1ST SEMESTER ORIENTATION FALL 2009

WELCOME TO IVC NURSING PROGRAMThis is a Program, not just a group of classes Designed to prepare you for:Nursing Boards called NCLEX - required for licensure Practicing as a RN Career requiring lifelong learning & applying that knowledge.

The profession of Nursing is rarely stagnantIn July 2009, the governor fired 3 members of the BRN!Safety requirements for patients, communities, & nurses.Nurses are at the bedside, in informatics, in research, in education, in administration, etc.

PROGRAM INFORMATIONHandbookEffective August 24, 2009Student Input acceptedwww.imperial.edu

ParkingPlan to arrive 20-30 minutes early until all parking lots are completed Tardiness x 3 will count as an absence

GRADING AND PROGRESSION Nursing Program Grades and Progression Grading not the same as other courses.To progress to next semester, you must be successful.Only 1 second chance , if you withdraw or fail to earn a grade of C or higher grade in a semester.

YOUR PERSONAL BACKGROUND What is your personal background in healthcare? 1. Certified Nurse Assistant or Home Health Aide2. EMT or Paramedic3. LVN4. Telemetry or Pharmacy Technician5. None of the above

ESTIMATED COSTS (whole program) Uniforms, etc$ 125 250Books $1,000 -2,000Background /Drug Screen $ 65 minimumATI Nurse-in-a-Box$ 355Malpractice Insurance $ 26-30Graduation $ 80Licensure $ 400Lab Fee (material used)$ 20-60 depending on sem. in 2010Physical Exam FREE if on campusCPR Variable / FREEImmun., Vaccines, & TBVariable / FREE

UNIFORMS worn in clinical & skills labs New and required for Fall 2009. Handbook lists specifics. White scrub top True Red scrub pant White scrub jacket (optional)White shoes Available at Phoenix Uniforms El Centro or www.Landau.com Student identification badge required in clinical & skills labs Go to IVC College Center, Casbah Room or call 355-6358ID Badge must have a picture, first initial, & last name

PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCENo visible tattoos No excessive piercingsLimited cosmetics.Short nails. Hair in the range of natural shades.

Professional Behavior

SKILLS LABORATORIESThere are 4 skills rooms 2 Low-Tech 2 High-Fidelity capable of interactive simulations All equipment and supplies are expensive. Treat all with respect or it will not be there for you to learn. NO cell phones, cameras, food, or drinks allowed.

In these 4 rooms are where you will:Practice all your nursing skills Be checked-off as competent in all required skills Complete any required practicum

PHYSICAL EXAMCall the Student Health Center @ 355-6310 for appt.

Bring immunization record. If necessary, ck with Public Health.If unable to prove, titers may be necessary .MMR and TD is free at the Student Health Center if needed. Hepatitis B & Varicella are recommended. Available at the Public Health Department for a cost.

The TB skin test (PPD) requires a follow-up within 48-72 hours. If you tested positive on a TB skin test in the past:Bring recent chest x-ray report or ask the nurse to schedule you for one. (Cost will be about $24.00)

BACKGROUND & DRUG CHECK Background Resultswww.sdnsebackground.com If any negative comments, make an appointment with the Program Director and begin a paper trail to explain what happened and how you have corrected it. Healthcare facilities will not allow students with a record of violence to practice Drug Screen www.questdiagnostics.com/appointments If results positive for any drug, make an appointment with the Program Director

ATI TESTING ATI Tests provide a standardized method of assessment.Accepted by most schools in California as valid & reliable. Proctored tests are given in each semesterList is provided in the Student Handbook Scoring is provided in the Student Handbook Nurse-in-the-Box Study guide, books, & DVDs Virtual ATI (4th Semester an additional cost)

COURSES FOR 1ST SEMESTER NURS 089Independent (nursing learning center)NURS 100Medication Mathematics NURS 110Nursing Process INURS 111Skills Laboratory INURS 112Nursing Process Application INURS 113Pharmacology IIf classes are closed , you will need to crash

WK 1-4 SCHEDULE 7 am to 1:30 pm Skills Ck Offs ApplyLater ClinicalMon7 am to 2:30 pm Skills Ck Offs Apply Later Clinical Lecture 110113

Later 110 will move

7 am to 1:30 pm Skills Ck Offs Practice 7 am to 1:30 pm Skills Ck Offs PracticeTuesWedThurFri8-24-09 @ 8:00 am2131 for 1.5 hrs

DIVISION OFFICE Analisa Veliz & Laura HartsockDolores Hartfield & Sara Wheat

NURSING LEARNING CENTERNursing Learning Center Small library with books, audiovisual materials, and computers for studentsPractice in skills lab may be assisted by tutorsIndividual (1:1) tutoring by appointment only NURS 089 Independent Study (54 hrs required for 1 unit)Available to all division students regardless of enrollment in NURS 089

NLC TUTORSPam Hansink, RN TutorRebecca Agundez, RN TutorRebeca Solache, Simulation / Computer TechnicianNicole Castaneda, RN TutorPetra Coronado, RN Tutor

NURSING LEARNING CENTER (NLC) RULESSign in & out regardless of enrollment in NURS 089. Return to rightful place - whatever is used in skills lab practice. Clean up after yourself.NO food, drinks, cell phones, or cameras. Books may be checked out for 3 days only.Videos or CDs may only be used in the NLCCopies cost $0.10/page with a limit of 10 pages at a time. All items marked Reference Only cannot be removed. Respect privacy of NLC staff phone, computer, desk, files, etc.

LIBRARY & LEARNING SERVICES CINAHLMary Ann Smith Toni Gamboa http://imperial.edu/index.php?pid=790

ACADEMIC COUNSELING Stella Orfanos-Woo stella.orfanos-woo@imperial.edu or other counselorAssociate Degree New requirement for History (6 units)Must complete all course requirements to graduate If not a graduate at the end of the program, you must apply to the BRN as a non-degreed non-graduate

FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid & Scholarships Jan Magno 355-6265 or 355-6257www.imperial.edu go to students student links Foundation Office

Make an appointment and apply quickly

List of Scholarships can be found on-line in financial aid or nursing areas

LEARNING DISABILITIES? Disabled Student Programs & Services (DSPS)Assess for Test Anxieties Assess for Learning Disabilities Arrange for Accommodations; extra time, quiet space, etc. Inform Division Office of FindingsDo you think you have a disability?1. YES2. NO3. MAYBE

STRESSED OUT? DEPRESSED?Student Development & Wellness Center (new fall 09)Emily Bill, MFTI - Emily.bill@imperial.edu Monday through Thursday Group sessions Individual TherapyCouple Therapy

Located within the Student Health Center

VIRTUAL TOUR TO DIVISION

HALL OF GRADUATES, OFFICE, COMPUTER LAB, NLC, & SKILLS LABS Office NLCComputer Lab

COMPUTER LAB & TESTING CENTER

NURSING LEARNING CENTER (NLC)

LAB 2

LAB 3 SIMULATIONS

LAB 4 HIGH FIDELITY SIMULATIONS

INSTRUCTOR ALLEY Rick FitzsimmonsJack Williams Al MeekSue HigginsDonna DavisJean Stroud Diedre PollockCraig Luoma Celeste ArmentaMarylynn Carlson

SOME THINGS WE NEED YOU TO DOBring a copy of your CPR and Drivers LicenseStudent Success Assessment Complete and turn into Division Office On-line Survey for general information http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=dhcwTjBk5aSEQWfzVfkVCw_3d_3d Complete, print, and bring a copy to Division OfficeLearning Style Inventory http://vark-learn.com/english/index.asp (Questionnaire)Complete, print, and bring a copy to Division Office

QUESTIONS?At least 1 of you should have a question.We may not have all the answers, but will try. There are no dumb questions.