Future Nurses Fall 2009

2009-12-21T09:08:00.000-08:00

Anyone want to car pool to any of the Hurst Reviews coming up?

Congrats to Everyone!

2009-12-16T21:01:00.000-08:00

Well...we all finally did it! It was a long journey filled with twists, turns and bumps but it was so worth it. We supported one another during good and bad times. We were able to lend a hand when our fellow students needed us. I will always be grateful and honored to have completed this program along side each and everyone of you. I would like to send out my best wishes and Happy Holidays to everyone and their families! Please stay safe and squeeze your loved ones every chance you get!

Let's use this blog now as a way to stay in touch with one another!

Thanks you all again!
Angela Aistrup

So Close!

2009-12-06T04:12:00.000-08:00

Oh my Gosh you guys, your time to graduation is so close. I am very excited for you! I wish that I could come and watch. I want to wish everyone the best. You are all going to be so awesome! Congratulations!

GRADUATION NEWS UPDATED

2009-12-04T13:05:00.000-08:00

PINNING & CERTIFICATION SPEAKERS

Welcome: Jordan Billups

Reflection: Gabriel Jones

Pledge: Rowena Zabala & Sherri Schmidt

Acknowledgement: Debbie O'Sullivan

All the Invitations and Tickets are FINALLY In...See Mrs Neville in Locke 113 if you have not picked them up already (call if you're going to turn up late)!

Questions about Slideshow email Angela at aaistrup@sbcglobal.net
Questions about Music email Debbie at dopta@comcast.net

Ladies don't forget to pick up your caps if you have not done that yet...see Mrs Neville!

Dec 15th Schedule:
Rehearsal- 1pm to 3pm (MANDATORY!!)
Arrival-approx from 6:15pm
Ceremony Begins-7pm

Its Almost Over Everyone, Good Luck to everybody in the Future!!!

SNA Meeting & Kaplan Review

2009-11-02T21:19:00.000-08:00

Just a Reminder !

Kaplan will be at the next SNA Meeting

Monday, November 16th from 1-1:30

We need 56 student minimum to attend from our class then they will raffle off a free NCLEX REVIEW that is worth $500.00!

So pass the word along.

When: Monday Nov. 16th

Time: 1:00-1:30pm

Where: Skills lab (Locke-229)

Extras: Lunch provided

If you have any questions call Debbie at 209-482-2707 or by e-mail at dopta@comcast.net

Bocce Ball Fundraiser

2009-10-14T09:51:00.001-07:00

SNA Bocce Ball Tournament Sign-up!

Caps for Graduation

2009-10-07T06:46:00.000-07:00

The decision was made to wear caps this year at the ceremony. Please email Mary Neville STAT and let her know if you want one. She will need to put in an order early next week for them to arrive in time, so she needs to know asap. Please let others who may not read the blog know that this is really important. She hasn't yet spoken to our cap lady, but they are usually $20.00. She will be accepting cash for them any time you are able to provide it to her.

Open Curriculum Forum

2009-10-06T18:31:00.000-07:00

Open Curriculum Forum

The Nursing Faculty would like to invite any students interested in hearing about and giving constructive advise about the new ADN Curriculum to attend the open forums!

When: Monday October 26th
Time: 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Where: Locke-314

CPK Fundraiser

2009-10-06T17:54:00.000-07:00

End of the rotation CPK Fundraiser

Please come and join us for some fun after your final exams. Bring your nursing class and this flyer to CPK to enjoy great food and to socialize! This is also a wonderful time to exchange books and notes with the other half of your class! We hope to see you all there.

CPK is open from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
SNA will receive 20% of all purchases (includes food, drinks, alcohol, dine-in & take out)

SNA Officers

Debbie, Angela, Sherri & Phil

Next SNA Meeting

2009-09-14T18:52:00.001-07:00

Come to the next SNA Meeting
Monday September 21st
1:00pm to 2:30pm in Locke-118

Shari Garabaldi, an attorney, in Stockton will be our guest speaker about the legal paperwork within a patient's medical records...such as power of attorney, advance directives and more. In addition, Debbie and Angela will be answering all of your burning PDA questions. Remember that lunch is served so please come and join all the fun!

Fall 2009 SNA Board

2009-08-28T14:01:00.001-07:00

SNA Meeting
Monday - August 31st 2009
1:00pm in Locke-229

Our meeting will include club news, club committees and Errisa & AJ will talk about the class blogs. In addition we will have 2 great guest speakers.

Robin Shum from Student Success
Ginger Manss from St. Joseph's Hospital on the NSNA

Please come and join the fun! We will have pizza for lunch!

Rush Week Volunteers

2009-08-28T13:49:00.000-07:00

SNA's Rush Week Table
will be in the quad on September 4th

We need some volunteers to help out at the SNA table on September 4th from 8am until 11am.
If you are interested in having a great time with some of your fellow nursing students, please contact Angela Aistrup at aaistrup@sbcglobal.net or Debbie O'Sullivan at dopta@comcast.net!

ISBN No of Book from ATI Raffle

2009-08-26T23:22:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone,

The ISBN and addt'l info abt the book won by Julie and Michelle is here:

978-0-7637-4096-2
NCLEX-RN Review Book
by Patricia McLean Hoyson
and Kimberly A. Serroka

Bought it from Amazon yesterday for $11.75 including shipping of 3.99 Maybe some of you are interested to buy it too.

Row

2009-08-19T21:30:00.001-07:00

Skyscape Discount

Did you know that S.J. Delta College Nursing Students receive a 25% discount on Skyscape Software? This is a great deal for those of you that are purchasing PDA software. To receive this special discount, please use Delta's Portal at Skyscape.

www.skyscape.com/sjdc

We hope that this new information helps to make your student nursing career a little easier?

SNA - Fall 2009

Monday

2009-08-15T12:51:00.000-07:00

Don't forget to check your Delta e-mail for updates about your classes- See ya'll on Monday! :)

2009-08-13T23:30:00.001-07:00

The CPK Fundraiser was a great success!
A big thanks to all of you that participated and supported the SNA by showing up to CPK.
This event was a great way to begin a semester.
Old friends reunited and a lot of new friends made!
Our largest turn out was from the incoming Spring 2011 Class.

Debbie, Sherri, Phil and I appreciate everyone's suuport.
Thanks again!

2009-08-12T06:23:00.000-07:00

Fall Semester for 2009

National Student Nurses Association Meeting

August 31st

Meet Board Members, up and coming events
Need Interclub Council Reps
NSNA National Convention this October in Sacramento
Guest Speakers: Robin Shum from Student Success Office, Ginger Manss R.N., MSN, AOCN From St. Joseph’s Hospital, Ginger is our Regional Director for the National Student Nurses Association. She will discuss the NSNA, Our National Convention this October in Sacramento
Erissa Santiago and AJ Arriola on class blogs.

September 21st

Committee Members and current events
Bocce Tournament
Guest Speakers Bonnie Boss on her Blog as a tutorial for NCLEX and N-1 thru 10 study info. Passing the NCLEX and Critical Care Specialist Certification she just passed. Trina Eagle on NCLEX Reviews, study tips she took to pass her boards with only 75qts. Interview questions she was given during her interviews
Angela Aistrup and Debbie O’Sullivan on Palms and Software for them.

October 19th

Come and learn how to write a resume for future employers. Learn how to answer and conduct yourself in an interview. Handouts will be given on possible interview questions for future employment and student nurse extern positions
Guest speaker TBA

November 16th

Elections for Spring Officers
Award nominations
Family Ties X-mas Fundraiser
Guest Speaker from Stanislaus State University on their BSN and MSN programs
Hurst and ATI Reviews

December 7th (Final Meeting)

Announce new SNA Officers
Family Ties X-mas
Guest Speaker : Dameron Hospital (Roberta Boshers) Director of their Versant Program. Lori Hines Educational Director and Erin Shelby RN (recent SJDC 2008 & Versant Program graduate 2009)

2009-08-10T19:19:00.000-07:00

Student Nurses' Association would like to invite you to our CPK Fundraiser!

When: Thursday August 13th 2009
Time: Beginning at 10am and lasting all day
Where: California Pizza Kitchen in Stockton (located across the street from the college)
*Please bring the attached flyer and present it to your server when ordering and the NSNA will receive 20% of your bill!

California Pizza Kitchen has graciously opened their restaurant to us 1 hour before they open to the public. This will give us time to order our food, catch up with each other/get to know new students, exchange books, buy uniform patches or learn some important information from more seasoned students. At this fundraiser the SNA will be selling uniform patches (3 patches for $15), SNA hooded sweatshirts $35, zipped sweatshirts $40 and fleece jackets $45. In addition, the SNA has been fortunate to have “Scrubs” (a uniform store located in Stockton) donate several items that we will be raffling off as door prizes at 11:00am for those student that are present at that time. We hope to see most of you there because events such as these is a great way to network with students in other semesters but also with some of your fellow classmates. Most returning students will tell you...”You need to have some friends in this program that will help you out when you need it the most!”

We look forward to see you all there!
Thank you!

Angela Aistrup - Vice-President (Fall 2009)

2009-06-25T21:50:00.001-07:00

HURST REVIEW JULY 9-12, 2009 IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT. WE ARE TRYING TO GET A LARGER ROOM TO ALLOW THOSE WHO ARE SIGNING UP LATE. MARC DEE OF HURST STATED HE WILL TAKE NAME UP UNTIL FRIDAY JUNE 26TH BY 2PM. BUT THEY ARE NOT SURE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO ATTEND . IF YOU WANT TO POSSIBLY TAKE THE REVIEW AND BE PUT ON A WAITING LIST CONTACT DEBBIE AT 209-482-2707 BY 2PM FRIDAY JUNE 26TH

2009-06-02T07:11:00.001-07:00

Announcement to all!!! Starting this Thursday, June 4th from 8-10 A.M. and until school starts we are having a NCLEX review in our computer lab on the second floor. Kim Thompson purchased a new NCLEX review program that allows us to practice NCLEX questions and see the rational for the answer in practice format. We will start by pairing up with partners and progress our way up to answering a question in test format 1 min per qt. on your own. Please pass the word along, as the e-mails I have been trying to have Julie Lang send out some how are not getting to you. In addition to this, starting Tuesday from June 16th on Gretchen one of the skills lab instructors will have the skills lab open from 9a.m. to 1 p.m. We will have a session from 9-11 time can be changed if we all agree, to cover skills and have students do presentations on skills. My e-mail is dosullivan418@deltacollege.edu or I can be reached at 482-2797 You can also get ahold of Angela or Sherri for more information See you all soon. Debbie

Hurst Review this Summer!

2009-05-31T21:11:00.001-07:00

Please join us for the
Hurst Review Session

On July 9th - 12th, Hurst Review Services will be conducting a NCLEX Live Review at Delta College. We need everyone who is interested to please go to their web site and sign up ASAP! The 4 day in-service is normally $350 but for new 4th semester nursing students we will only pay $250. The Nursing Success Program will be paying the other $100. Thanks so much Kim. To hold your spot please pay the $50 deposit. Hurst's web site is www.hurstreview.com . At the top of their web page you can click on "Review Schedule". Then scroll down to July 9th and click on the Delta College Review Session for more information or to sign up. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please call or email Angela Aistrup or Debbie O'Sullivan.

Angela Aistrup: 209-477-6686 or aaistrup@sbcglobal.net
Debbie O'Sullivan: 209-451-4781 or dopta@comcast.net

We are looking forward to see you there!

2009-05-05T13:12:00.001-07:00

The correct spelling for the review is HURST sorry, Debbie

2009-05-04T17:58:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone, As most of you are aware, the majority of our graduating class picked July 9-12th for the Huerst Review. That's Thursday -Sunday. The cost is normally $350.00 Kim Thompson was able to work out a deal for our graduating class. The $100.00 that you would normally get after you graduate for one of these review classes, you can use for only the Huerst Review prior to graduation. So your cost will be $250.00 You have to go to www.huerstview.com Sign up for the review for Delta College July 9-12 Thursday -Sunday The sign up cost is $50.00 When you report to the review on July 9th you can pay the balance of $200.00 or you can pay $100.00 and post date a check for August 9th for the balance of $100.00 We need everyone who I spoke to to do this. We have just a little over 20 students and we need 20 to proceed. If you know of any students who are graduating who would like to do this , pass the word along. Thanks for all your help. If you have any questions call me at 482-2707 Debbie

HURST NCLEX REVIEW

2009-04-12T14:57:00.000-07:00

Monday April 20th at 1pm in the Skills Lab Marc Dee will present the Hurst NCLEX Review that is available to all students. Normally NCLEX reviews are only available to graduating students at the end of their final semester. The cost for seminars range from$300 to 450.00 for a one time shot. Hurst's review is a four day seminar and allows underclass students to take their seminar as many times after you have paid for your first session. Marc will provide lunch for Delta College nursing students who attend our NSNA meeting this coming Monday. He will discuss the specific's of their program and how this program will help us pass our NCLEX exam. Please spread the word and attend our meeting. If you have any questions you can call Debbie at 482-2702. C u Soon!

STUDENT NURSES HEALTHY AIR WALK!

2009-03-31T18:29:00.000-07:00

Help Student Nurses Raise Awareness for Healthy Air!

Please support our Walk with your donation to the American Lung Association - California (ALAC). Even small amounts ($5, $10) add up!We've formed a team -- Student Nurses for Healthy Air. We'll be in the Healthy Air Walk on April 11 to promote greater awareness and raise funds for the ALAC.

Proceeds will benefit our county and our communities.It's easy to make a quick, online tax-deductible donation. Just follow the link below. Let me know if you have any questions about the walk. We'd love to have you join our team, too!Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support American Lung Association - California

Copy and paste the following into your browser: http://alac.kintera.org/faf/r.asp?t=4&i=278068&u=278068-248741989&e=2323350966

For more information Contact Sue Barnes at susielynn@gmail.com

FAMILY TIES EASTER BOOK DRIVE!

2009-03-31T18:27:00.000-07:00

Hi everybody,

The Student Nursing Association is organinsing a Book Drive for Family Ties on Wednesday April 8th (during Spring Break). We need a lot more support from everyone, not just for books but also spreading the word. The donation of books Used or New is greatly appreciated (for kids 0-7 years old). Please drop off any donations in our box placed in the Nursing Office, Locke 213, on campus by Monday the 6th. They will be dropped off by the students in the current Nurisng 5 Rotation. Thanks again for your help.

Ogechi Achunine, President SJDC SNA

SNA Fundraiser with California Pizza Kitchen

2009-03-05T17:12:00.000-08:00

Next Thursday (03/12/09), the Student Nursing Association will be holding a fundraiser at California Pizza Kitchen. Just show up to CPK and dine in or pick up! Hand them this flyer and 20% of the entire purchase (including alcohol) will go to the Student Nursing Association. The fundraiser was scheduled between the two classes so that it gives everyone time to relax and talk to other nursing students there about what to expect for the rest of the semester. It will be a great time to find out about the Nursing 6 and 7 classes and encourage the Nursing 2, 4,& 5 students. I tried to add a copy of the flyer at the bottom of this post. You should be able to click it to open it so you can print one yourself. If you can't print one, please email me and I can send you a copy of it. The Nursing Office should also be sending out a Word Document version to everyone soon. So check your school email account!

Angela Aistrup

aaistrup@scbglobal.net
SNA - secretary Spring 2009

SNA is having a PDA Party in February

2009-02-07T21:13:00.000-08:00

Student Nurses Association Meeting Agenda
February 23, 2009
1:00pm in Locke-229

I. Call Meeting to Order
II. Welcome
III. Approval of January 26, 2009 SNA Meeting Minutes
IV. Old Business
V. New Business

CPK fundraiser for March
Easter Toy Drive for Family Ties (Easter April 12th)
Reimbursements
Reorder needed items
SNA Leadership Award

VI. PDA Party with Mr. Meza
VII. Raffle of T-shirts and Unbound Nursing Software
IX. Adjournment

N7 Hemodynamic Help

2009-02-02T13:24:00.000-08:00

Hey guys, check out these helps from the previous semester.

Hemodynamic help

2009-01-27T22:08:00.000-08:00

BLOOD DRIVE WILL TAKE PLACE ON CAMPUS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2009 FROM 9:00A.M. TO 3:00P.M. UPPER DANNER HALL. IF YOU CAN PLEASE DONATE, THE BLOOD NEED ARE HELP!!

FRIST SNA MEETING FOR 2009

2009-01-17T22:25:00.000-08:00

OUR FIRST SNA MEETING IS MONDAY, JANUARY 26 FROM 1-2:30 P.M. IN THE SKILLS LAB. ANA IS BACK , SO COME AND WELCOME HER BACK!! GET INVOLVED IN YOUR STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION. WE WILL DISCUSS VARIOUS COMMITTEES YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR , OUR MENTOR PROGRAM, FUNDRAISING, CHANGES WITHIN THE SNA AND NSNA. PLEASE TELL YOUR FELLOW STUDENTS ABOUT OUR FIRST MEETING. INVITE CLASSMATES TO JOIN OUR CLUB.

FUTURE DATES FOR UP AND COMING SNA MEETINGS ARE FEBUARY 23rd, MARCH 23rd, APRIL 20th, and MAY 18th ALL IN THE SKILLS LAB FROM 1-2:30.

Debbie's Supplemental Learning Sessions

2009-01-12T19:19:00.000-08:00

Here are the links to the powerpoints from the Learning Sessions Debbie O'Sullivan so kindly set up for us.

Respiratory Powerpoint

Cardiac Meds Powerpoint

2009-01-04T17:26:00.000-08:00

Nursing 5 at San Joaquin Mental Health for self defense training with Taffy! If you didn't meet Taffy you missed out. This past semester the Staff at San Joaquin Mental Health held a presentation on how to handle and avoid confrontations with patients. While a good time was had by all, one must remember situations can arise where your life can be in danger or your patient is at risk of hurting someone or themselves. Once again Jordon shows his true colors and gets a laugh from his fellow students. Hope you enjoy the pictures.

2009-01-04T17:08:00.000-08:00

This past Christmas , the SNA had the privilege of sharing Christmas with Family Ties.

We would like to thank all of you who donated a present that we gave to the children of Family Ties. It was a huge success!! The following student nurses participated in this event, Ogechi, Angela, Sherri, Jessica and Debbie. Our special guest was Santa, who gave the parents and children a happy holiday cheer. This year Santa was Sherri's husband. We took pictures of each child with Santa and gave their mother the framed photo. Hope you enjoy our pictures as much as we enjoyed this experience.

XMAS TOY DRIVE

2008-12-12T17:41:00.000-08:00

Toy Drive for Family Ties

The Student Nursing Association will be bringing toys for the children at Family Ties.
Donations
If you are interested in helping a child in need have a better Christmas, please bring a new toy to the Nursing Office. Family Ties will also accept lightly used items. The children range in age from infants to pre-schoolers.
The SNA would like to collect at least 25 toysThe toys would be given to the children but any large items (like wagons or tricycles) would stay at Family Ties for all the children to use.
We will be collecting toys until December 17th. Please do not wrap these gifts. Family Ties personnel need to see each gift before distributing it. Just bring your donated items to the Nursing Office and there will be a large box to deposit them in.
Here comes Santa Claus!
SNA has arranged to have a Santa Claus show up at Family Ties on December 18th at around 9:30am to hand out candy canes and pose for pictures with the kids. Santa could use a few more helpers!
Volunteers needed on December 18
If you are interested in attending that day, please call Angela Aistrup at 209-477-6686, or contact her at aaistrup@sbcglobal.net.
Come on down, your help is welcome!

SNA Xmas Tree

2008-12-12T17:40:00.000-08:00

SNA's Christmas Tree

It's up! SNA members have been working on a Christmas tree as a campus club activity. Go take a look at it in upper Danner!
Thanks to Gloria Cazares, the committee chair and all of the other folks who've donated stuff or who given their time to this effort:
Camacho Janitorial (for donating the tree!)
Amanda Aguirre
Forest Nelson
Sue Barnes
Trina Eagal
Ann Soy
Lucia Chavez
Arlis Barba
Michelle Berlin
Andrea Traylor-Cwik

Every Little Bit Helps...!

2008-10-25T11:55:00.000-07:00

Links to test banks
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/09/n4-test-neuro-icp-chapter-55.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/09/n4-test-head-injuries-and-icp.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/09/n4-test-cerebral-bleeding-and-icp.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/12/n4-n7-critical-care-neuro-quiz.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/12/n4-neuro-and-cranial-nerves-quiz.html
http://deltarns2007.blogspot.com/2005/10/disorders-of-fluid-volume-osmolality.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/10/n4-test-fluid-imbalances.html
http://futurenurses2008.blogspot.com/2008/04/n7-pharmacology-positive-inotropic.html
http://futurenurses2008.blogspot.com/2008/03/n7-pharmacology-antidysrhythmic-agents.html
http://futurenurses2008.blogspot.com/2008/04/n7-pharmacology-antianiginal-agents.html
http://futurenurses2008.blogspot.com/2008/03/n7-pharmacology-antihypertensive-agents.html
http://futurenurses2008.blogspot.com/2008/03/n7-pharmacology-diuretic-agents.html

Got these from the 3rd semester blog...has N4 questions for practice for those who can't afford a book!
Good luck with the studying for Test 1!

Memorial for one of our own

2008-09-11T22:47:00.000-07:00

One of our very own SJDC nursing students passed away on September 5th in a motor vehicle accident. I have attached the article link below.

Services are tomorrow at 1pm. The link below will give details.

Donations can be made to Tracy federal credit union, acct #22363.

Melissa Granados Obituary

Summer's over!

2008-08-31T18:29:00.000-07:00

Thought I'd update the blog. For all those who are tired and stressed out, remember to SLEEP! Hope everyone is having a great 3 day weekend.

Have A Fantastic Summer Break Everyone!!

2008-05-27T15:50:00.000-07:00

Next SNA Meeting

2008-05-15T12:03:00.000-07:00

The Nursing Market isn't what it used to be!!
Get your foot in the door, gain some experience, get to know about your hospitals.

Two speakers will be at the next SNA meeting this Monday (note the different time) to talk about work experience/study and Versant.

This meeting is essential to get a jumpstart on your nursing career.

See you there!

2008-04-27T08:52:00.001-07:00

Take me out to the ball game . . .
and support the SNA!

Who: Stockton Port’s and SNA
What: Relaxation and fun!
When: Sunday May 18th at 2:05
Cost: $5.00 per person on Homerun Hill
(with one dollar benefiting the SNA)
Bring a blanket and your family!

Order forms and money must be turned in to the nursing office or any SNA officer by Wednesday May 7th!

Reiki SNA Meeting

2008-04-21T22:17:00.000-07:00

Reiki proved to be a new and exciting topic for the SNA Members. Here are the Meeting's Minutes...

SNA Minutes for April 21st

I. Nominations for SNA positions next semester
a. Lisa read all position descriptions
b. Michelle Berlin nominates self for president - lisa Newbold second, nomination accepted
c. Lisa Newbold nominates Sue Barnes for vice president – Kristin Morone second, nomination accepted
d. Trina eagal nominates andrea traylor-cwik for secretary - Kristin morone second, nomination accepted
e. Sonya gill nominates self for treasurer – Kristin morone second, nomination accepted
f. Ana Hernandez nominates Ogechi for president elect – Kristin morone second, nomination accepted
II. Approval of monetary request form
III. Vote on Nicole/Danielle’s request for money for graduation
a. Kristin - $400 for graduation flowers
i. Sue Barnes moves that we give $400 to graduating class
ii. Wendy seconds
iii. Motion passed
IV. badges – requesting students purchase 2 – 3 patches for lab coats and scrubs
a. motion requested, second and passed
V. Port’s game Interest
a. $1 off if 25 tickets purchased, $2 off if 100 tickets purchased
b. May 18th
c. Collect money first, then order tickets
VI. Fundraising ideas
a. BJ’s 28th 11am-11pm, bring flyer
VII. Memorial day – traveling Vietnam Wall Interest – tabled to next meeting, need more information
VIII. Announce next meeting topic
a. Versant
b. Work study
IX. Reiki (Toni Barnett)
a. Body and mind heal self
b. Take responsibility for your own healing…does not conflict with any religions
c. Chakras – energy vortex (feed energy to organs and glands)
d. Aura –
i. Purple/blue – giving, love, service to others
ii. Green – money
iii. White – spiritual protection
** shows up in aura before it manifests in the physical body
e. healing addresses cause, curing addresses symptom
f. aura_maven@yahoo.com, 916-723-7052 – does the aura photos
g. All people have auras and chakras, so this type of healing is within all of us
h. Nurse developed therapeutic touch, which is more acceptable in the nursing world.
i. $60 for a Reiki treatment, generally

SNA Meeting this Monday!!

2008-04-15T18:46:00.000-07:00

Nursing is an innovative field with specialties that are focusing on more than just medicine. Join us at the next SNA Meeting to learn about the spiritual aspect of healing.
SNA Agenda for April 21st

I. Approval of monetary request form
II. Vote on Nicole/Danielle’s request for money for graduation
III. Port’s game Interest
IV. Fundraising ideas
V. Memorial day – traveling Vietnam Wall Interest
VI. Announce next meeting topic
a. Versant
b. Work study
VII. Reiki (Toni Barnett)

Test Taking Tips for Nursing Students

2008-03-24T18:38:00.000-07:00

Sue Barnes was kind enough to put together some helpful tips for test taking. Here they are.

Test-taking tips for nursing students

· The key is to move quickly but carefully through each question. If you miss one important word, the whole meaning of the question could be changed.
· Don't spend too much time on any one question -- skip the hard questions (or take a guess, and mark them) and then come back, if you have the time.
· Before you look at the answer choices, try to understand what the question is asking – is it an assessment question? Does it relate to another stage in the nursing process? Is patient safety an issue? Indentify key words in the stem that may set a priority, indicate negative polarity, etc.
· Also – before looking at your choices – try to think of what YOU would do, THEN look at them. Maybe the one you thought of is there.
· There are many people who will advise that your first choice is usually right. If you find that you're second-guessing yourself, and going back to change answers, only to discover that you've changed to the wrong choice, this one may apply to you!
· Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a good guideline, where basic physiological needs come first.
· Remember your ABCs (airway, breathing, circulation). Anything related to oxygenation is usually the #1 priority.
· Positioning can be big, too. Especially if the patient is at risk for aspiration.
· Therapeutic communication is also an area you'll encounter again and again. Be sure you recognize the hallmarks of therapeutic communication. The answers that sound client-centered, respectful, and promote maximum client independence are usually your best bet.
· Practice doing NCLEX-style questions every day (Bonnie Boss recommends a minimum of 10 a day). For starters, do the questions in your textbook, accompanying study guide and using online resources from the publisher that relate to the chapters you're studying.

Other good resources for test-taking:
· Test Success – Test-Taking Techniques for Beginning Nursing Students (authors: Patricia M. Nugent and Barbara A. Vitale). The whole book is good, but Chapter 7 (Test-taking techniques) is especially good for helping you to analyze questions.
· Top Ten Test-Taking Tips (Evolve student development videos) with Linda Anne Silvestri
http://evolve.elsevier.com/staticPages/s_student_development.html

· MEDS Successful Problem Solving and Test-Taking for Beginning Nursing Students
(This tutorial software is available on the medspub.com site or free in the computer lab)

Helpful Hints from the Student Nurses' Association meeting

2008-03-24T18:34:00.000-07:00

Here are the meeting minutes from the Survival Tips SNA Meeting

SNA Meeting Minutes for March 24th

Meeting began at 1305
I. Continued research on fundraising and community service projects
II. NSSP – Robin Shum and LaShonna Parker–
a. Stress Management – time is a big factor
i. I’M SOR
1. Identify goals in life, what do you like? (*if you enjoy what you are doing, your stress will be lower. Have a positive attitude!)
a. Don’t get too worried about details. Look at big picture.
b. Don’t wait until the last minute to complete assignments/study.
2. Modify
3. Simplify
4. Organize – split up your time accordingly
a. Planner
b. Look at one week. How much time did you spend on different activities? Analyze it.
c. Modify your lifestyle to make best use of your time and reduce stress.
i. Grocery stores not as full at night (time saver!)
ii. There is always a solution to things that happen in life. Don’t let stress affect your health. J
iii. Planning doesn’t mean anything unless you take action.
5. Recognize
**I LIKE NURSING!!
**Knowing and not doing is like not knowing. (I like that!)
ii. Relaxation and Health
1. eating habits – eat breakfast
2. get exercise
3. emotional health is important
4. schedule time for yourself to sit still or do something you enjoy
5. relaxing music
III. Danielle Mathias-Lamb
a. Don’t study more, study smarter
b. Nursing 4 very important!!
c. Know how theory applies to real world
i. Ask questions to instructors and nurses
d. Keep pamphlets that can and will come up again in later classes
i. Organized into body systems or what will work for you
e. grasp the concepts, everything else will follow
f. Books that helped Danielle
i. Critical Care Nursing Care Plan, 2nd Ed. - Delmar
ii. Study guide for Medical-surgical Nursing; Critical thinking in client Care, 3rd ed. – Lemone/Burke
iii. Nursing Diagnoses reference manual, 5th ed. – sparks/taylor
iv. Illustrated Study guide for the NCLEX – RN exam, 6th ed - Mosby
v. Memory notecards – pathophysiology and fluids and electrolytes (Mosby’s)
IV. Erin Shelby
a. Use your resources/study guides!!
b. It is very beneficial to study in groups
c. Prioritize
d. DON’T STRESS!!
e. Theory is only a few hours a week vs 12-20 hours of clinicals.
i. Get through theory and focus your learning on clinicals.
V. Ana Hernandez
a. Study smart!! – article, “Undergraduate Medical Education is NOT Rocket Science: But that does NOT mean it’s easy!
VI. Questions
a. Nursing 4?
i. Romena’s lectures follow the textbook
ii. Use study guide that goes with Lewis textbook.
1. It is a guideline for what to study
2. Why are the answers in the study guide wrong (not just right)
3. You may not get to all reading, doing questions, look at tables is good
4. Taking tests in nursing skills lab
b. don’t wait until you are failing to speak with the Nursing Student Success program
c. Everyone learns different, so find the person who learns how you learn.
VII. Nominations for SNA Leadership Award
a. Majority vote for Danielle Mathias-Lamb and Nicole Porter to be given award
VIII. Raffle
IX. 4th semester students, Nicole Porter and Danielle Mathias-Lamb requested funds from SNA for graduation flowers. TBD at next SNA meeting
Meeting adjourned at 1435

Risk of losing the Welcome TEA

2008-03-04T20:28:00.001-08:00

I know that all of you are extremely busy. The first semester is a time of change and stress, but I am very disappointed at the lack of response that I have received in regards to help for planning next semester's Welcome Reception.

The TEA is a student ran reception that has been a tradition for many years. It is a chance for all of you to Welcome the incoming nursing students as we welcomed you. It is time to return the favor. If we do not have participation in this planning, it is at risk of dying off.

Thank you to Stacey Boyd and Ogechi Achunine for offering their time, but I am still looking for someone to chair this reception. I can be a resource for the planning if there are questions, and I have a binder that takes you step by step through the process up until the day of the TEA. And remember, you have all summer to plan as well.

This is an important part of Delta College's Nursing Program, don't let it die with this class.

Next SNA Meeting

2008-02-07T18:58:00.001-08:00

What a great way to get a jump on Nursing 2!

Exam #2 Study Guide

2008-02-03T21:34:00.000-08:00

If anyone has any questions about the study guide, post them here and we can all help each other to try and answer them.

Congratulations!

2008-01-31T21:52:00.000-08:00

A big Congrats to everyone for making it through the 1st 3wks (and you thought you wouldn't)! I hope everyone's clinical rotations are just as successful and rewarding!!

From your fellow 1st Semester ADN and Future RN,

Ogechi :o)

Please read!

2008-01-30T17:41:00.001-08:00

Hello All,
I hope that all of you enjoyed your Welcome TEA, and that you are enjoying your first few weeks of nursing school.
I am looking to find a few individuals who are willing to participate in and plan next semester’s TEA. It is a great way to get to know your classmates as well as get contact with the hospitals (which many of you will want to get a job with after you graduate!). I have to admit that I had a great time with the TEA, and I am excited to meet those of you who will be involved with the planning for next semester. You will have the summer to plan this party as well, so that makes for a more relaxing semester.

Please contact me directly at teagal871@students.deltacollege.edu

Thanks,
Trina

Modesto Carpool/Study Group?

2008-01-28T20:52:00.000-08:00

Hello,

I'm an out-of-district student looking for fellow carpoolers and/or study group members. If interested, please email me at Jens4633@worldnet.att.net.

Thanks!
~Melissa

New Skyscape discount code

2008-01-27T17:03:00.000-08:00

(from skyscape rep)
Please share the code with the attendees - CCRR-GILO-HBYI. It is validuntil 2/15/08. They will need to enter the code at checkout and will get20% off all products except the Constellations, MedStream, Hardware,specials we're currently offering and the SkyPlatinum Member Program.

Student Nurse’s Association Meeting - Cancelled

2008-01-27T16:59:00.001-08:00

The SNA meeting scheduled for this Monday, January 28th, has been cancelled. Please refer to the SNA website for updated information.

1st Semester Motivational Nursing Video

2008-01-24T18:14:00.002-08:00

Here is a fun YouTube video to encourage You New Nurses and show you what it is all about.

We're Bringing Nursing Back

NCLEX-RN Practice

2008-01-21T21:37:00.001-08:00

Practice with NCLEX type questions and improve your critical thinking skills and test scores.
This NCLEX practice site is free for you and provided by the Nursing Student Success program.

NCLEX-RN Practice

Welcome New Nursing Students

2008-01-08T21:52:00.001-08:00

Welcome to the SJDC Nursing program! We hope you enjoyed the welcome tea reception provided by the 2nd semester students, it wasn't too long ago that we were in your shoes! I know you have many questions, concerns, and apprehensions but please remember that they will all work themselves out over the course of the next few weeks. Be patient, breathe and reach out to your fellow students, as they are going to be part of your family now and for the next two years.

This blog is a place for you to post questions, concerns or comments about anything you want, so don't be shy - utilize the resource of your fellow students, and you may find yourself helping others in the process. You can follow the links to previous semester blog's, whose knowledge just may be invaluable to you during test time!

Good luck and welcome to the program! - Christine (2nd semester student & blog admin)

If you have any trouble viewing or posting on the blog, please contact me and I will investigate. My email is shipmans.mxracing@sbcglobal.net.

Blog Administrators Needed

2008-01-08T21:39:00.000-08:00

Hi,
I am looking for a few people to be blog admins for your class. There's not much too it - admins grant permissions, can post links, monitor for any inappropriate posts and such. No previous blog experience necessary, this site practically does everything itself. Please reply to this post if you are interested, and I will meet with you to give you an overview and answer any questions you may have.

Thanks,
Christine

PS - if you are concerned about how much time is involved, don't be! Minutes a day (if that) and you really would be helping out your fellow classmates with this excellent resource.