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1ST SEMESTER ORIENTATION
SPRING 2010
WELCOME TO IVC NURSING PROGRAM
 This
is a Program, not just a group of classes
 It is designed to prepare you for:
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“Nursing Boards” called NCLEX - required for licensure
Practicing as a RN
A career requiring lifelong learning
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profession of nursing is ever changing and rarely
stagnant
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Safety requirements for patients, communities, & nurses
Nurses are at the bedside, in informatics, in research, in
education, in administration, etc.
A BIT ABOUT YOU…
What is your personal background in healthcare?
1. Certified Nurse Assistant or Home Health Aide
2. EMT or Paramedic
3. LVN
4. Telemetry or Pharmacy Technician
5. None of the above
What ever your background, this program
will work with you
SCREENS REQUIRED FOR THE PROGRAM
 Background
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Results
www.sdnsebackground.com
If any results are considered negative, make an appointment
with the Program Director and begin a paper trail to explain
what happened, how you have corrected it, and your current
status.
Healthcare facilities will not allow students with a record of
violence to practice
 Drug Screen
 www.questdiagnostics.com/appointments
“Dilute” urine specimens may not be accepted
 If results positive for any drug, make an appointment with the
Program Director
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PHYSICAL EXAM
 Call
the Student Health Center @ 355-6310 for appt.
 Bring
immunization record.
If necessary, ck with Public Health
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If unable to provide, titers may be necessary .
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MMR and TD is free at the Student Health Center if needed.
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Hepatitis B & Varicella are recommended and available at the
Public Health Department for a cost.
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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
a recent chest x-ray report or ask the nurse to schedule
you for one. (Cost will be about $24.00)
UNIFORMS
 Uniform
for clinical & skills labs
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White scrub top with True Red scrub pants and White shoes
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White scrub jacket (optional)
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Phoenix Uniforms in El Centro http://www.uniforms911.com
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Ace Uniforms in San Diego www.aceuniforms.com
 Student
identification badge required in clinical & skill lab
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Go to IVC College Center, Casbah Room or call 355-6358
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ID Badge must have a picture, first initial, & last name
PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCE
PROFESSIONAL
BEHAVIOR
No visible
tattoos
No excessive
piercings
Limited
cosmetics
Short nails
Hair in a
natural shade
ESTIMATED COSTS (~9600 for whole program)
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Tuition
Uniforms, etc
Books
Background /Drug Screen
ATI Nurse-in-a-Box
ATI Virtual
Malpractice Insurance
Graduation
Licensure
Lab Fee (material used)
Physical Exam
CPR
Immun., Vaccines, & TB
Meals in clinical
Travel to clinical @0.45
$2,180 -2,250 (tuition @ $26/unit)
$ 125 – 250
$1,000 -2,000
$ 65 minimum
$ 380
$ 250
$ 30
$ 80
$ 400
$ 20-60 depending on class in 2010
Free, if on campus
Variable, ck on campus
Variable, some free on campus
$ 650 – 900
$2,940
PROGRAM INFORMATION
 Handbook:
www.imperial.edu
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Occasionally instructor defined exceptions
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Student Input accepted
 DEGREE
vs Non-Degree Options
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Generic RN or LVN (most 1st semester students)
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LVN to RN (enter at 2nd or 3rd semester)
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Transfer In (courses must be evaluated )
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30-Unit Option
COURSES: PRE-REQUISITES
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ENG 101 and Reading Competency
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BIOL 220 and Math Competency
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BIOL 204 & 206 or 200 & 202
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PSY 101
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SOC 101 or ANTHR 102
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NURS 100
COURSES FOR 1ST SEMESTER
 NURS
089 Independent (nursing learning center)
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110 Nursing Process I
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111 Skills Laboratory I
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112 Nursing Process Application I
 NURS
113 Pharmacology I
 If
classes are ‘closed’ , you will need to ‘crash ‘
GRADING AND PROGRESSION
 Grades
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Grading not the same as other courses
75% is a C
 Progression
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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
 Successful
is:
 75% average or ‘satisfactory’ and 75% on final in
lecture, clinical, and skills lab
SKILLS LABORATORIES
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are 4 skills rooms
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2 Low-Tech
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2 High-Fidelity – capable of interactive simulations
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All equipment and supplies are expensive. Treat all with
respect or it will not be there for you to learn.
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NO cell phones, cameras, food, or drinks allowed.
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these 4 rooms are where you will:
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Practice all your nursing skills
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Be ‘checked-off’ as competent in all required skills
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Complete any required practicum
ATI TESTING
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ATI Tests are administered to provide a standardized
method of assessing your knowledge
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ATI is accepted by most nursing as valid & reliable tool
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Proctored tests are given in each semester
A Scoring is provided in the Student Handbook
 List is provided in the Student Handbook
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You must have ATI’s ‘Nurse-in-the-Box’ with
study guides, books, & DVDs
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At the end of 4th semester you will need to purchase
Virtual ATI to prepare you for the NCLEX
SCHEDULE FEB 16 - MAR 8
Mon
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NRS 111
Skill Lab 1 & 2
Tues
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NRS 111
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NRS 111
Fri
Thur
Wed
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NRS 111
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NRS 113
Skill Lab 1 & 2 Skill Lab 1 & 2 Skill Lab 1 & 2 2139
7 a to 1:30 pm 7 a to 1:30 pm 7 a to 1:30 pm 7 a to 1:30 pm
Skills Ck Offs
Skills Ck Offs
Skills Ck Offs
Skills Ck Offs
Practice
Practice
Apply
Apply
9:15-10:40
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NRS 110
2135
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NRS 110
2139
8-10:35
3/22 - 6/12
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NRS 110
2135
8-10:35
3/22-6/12
11:30-2:30
(2/19-3/19)
SCHEDULE MAR 9 – JUN 12
Mon
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NRS 112
Lab or Hosp
Tues
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NRS 112
Lab or Hosp
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NRS 112
Lab or Hosp
Fri
Thur
Wed
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NRS 112
Lab or Hosp
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2139
7 a to 2:10 pm 7 a to 2:10 pm 7 a to 2:10 pm 7 a to 2:10 pm
Lab
3/9-3/18
Lab
3/9-3/18
Hosp
3/24-6/11
Hosp
3/24-6/11
NRS 113
9:15-10:40
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NRS 110
2135
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NRS 110
2139
8-10:35
3/22 - 6/12
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NRS 110
2135
8-10:35
3/22-6/12
11:30-2:30
(2/19-3/19)
INTRODUCTIONS
(VIRTUAL)
A FEW INSTRUCTORS
JEAN
STROUD
JACK
WILLIAMS
DONNA
DAVIS
ROSALBA
JEPSON
REBECCA
AGUNDEZ
DIVISION OFFICE
Dolores Hartfield & Sara Wheat
Analisa Veliz & Laura Hartsock
NURSING LEARNING CENTER
 Nursing
Learning Center
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Small library with books, audiovisual materials,
and computers for students
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Practice in skills lab may be assisted by tutors
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Individual (1:1) tutoring by appointment only
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NURS 089 – Independent Study (54 hrs - 1 unit)
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Available to all division students regardless of
enrollment in NURS 089
NLC TUTORS
Rebeca Solache,
Simulation / Computer
Technician
Pam Hansink, RN Tutor
Nicole
Castaneda,
RN Tutor
Rebecca Agundez, RN Tutor
NURSING LEARNING CENTER (NLC) RULES
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Sign in & out regardless of enrollment in NURS 089.
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Return to rightful place - whatever is used in skills lab practice.
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Clean up after yourself.
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NO food, drinks, cell phones, or cameras.
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Books may be checked out for 3 days only.
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Videos or CDs may only be used in the NLC
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Copies cost $0.10/page with a limit of 10 pages at a time.
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All items marked ‘Reference Only’ cannot be removed.
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Respect privacy of NLC staff phone, computer, desk, files, etc.
Mary Ann Smith
Toni Gamboa
LIBRARY
& LEARNING
SERVICES
http://imperial.edu/index.php?pid=790
CINAHL
ACADEMIC COUNSELING
 Stella
Orfanos-Woo (or other)
[email protected]
 Associate
Degree
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New requirement for History (6 units)
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Must complete all course requirements to graduate
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If not a graduate at the end of the program, you
must apply to the BRN as a
“non-degreed and non-graduate”
FINANCIAL AID
 Financial
Aid & Scholarships
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Jan Magno
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www.imperial.edu go to students – student links
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Foundation Office
 Make
 List
355-6265 or 355-6257
an appointment and apply quickly
of Scholarships can be found on-line
in financial aid or nursing areas
LEARNING DISABILITIES?
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Disabled Student Programs & Services (DSPS)
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Assess for Test Anxieties
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Assess for Learning Disabilities
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Arrange for Accommodations; extra time, quiet space, etc.
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Inform nursing division office
of findings and any
accommodations needed
STRESSED OUT? DEPRESSED?
 Student
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Development & Wellness Center (new fall 09)
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Emily Bill, MFTI - [email protected]
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Monday through Thursday
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Group sessions
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Individual Therapy
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Couple Therapy
Located inside the Student Health Center and free to
students
VIRTUAL TOUR OF DIVISION
East Door
Restrooms
Stroud & Davis
Goldsberry
Pollock
2131
Armenta
DSPS
Luoma
Meek & Higgins
Fitzsimmons &
Williams
2131
2135
2139
2137
Restrooms
Restrooms
2153
2150
2155
Office
Lab 4
Computer Lab
Lab 1
NLC
Lab 3
West
door
Lab 2
storage
HALL OF GRADS, OFFICE, COMPUTER LAB,
NLC, & SKILLS LABS
NLC
Computer Lab
Office
COMPUTER LAB & TESTING CENTER
NURSING LEARNING CENTER (NLC)
LAB 1
LAB 2
LAB 3 – SIMULATIONS
LAB 4 – HIGH FIDELITY SIMULATIONS
INSTRUCTOR ALLEY
East Door
Donna Davis
Jean Stroud
Diedre Pollock
Celeste Armenta
Craig Luoma
Al Meek
Sue Higgins
Rick Fitzsimmons
Jack Williams
WEST DOOR
Library
Student
Services
SOUTH DOOR
Bus Stop
Student Services
NORTH (FRONT) DOOR
Library
New 2700
Building
DSPS
SOME THINGS WE NEED YOU TO DO
 Bring
a copy of your CPR and Driver’s License
 Complete
and submit a Student Success Assessment
 Complete and submit an On-line Survey
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=dhcwTjBk5aSEQWfzVfkVCw_3d_3d
 Complete and submit the Learning Style Inventory
http://vark-learn.com/english/index.asp (Questionnaire)
 Consider
signing up with the local
Medical Reserve Corp (MRC) under the
direction of the county’s EMS/Public Health
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.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME