8252.
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Course Reminders for New Juniors Fall 2015
Early Preparation
Get a head start on medication calculations. In NURS 300 Fundamentals, you will be taking a drug
calculations test; materials to practice are in the NURS 300 Fundamentals text/book package.
 Begin reviewing basic math, including memorizing the basic equivalents in the metric system.
These concepts and others are reviewed prior to the test.
Get a jump on being able to “talk like a nurse” and read medical records by studying medical terminology
before the start of the semester. Buy a copy of a medical terminology textbook (any text will do), or
borrow a text from a library. Concentrate on the prefixes, suffixes and combining forms that are used to
build medical terms.
Junior 1st Semester Course Schedules: Check Fish ‘R’ Net for classroom assignments in late August,
usually about one week before classes start. Some nursing courses have “special” schedules the first week
or so. Review the information below…….
There is no fall recess day if you have Friday clinical days.
Thanksgiving break starts 5:55 PM Tuesday 11/24/15. Classes and clinicals resume
Monday 11/30/15.
Students are expected to attend Monday 11/23 & & Tuesday 11/24 classes and clinical.
NURS 300: Introduction to the Discipline of Nursing: Dr. Beth Kiss
300-01 section: First class is Fri. 9/11, 9 am-12 pm, your second class is Mon. 9/14 9am-12pm
300-02 section: First class is Wed. 9/9, 9 am-12 pm
300-03 section: First class is Thurs, 9/10, 9am-12pm
NURS 300 Labs: All labs are in the WSON (208) Learning Resource Center.
300-L1& L2: Tues. 1:45pm-3:45pm, first lab: 9/15
300-L3& L4: Tues. 9 am-11am, first lab: 9/15
300-L5 & L6: Thurs. 1:45pm-3:45pm, first lab: 9/17
300-L7 & L8: Wed. 1:45pm-3:45pm, first lab: 9/16
300-L9:
Wed. 9am-11am, first lab: 9/16
Required Books: There are several but-- you will use these books for the next two years and in your
practice in the future. See SJFC Bookstore website
http://sjfc.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/BNCBHomePage?storeId=48052&catalogId=10001&langId=-1
You must buy the page burst package or books from the bookstore, not Amazon or another vendor.
Only the bookstore package will give you access to the Mosby skills videos, which is included in the
package.
Mandatory Healthcare Organization Orientation Packet for students (must be done annually)
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The document containing the mandatory Healthcare Organization Orientation Packet will be posted in
mid-August on the WSON webpage http://www.sjfc.edu/academics/nursing/resources/documents.dot and
on the NURS 300 Blackboard (Bb) site for new juniors.
All students should print off the post-test ONLY (the review packet is a 50+ page document). Read the
document on screen, and complete the post-test on Bb, or if using the web site, print the post test and
complete it. The post-test must be done every year before students are allowed in the clinical site. Bring
the completed post-test to your first NURS 300 class.
Clinical & Lab:
* Early in the semester, you will be learning and practicing patient care skills in the Undergraduate
Learning Resource Center (“the lab” WSON 208).
*Lab classes and practice sessions throughout the semester will be held on your scheduled clinical day.
You are required to spend the whole day on campus for the assigned lab days. Specific hours will be
available in late August on Blackboard for NURS 300.
NURS 304: Nursing Leadership & Patient–Centered Care (NLPCC I) Professor Susan Read
304-01 section: First class is Mon. 9/14, 1 pm- 3:30 pm
304-02 section: First class is Wed. 9/9, 1 pm- 3:30 pm
304-03 section: First class is Thurs. 9/10, 1:45 pm-4:15 pm
304-L1: first seminar Tues. 9/15, 10:15-11:15 am
304-L2: first seminar Tues. 9/22, 9:15-10:15 am
304-L3: first seminar Tues.9/15, 11:30-12:30 pm
304-L4: first seminar Tues. 9/22, 2:45-3:45 pm
304-L5: first seminar Thurs. 9/17, 10:15-11:15 am
304-L6: first seminar Thurs. 9/24, 9:15-10:15 am
304-L7: first seminar Wed. 9/16, 10:15-11:15 am
304-L8: first seminar Wed. 9/23, 9:15-10:15 am
304-L9: first seminar Wed. 9/16, 11:30-12:30 pm
For the NURS 304L NLPCC I Seminars, you attend a one-hour seminar as scheduled, meeting typically
every other week. Check the schedule on Fish ‘R’ Net for the days/times you will meet throughout
the semester.
The Blackboard Course for NURS304 will be available the week prior to classes starting.
Required Books: See SJFC Bookstore website
http://sjfc.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/BNCBHomePage?storeId=48052&catalogId=10001&langId=-1
Required Equipment: Response Card RF LCD (clicker) available in the Bookstore.
Assignment Due First Class: Access the course in Blackboard and check out Session 1 folder in Course
Materials for your APA assignment to bring to the first class.
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NURS 308: Genomics Dr. Christine Nelson-Tuttle and Dr. Karen Parker
308-01: First class is Wed. 9/9, 10:45 am-12:45 pm
308-02: First class is Mon. 9/14, 10:45 am-12:45 pm
308-03: First class is Tues. 9/8, 10:15- 12:00 noon (shortened due to the Matriculation Ceremony for new
students to SJFC)
Required Books: See SJFC Bookstore website
http://sjfc.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/BNCBHomePage?storeId=48052&catalogId=10001&langId=-1
NURS 313: Health Assessment: Dr. Laura Markwick
313-01: First class is Wed. 9/9, 8:30-10:30 am
313-02: First class is Fri. 9/11 1:00-3:00 (room TBA), then meet again on regular class day/time Mon.
9/14, 1:45 pm-3:45 pm in assigned classroom
313-03: First class is Tues, 9/8, 1:45-3:45 pm
NURS 313Labs: All labs are in the WSON (305), the 3rd floor graduate health assessment lab.
313-L1: first lab, Tues. 9/15, 8a-10 am
313-L2: first lab, Tues. 9/15, 10:30a -12:30pm
313-L3: first lab, Tues. 9/15, 1:45p-3:45 pm
313-L4: first lab, Tues. 9/15, 4p-6 pm
313-L5: first lab, Thurs 9/17, 8a-10 am
313-L6: first lab, Thurs.9/17, 10:30a-12:30 pm
313-L7: first lab, Wed. 9/16, 8a-10a
313L8: first lab, Wed. 9/16, 10:30a-12:30p
313 L9: first lab, Wed. 9/16, 1:45p-3:45p
Required Books: See SJFC Bookstore website
http://sjfc.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/BNCBHomePage?storeId=48052&catalogId=10001&langId=-1
Check your schedule to see what elective you are scheduled for:
Elective - NURS 312: Palliative/End of Life: Dr. Jacqueline Coates
312-01 section: First class is Mon. 9/14, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Required Books: See SJFC Bookstore website
http://sjfc.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/BNCBHomePage?storeId=48052&catalogId=10001&langId=-1
Check your schedule to see what elective you are scheduled for:
Elective - NURS 314: Complementary/Alternative Therapies: Dr. Kylene Abraham
314-01 section: First class is Tues. 9/9 8:00 am to 10:00 am
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Required Books: See SJFC Bookstore website
http://sjfc.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/BNCBHomePage?storeId=48052&catalogId=10001&langId=-1
Check your schedule to see what elective you are scheduled for:
Elective - NURS 321: Nursing History: Dr. John Kirchgessner
321-01 section: First class is Mon. 9/14 4:00 pm to 5:55 pm
Required Books: See SJFC Bookstore website
http://sjfc.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/BNCBHomePage?storeId=48052&catalogId=10001&langId=-1
WSON Professional Development Opportunities
Student Nurses Association
The Wegmans School of Nursing has a Student Nurses Association and all the nursing students (freshmen
through seniors) are encouraged to attend meetings. General business meetings occur approximately
twice a month. Usually the same meeting topic is covered on different days so that those in clinical on
the first day have an opportunity to hear the same content on the second day. Look for posted flyers
announcing the date and time of the meetings.
Nursing Academic Honor Society
Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), the Honor Society for Nursing, promotes the growth of nursing by
sponsoring education programs, providing grants to researchers, disseminating the results of nursing
research, and providing a forum for discussing nursing practice.
The Delta Sigma Chapter of STTI is the Wegmans School of Nursing’s honor society chapter. Students
who have completed their junior year may be invited to join based on their class rank (usually top third of
the class). Seniors who are invited to join will be inducted in November.
Professional Appearance Guidelines
Students are responsible for following these guidelines in ALL Professional Settings.
1. Jewelry:
a. No rings except a single wedding band.
b. One pair of small earrings or earring posts only.
c. No other jewelry i.e., bracelets, necklaces, chains.
d. No facial or tongue piercing.
e. Gauges in the ear must be capped off and closed when in uniform.
2. Any offensive tattoo that is visible while the student is in uniform or professional dress must be
covered during all clinical experiences.
3. NO scrub pants, denim, jeans, sweat pants, stretch pants, leggings, tight-fitting, low cut, bare
midriff or torn clothing*.
4. NO open toes, sling-back shoes, crocs or clogs**.
5. Personal grooming:
a. Hair should be traditional/natural color(s) only, clean, neat, and short or secured above
the collar.
b. Men must be clean shaven or have a mustache/beard that is groomed and trimmed to a
short length.
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c. Nails must be clean and trimmed to prevent injury to clients. No nail polish or artificial
nails per hospital policy.
d. Any makeup should be minimal and conservative.
e. Strict personal hygiene is expected. (No perfumes, colognes or scented after shave lotion
should be used. Many people have allergies to fragrances.)
f. No gum chewing (inappropriate in any professional setting).
6. Students must follow the clinical facility’s no smoking policies during clinical assignments.
Student’s uniforms must be free of odor of tobacco smoke.
7. Consumption of alcohol while in the St. John Fisher College student nurse uniform is strictly
forbidden.
Uniform Policy
Please note that the nursing student uniform is a uniform only and no part of this uniform should be worn
for any purpose that is not related to clinical. The student uniform is expected to be clean, pressed and
professional in appearance at all times.
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White uniform top with SJFC logo on the left sleeve.
Wegmans School of Nursing ID retractable badge holder with alligator clip and a clear badge
holder for the SJFC student ID. Your student ID has your first and last name, your picture,
and the word “student” on it, which meets the requirements of the local hospitals. This is
ordered through the WSON.
Only all white shirts may be worn under the uniform.
Burgundy color uniform pants.
(See * above for details). These are available only through Uniform Village in Rochester.
Clean white or black shoes with adequate support should be part of the uniform and not for
every day wear. (See ** above for details).
A white lab coat may be worn over the uniform shirt.
Students should carry a note pad, pen, stethoscope and bandage scissors with them.
A watch with a second hand should be worn.
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Identification Badge
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Placement: Worn on the front right side opposite the chest pocket. If you have a retractable
badge holder, this can be clipped to the chest pocket or the “v” in the uniform top.
Long-Range Planning for Nursing Graduation
Each year the college holds its annual graduation ceremony in May. The exact date for the May ceremony
is posted in the academic calendar in Fish ‘R’ Net. The Wegmans School of Nursing also holds an annual
Recognition Ceremony for all of the nursing students who graduate in the summer, fall and spring in
May, a few days prior to the college-wide May graduation. All nursing students graduating the prior
summer and fall are invited to attend the May graduation and WSON recognition ceremonies with the
spring graduates.
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