1. Nursing Program New 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 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?