RHORCs/Health Care Initiative Student Success KitStudent Success Kit

Presenters:Mary O’Connor, RN, MSN, Director,

Orange/Inland Empire RHORCKathleen Schrader, RN, CEN, DNSc,

Director, Central RHORCLinda L. Zorn, RD, MA, Interim Director,

RHORCs/Health Care Initiative

Introduction – Challenges Facing CCCs: Increase diversity Work with reduced budgets Increase completion rates Maintain high pass rates- national

exams Provide equal access Optimize time on wait lists

Goal:

The RHORCs/Health Care Initiative will develop a Student Success Kit as a recruitment/retention resource for community college health care instructors, counselors and administrators.

The Student Success Kit will contain guidelines as well as a preparatory course on specific strategies that colleges can implement with existing campus resources.

Methodology:

Develop Student Success Kit

Provide on-site, regional training to colleges for implementation of components of the “Kit.”

Provide on-going technical assistance for an additional 1-2 years.

Major Categories of

Student Success Kit:

Student Recruitment (to achieve a better fit)

Student Preparation

Student Retention

Student Recruitment Strategies

Elementary School Outreach• Interactive Sessions using Elementary Outreach

Kit

Middle School Outreach• Medical Adventure Camp

High School Outreach• Career Presentations• Health Career Academies• Junior Volunteer Program• Parent Outreach• Summer Institute

Recruitment Via Counselor Outreach

•One-on-one sessions with academic and career counselors

•Counselor workshops

•Counselor hospital tour

Other Recruitment StrategiesCareer Fairs – high schools and colleges

Career Center Resources CDs Reference books Videos Websites

Kiosks

Student Preparation:

Job Shadowing

Early Assessment and InterventionSelf/Family Readiness Assessment

Aptitude Assessments• Choices• Myers-Briggs• Psychological Services Bureau

PSB Health Occupations Aptitude ExaminationPSB Registered Nursing School Aptitude

Examination

• Work Keys

MORE Student Preparation Strategies:

Academic Assessment:– Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI)– Educational Resources Inventory (ERI)– Health Education Systems Inc. (HESI)– English as a Second Language (ESL)– Psychological Services Bureau Reading

Comprehension Examination– Pre-requisite validation

Preparatory course:

Strategies for Student Success in

Allied Health Programs:A Model Curriculum

Marjorie A. Miller, RN, MA Curriculum Consultant

mmiller@Nurse-EdConsulting.com

Allied Health Curriculum Purpose is to attract students

interested in Allied Health Occupations and to support them in gaining essential skills for success in these careers.

Curriculum consists of 8 modules that can be either used in their entirety or adapted as specific modules needed by students and faculty.

Factors Influencing Success Academic Preparation Basic Study Skills

Realistic understanding of the chosen profession or occupation

Critical Thinking Skills Time Management Skills Communication Skills

Social Support Networks

Modules 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Overview of Health Care Systems

Legal, Ethical, Professional Issues

Establishing Effective Support Networks

Maximizing Learning

Critical Thinking Skills

Language & Communication Skills

Medical Terminology

Sample Basic Skills Assessment Tests

Module 3: Support Systems

A brain to pick A shoulder to lean on A kick in the pants

Module 3:Establishing Support Networks

Financial– Scholarships / Loans

– Veteran’s Programs

– EOPS

– Community Resources through Partnerships

Social – Cultural– Student Health Services

– Re-entry Programs

– Housing

– Child Care

– Culturally specific organizations

– Disabled Student Services

Module 4Maximizing Learning

Time Management

Study Skills• Routine

• Relevance

• Repetition

Specific Skills

Learning Styles– Kolb Learning Style Inventory

– Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

– Keirsey Temperament Sorter

Study Routine

Attitude– Active participation

– Interacting with material

– Finding relevance

– Rewards

Study Routine- Techniques for studying science

PQR4– Preview or survey

– Questioning

– R4• Reading

• Reciting

• wRiting

• Reviewing

Specific Study Skills

Note-taking– think links

• Concept maps

• Diagrams

– Mechanics of note taking• Legibility

• Summaries at the end of class

Listening– Helps & hindrances

– Positioning

– Accommodations

Reading– Active reading

– Critical reading

Writing– Purpose

– Topics

– Audience

Deterrents to Effective Study Habits-Procrastination

- Common reasons• Lack of relevance

• Goals are projected too far or are unrealistic

• Poor self image (avoidance of failure)

• Perfectionism

– Forms

– Strategies• Risk/benefit analysis

• Reasonable goals

• Get started … Just Do It

• Assistance

• Overcome perfectionism

Deterrents to Effective Study Habits-Test Anxiety Mild Anxiety

– Enhances energy alertness

– Encourages individual best

Moderate Panic Levels– Clouds thinking senses

– Detriment to performance

Deterrents to Effective Study Habits-

Test Anxiety Causes

– Expectations

– Fear of losing affection and positive regard

– Grades determine worth

– Guilt for under-preparation

– Lack of control Strategies

– Over- preparation

– Reframe negative self-talk

– Relaxation techniques

– Control on test day

– No discussion pre-test with classmates

Study Buddies

Supporting Student SuccessEffective Study Groups

Structure & Process– 3-5 members with rotating

leadership

– Responsibilities of members

Tips– Rotate leadership

– Set goals

– Share the workload

– Adjust to different styles

Benefits– Increased motivation

– Solidifying knowledge by sharing with others

– Peer support by tapping in to variety of strengths

Cautions– Preparation is essential

– Keep size small

– Socializing or whining sessions need limitation

Multi-role students

Maximizing Learning-Time Management

Time Management– Value based

– Goal based

– Role basedLiving Schedule

Study Schedule

Daily To Do lists Prioritize

Time Management Tips

Module 5Critical Thinking Skills

Critical Thinking in Allied Health Occupations

First Step in CT is questioning

Transcends all the processes involved in learning something new

Forms the basis of all of the other processes in CT

What is critical thinking?

Is it gut level thinking?

Is it … intuition ?

Is it gathering data?

Is it Reflecting?

Rt. BrainLeft BrainCreativity Application

Gather Data

Think on your feet

Reflect

Evaluate

Gut level

intuition

Created by:

Sally Miller & Marjorie Miller

Know what you know

Know what you don’t know

Know where & when to find out

What skills do allied health workers need for competent performance?

Know when, where & how to fill in your gaps…

Create a “critical thinking” environment with peers & instructors

Collaborate with study partners Seek guidance & support…

another – ear,

– brain,

– pair of hands

Recognize cues

? Deviations

Cluster cues

Validate cues

What skills do allied health workers need for competent performance?

Attach meaningto cluster of cues

What skills do allied health workers need for competent performance?

Communicate

What skills do allied health workers need for competent performance?

Module 6 Language & Communication Skills Communication Process

Non-verbal Verbal Symbolic Communication

Factors Affecting Communication

Therapeutic & Non-therapeutic Communication Helping Relationships

Communication Styles

Module 7- Medical Terminology

Spelling Pronunciation

“Doc Talk” Abbreviations

Word Creation– Root words

– Prefixes

– Suffixes

– Combining vowels

Module 8 – Assessment Tests

English Proficiency

Reading

Math Competencies

Student Retention Strategies Within Student Success Kit:

College Success course

Overcoming barriers to success:•Scholarships•Work/study programs

Student Health Services

Flyers & screening tools:– Adequate sleep– Anger management– Depression management– Healthy relationships– Single parent support groups/resources– Stress management– Time management– Test-taking skills/coping with test anxiety

Program Delivery Options:

– Independent Learning Modules

– Lecture/Discussion

– On-line

– Part-time

Support Groups

Instructor Led– Moments with Mary – Cuesta College

Learning communities

Peer Group– National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)

Tutoring:

Instructor– Provide coaching – Multiple modes of learning.

Self-tutoring (CDs, chapter reviews/tests)

Student-led

Skills Lab Tutoring

Wrap-Up: 5 Minute Application Activity- Read through your handout of Student

Success Strategies Determine if your program could expand its

recruitment, preparation, and/or retention strategies

Write out 2-3 strategies that are likely to help your students succeed

Note steps to implementing at least 1. Share 1 of these at your table or with another

workshop participant