1. Nursing ProgramNew Student Orientation Class of 2014 June, 2011 3-4pm

2. Introductions • Karen Jensen RN, PhD Office: Solano 1173 805-437-3150 karen.jensen@csuci.edu • Beth Williams, Administrative Support Coordinator Office: Solano 1164 805-437-3307 Beth.williams@csuci.edu • Cheryl Sund, Program Specialist Office: Solano 1162 805-437-2691

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 • CSUCI advisement general education advisement center • June 13, 4:30-7 or June 16, 4:30-7

7. Important Reminder All Program requirement forms (Medical, Background Check, Immunizations, CPR Due to the Program Office by July 29, 2011 • Keep your own copy of all requirements of the program in a binder (i.e. Health appraisal, Student Health Insurance, CPR card, Fire Card)

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

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 uniform • Suggestion • 2 tops • 2 pants • 1 jacket • 3 patches • Name tag • First, last Student Nurse • Order by 7/29/11 • Patch right upper front of uniform

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 September 5

14. Mandatory Fire Safety Class • August 23, 2011 • 9am-3:30 pm • $20 • Bring cash or money order – no checks • One hour break for lunch • Location: Broome Library

15. 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

16. 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

17. Other Information • Complete Photo ID release and get your picture taken before you leave • Students with Spring Courses in progress get official transcripts to us by June 24, 2011 • SNA Fundraiser • Stethoscopes

18. Questions?