Nursing Program Open House
Tea
Class of 2012
May 19, 2009
4-6pm
Introduction of Faculty/Staff
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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
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Beth.williams@csuci.edu
Introductions and Ice Breaker
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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
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Kaleen Cullen RN, FNP
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Assistant Director Nursing Program
CSU Channel Islands
Characteristic of nurses
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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
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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
24-26 handbook
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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
Important Reminder All Program requirement forms
(Medical, Background Check, Immunizations, CPR
Due to the Program Office by July 17, 2009
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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
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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
CPR
Current CPR card for
Healthcare Provider
BLS with AED
Must include:
Adult, infant and child
One and two person
AED
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Uniform
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Dove uniform
Suggestion
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2 tops
2 pants
1 polo shirt
1 jacket (opt)
3 patches
Name tag
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First, last Student
Nurse
Order by 7/10/09
Patch right upper
front of uniform
PDA
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PDA Required of all students
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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
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All CSUCI –will need to have proof
of student health insurance
www.csuhealthlink.com
Mandatory Fire Safety Class
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August 22, 2009
8am-2:30 pm
$20
Bring cash or money order – no
checks
One hour break for lunch
Location Aliso Hall Auditorium
Important Policies to Review
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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
Important Policies Continued
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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
Other Information
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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
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Stethoscopes
Questions?