!! Disaster Drill Important Info from Robert !!

Here is the list of people and the locations that you have been assigned to. The * next to your name means that you need to contact Robert ASAP as you have been assigned and there is a lunch waiting with your name on it-literally!
Also, you will not be allowed to participate without a picture ID so bring your student ID with you.
Pass the word!!

ROBERT YATER [ryater802@students.deltacollege.edu]

Dameron
Aimee Myhra
Amie Edwards *
Kristine Brown *
Lori Skevington
Marilou Almadrigo
Navneet Athwal
Sharon Jones
Alla Oleshko
Austin Peterson

Kaiser Modesto
Jennifer Pinheiro *
Mathew Valerio
Rita Ribiero
Tonya Robinson *

Kaiser Manteca
Ena Schultz
K. Danielle Mathias-Lamb *
Katy Cowden
Maria Montes
Raulyne Ken Fack

Kaiser Stockton
Adriana Montellano *
Kimberly Tecson
Sarah Meerdink *
Shanna Thornton
Stacy Cook *
Theresa Furlong
Blessie Gee

Lodi Memorial
Barbara Jennifer Lewis
Danielle Barrios
Gemekia Molina
Kay Galvan
Nicole Porter
Rachael Ramsey
Rupert Lao
Kimberly Thurman
Cira Arteaga

San Joaquin General Hospital
Aatiqa Pirbhai
Annastasia Butman
Brenn Briones
Jessica Kelling *
Marilyn Moral
Michelle Berlin
Sabrina Rodrigues
Sergey Navrotskiy
Shareen Kumar

Tracy Family Practice
Carey Holm
Crista Ames
Eugene Eastman *
John Bigol
Katie Vasconez *


St Joseph’s
Ashlie Guthrie
Barbara Kelling
Cheri Tassano
Kristen Gromm
Maureen Dunn
Rosa Reyes
Rowena Zabala
Rufina McCarty
Sheryll Candelario
Susan Gradin
Harrison Cole

Woodbridge
Jaquelyne Orr *
Jenifer Williams
Krystal Champion
Randy Kuwamoto
Steven Castelanelli

Doctors Medical Center Manteca
Darlene Machado
Deborah Acevedo *
NilanJana Chakrabarty
Rita Robins *
Sarah King *
Jyoti Battar *

NIAID Research Identifies Peptide Involved in MRSA...

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21739364/

N6 book for sale !

Message from a 4th Semester student:

I am selling MATERNAL AND CHILD NURSING CARE 2nd edition including the pediatric drug guide for $100. Brand new and unwrapped. If anyone is interested you can email me at bbbunso@hotmail.com.

Cleo

SNA General Membership Meeting Oct 15th - Locke 314 - 1pm

SNA General Membership Meeting Oct 15th - Locke 314 - 1pm

Kim Thompson from the Nursing Student Success Program will share information regarding the benefits of the program and the many ways they may help you complete the ADN program and successfully pass NCLEX the first time.
We lost our Treasurer to the rigors of N7 so that means we have a vacancy that YOU may fill. Please review the description of duties below and if you can commit to a few extra hours here and there for SNA officer activities then feel free to contact me @ goshblogit@gmail.com or come to the meeting and raise your hand.
Treasurer: Keeps financial records, makes deposits and payment requests for club events, manages inventory and ordering.
We will also have an ICC update and vote on support of a member going to the 3 day CSNA conference in San Jose.
SNA gear will be raffled along with a fleece jacket to celebrate the change in weather!

NCLEX Question of the Week!

for the week of 08.27.07

You are teaching a client about the patient controlled analgesia (PCA) planned for post-operative care. Which statement indicates further teaching may be needed by the client?

1. 'I will be receiving continuous doses of medication.'
2. 'I should call the nurse before I take additional doses.'
3. 'I will call for assistance if my pain is not relieved.'
4. 'The machine will prevent an overdose.'

SNA PDA Party - Sept. 17th!!

Your Student Nursing Association will be presenting a PDA party Sept. 17th 1-3pm in Locke 314.

Bonnie Boss has agreed to come give her PDA presentation and other SJDC students will be on hand to give a PDA "show and tell". You will get to see and hear what has worked for others before you and what has not. Come ask all those PDA related questions as well as make some suggestions for future meetings.

All are welcome to attend, if you still have not registered for the SNA, we will be happy to register you at the door.

SNA items will be raffled and Snacks will be served!!

Your Fall 2007 SNA officers are:
Danielle Mathias-Lamb, President
Barbara Buonauro, V. President
Amanda Aguirre, Secretary
Aime Edwards, Treasurer
Mrs. Batson, SNA Faculty Advisor

NCLEX Question of the Week!

for the week of 08.14.07

The nurse is caring for a client with a myocardial infarction. Which finding requires the nurse's immediate action?

1. Periorbital edema
2. Dizzy spells
3. Lethargy
4. Shortness of breath

N4 Skills Lab Tomorrow...

Hey guys,

Just a reminder, don't forget to bring the items below for our skills lab session tomorrow:

• Stethoscope
• Skills Lab Kit
• Health Assessment Book
• Syllabus
• Any extra sterile glove sets- we may be short

See you all in the AM...

Welcome Tea Success

I would like to thank all the volunteers that showed up at the welcome tea for all your assistance in making the Tea a success! It turned out great and EVERYONE seemed to enjoy the event and we receieved many compliments. Thanks again for pulling together as a team!!!

Melissa

Welcoming tea date/time

Monday, August 13, 2007 at 12:00 noon - 2:00pm, upper danner hall.

Blog admins, please be on notice... your help may be needed and I will be out of town that week.

NCLEX Question of the Week!

for the week of 05.21.07

The use of atropine for treatment of symptomatic bradycardia is contraindicated for a client with which of the following conditions?

1. Urinary incontinence
2. Glaucoma
3. Increased intracranial pressure
4. Right sided heart failure

ATI Fundamentals Test...

Hey guys,
Just a reminder/passing along info... We have access to ATIs practice/demo tests online with the codes we were given at the beginning of the semester (if you have not already checked out the tests). There are good questions/coverage of material and its also a chance to see what the questions will be like. There are two practice tests that I know of; RN Fundamentals of Nursing, and RN Fundamentals of Nursing 2.0. When you log into ATIs website just click on the "take assessment" button within the left column and enter the codes from below. We were all given the same codes and passwords so if you cannot find them here they are:

Test ID------> Test Name------------------------------> Password

210124------> RN Fundamentals of Nursing----------> 23S5541R52
210126------> RN Fundamentals of Nursing 2.0------> 23S5371R54

http://www.atitesting.com/default.aspx

Good Luck Everyone!

Come join us for Rootbeer Floats at the SNA meeting!!

Did you ask when and where???

Monday, May 14, 2007 @ 1:00pm in Locke 314
(It's the last meeting of the semester)

There will be lots of info from our Special Guest Speakers:

Rocky La Jeunesse, Guidance and Counseling
Topic: Requirements for Transfer (LVN/PT to RN, RN to BSN)

Shelba Durston, Kymn Trujillo and Dean Alin Ciochina
Topic: Work Experience/Internship/Apprenticeship Program

Hope to see you there!! Spread the word.

NCLEX Question of the Week!

for the week of 05.10.07

A client is admitted with the diagnosis of meningitis. Which of the following assessments would the nurse expect to find in assessing this client?

1. Hyperextension of the neck with passive shoulder flexion
2. Flexion of the hip and knees with passive flexion of the neck
3. Flexion of the legs with rebound tenderness
4. Hyperflexion of the neck with rebound flexion of the legs

Save the date - Info filled SNA mtg!!!

SNA Meeting May 14th @ 1:00-2:00pm Locke 314

Last meeting of Spring 2007.
Rootbeer Floats and Much Needed Info!

Special Guest Speakers:
Rocky La Jeunesse, Guidance and Counseling
Topic: Requirements for Transfer (LVN/PT to RN, RN to BSN)

Shelba Durston, Kymn Trujillo and Dean Alin Ciochina
Topic: Work Experience/Internship/Apprenticeship Program

Anyone interested in getting units for working while in school or gearing towards furthering your education should not miss this meeting – see you there!

NCLEX Question of the Week!

For the week of 04.23.07

A client has been diagnosed with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Which information is most important for the nurse to reinforce?

1. It is a condition in which one or more tumors called gastrinomas form in the pancreas or in the upper part of the small intestine (duodenum)
2. It is critical to report promptly to your health care provider any findings of peptic ulcers
3. Treatment consists of medications to reduce acid and heal any peptic ulcers and, if possible, surgery to remove any tumors
4. With the average age at diagnosis at 50 years the peptic ulcers may occur at unusual areas of the stomach or intestine

Medscape PDA article

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/553563?sssdmh=dm1.265669&src=0_tp_nl_0

Doctors Hospital Manteca and Kaiser Manteca

I still need a clinical basket leader for Doctors Hospital Manteca and Kaiser Manteca. The baskets are due Thursday, May 10 so time is running out. If no one from the 2 groups above contacts me within a week I will have to randomly assign a leader and theme to each group. So, I really need someone from Doctor's Manteca and Kaiser Manteca to step up and be the leader for your group. You can contact me at Abradley277@students.deltacollege.edu
Thank you!

NCLEX Question of the Week!

for the week of 04.16.07

A 10 year-old client is recovering from a splenectomy following a traumatic injury. The clients laboratory results show a hemoglobin of 9 g/dL and a hematocrit of 28 percent. The best approach for the nurse to use is to

1. limit milk and milk products
2. encourage bed activities and games
3. plan nursing care around lengthy rest periods
4. promote a diet rich in iron

Third English 33 A Follow-up

I would like to remind the English 33 A students who need to attend the third follow-up session that I will be available to meet with you in Locke 314 tomorrow, Monday, April 23rd, between 2 and 6 p.m. Please come by and see me if you have not yet completed two of the follow-up sessions.

I hope that all is going well for you!

Lynne Swanson

ATTN: BLOG ADMINS

We need a couple of the Blog Administrators to be present at the Welcome Tea to help assist the next group coming in to get up and going on their blog. Please contact me and let me know who will be willing to take on that roll! mmaness638@students.deltacollege.edu

Thanks
Melissa

NCLEX Question of the Week!

for the week of 04.10.07

During an assessment of a client with cardiomyopathy, the nurse finds that the systolic blood pressure has decreased from 145 to 110 mm Hg and the heart rate has risen from 72 to 96 beats per minute and the client complains of periodic dizzy spells. The nurse instructs the client to...

1. increase fluids that are high in protein
2. restrict fluids
3. force fluids and reassess blood pressure
4. limit fluids to non-caffeine beverages

Give blood for your club!

Here's the deal. If a student club can get 20 folk to donate blood then they are eligible to receive $300. SNA could put that $$ to good use helping YOU with information, activities and scholarships. YOU get to help your community by providing lifesaving blood.

Details:
Wednesday 4/16..... 9am-230pm in Upper Danner Hall - need photo ID with date of birth on it to donate; to save time call Barbara Barroga @ 209-954-5100 to sign up. Please identify yourself as an SNA member/supporter.

Please respond here if you can attend and donate. Many of us will be in clinicals that day and unable to attend, but pass the word and let's see if we can get a mass o' nursing talent there to support SNA and the Blood Bank!

Clinical Baskets

I just wanted to let all of you know what is expected as far as the clinical baskets go.

This is not an individual thing, it is a group effort! The leader is responsible for making sure everyone in the group donates something to the basket, putting the basket together and getting it to me (Audrey Bradley) by the deadline, which is Thursday May 10. We have decided to do different themes for each clinical group and this is what we have so far:

Lodi Memorial - "Relaxation"
Dameron #1 - "Back to school"
St. Joseph's #1 - "Coffee"
Sutter Tracy - "All things nursing"

So, I still need someone from each of the following groups below to step up and be a leader. The sooner you contact me the more themes you will get to choose from...You can e-mail me at Abradley277@students.deltacollege.edu or call me at (209) 251-9746 if you would like to be the leader for your group.

St. Joseph's #2
Doctors Hospital Manteca
Dameron #2
Dameron #3
Kaiser Manteca

Again, the deadline for turning in your basket is Thursday, May 10 and the baskets can be given to me at lecture on Thursdays. I sit on the left side in the back row, second seat in from the middle aisle.

Also, in order to make this Welcome Tea (lunch) successful we are going to need people to help out on the day of the tea, which will be Monday, August 13. You can e-mail me or call me if interested in helping at the tea. Abradley277@students.deltacollege.edu (209) 251-9746

~Audrey

Welcome Tea

Greetings-

I wanted to let everyone know that the $15.00 that is being collected for next semesters Welcome Tea is being collected by myself (Melissa Maness). You can give me your funds on Thursday's at lecture. I sit in the back on the left side by the door; isle seat.

Please do not turn in your money to the Nursing Office. Although Judy and Julie in the office are happy to college the money, they are very busy with preparations for the new students coming in next semester. In efforts to relieve the stress off of them, please see me.

Remember! The deadline for funds is April 26th. We are unable to put plans into effect until these funds are collected.

If you need to contact me you can email me at mmaness638@students.deltacollege.edu or you can call me at 417-2463.

I am also looking for pictures from throughout the semester from clinical, skills labs, and family night etc. for the power point presentation. If you have pictures that you would like in the presentation, please mail those to me at blueyedbaybe@yahoo.com as the Delta email account is unable to accommodate those picture files.

Thanks to all!
Melissa

Job Opportunity

Mrs Batson forwarded this info to me so that I can let y'all know about it:

Part-time jobs are available with the Census Bureau.
Flexible hours $12.25-$14.00/hour in the San Joaquin area.
Contact: Jennie Rillamas cell # 604-4788

Thanks for the invite!

Danielle,

Thanks again! BTW, Good job class on finding the website for the bibliography format!

Harrison

SNA meeting

(Please post this message on your blog)

Hey ladies and gents, our next SNA meeting will be Monday, April 9th at 1:00 in Locke 314. Please be sure to attend, we have lots of exciting info for you. We also need officers for the next election for SNA leaders. If you are interested or know someone who is, please attend the meeting. Just an FYI, the SNA meetings are for all students: ADN, LVN, Psych Tech, and those who are taking prerequesites. Support you fellow nursing/health students. A reminder with more info to follow as the meeting approaches. Thanks in advance.
Sandra Hardy

~check it out~

I wanted to share a website called citationmachine.net and it makes it easier to cite references just pick the style you want APA, MLA etc. and then pick the type of source you want to cite, journal article, book etc. and enter the information and PRESTO your citing is done. I gotta give credit where credit is due, Travis told me about this website a couple of semesters ago and I've been using it ever since. I hope this makes it a little easier for everyone else.

~Fatima~

NCLEX Question of the Week!

The nurse manager of the maternal-child unit is evaluating how well the unit met the ACOG (American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology) standard of starting a cesarean section within 30 minutes of the decision for surgery. What is the best way for the nurse manager to assess if the standard is met?

1. Do a chart review for documentation of time of decision and time surgery began and compare
to the national standard.

2. Interview the nurses involved in the case as to how long it took from decision to surgery.

3. Assume that all emergency cesarean sections are done within the recommended 30 minutes.

4. Ask the obstetricians how long it took from the time they ordered the surgery until they
made the first cut.

Pren Hall's NCLEX Question of the Week

What Do You See Nurse?

I had to repost this. I found it on the 2nd semester blog, posted by Randy. I am not sure who wrote it though. I thought it was appropriate for all of us to keep in mind since dealing with elderly clients in a hospital setting is fairly new for most of us.

What Do You See Nurse?

What do you see, nurse, what do you see?
What are you thinking when you look at me?
A crabbed old women, not very wise
Uncertain of habit, with faraway eyes.
Who dribbles her food and makes no reply.
When you say in a loud voice, "I do wish you'd try."
Who seems to not notice the things that you do
And forever is losing a stocking or shoe.
Who unresisting or not, lets you do as you will
With bathing or feeding, the long day to fill
Is that what you're thinking, is that what you see?
Then open your eyes, you're not looking at me.
I'll tell you who I am as I sit there so still.
As I move at your bidding, as I eat at your will.
I'm a small child of ten with a father and mother,
Brothers and sisters who love one another.
A young girl at sixteen with wings on her feet
A bride soon at twenty--my heart gives a leap
Remembering the vows I promised to keep.
At twenty-five, now, I have young of my own
Who need me to build a secure happy home.
A women of thirty, my young now grow fast
Bound to each other with ties that should last.
At forty my young now will soon be gone,
But my man stays beside me to see I don't mourn.
At fifty once more babies play round my knee.
Again we know children, my loved one and me.
Dark days are upon me, my husband is dead.
I look at the future, I shudder with dread.
For my young are all busy rearing young of their own.
I'm an old woman now and nature is cruel.
Tis her just to make old age look like a fool.
The body it crumbles, grace and vigor depart.
There is now just a stone where I once was a heart.
But inside this old carcass a young girl still dwells.
And now and again my battered heart swells.
I remember the joys, I remember the pain.
And I'm loving and living life all over again.
I think of the years all to few-- gone so fast.
And accept the stark fact that nothing can last.
So open your eyes, nurse, open and see.
Not a crabbed old women--look closer--SEE ME.

Quiz on pain !!!

Just wanted to let everyone know the mrs. semillo posted a study guide for this quiz. You can find it on docushare! Happy Studying :)

Test Taking Strategies

* Are you able to eliminate all but two choices on exams and always seem to choose the wrong answer?

* Do you find yourself over analyzing each question?

* Do you want to learn what key points to remember when taking an exam in the Nursing Program?

If you answered yes to any of these questions mark you calendar for…


What: Workshop on Test Taking Strategies

Where: Locke 313

When: Thursday March 29th

Time: 12:30 to 3:30 (open workshop-come when you can)

Facilitated By: Bonnie Boss, RN and Debbie Vogel, RN


For Further Details Contact:

Nursing Student Success Program

(209) 954-5445
Locke 304

NCLEX Question of the Week!

For the week of 03.19.07

A client has been started on a long term corticosteroid therapy. Which of the following comments by the client indicate the need for further teaching?

1. "I will keep a weekly weight record."
2. "I will take medication with food."
3. "I will stop taking the medication for 1 week every month."
4. "I will eat foods high in potassium."

English 33 A Follow-up Meeting

I just wanted to remind all of you English 33 A students about our second follow-up session tomorrow, Monday, March 19th. We will be meeting in Locke 314 again. Please come by between the hours of 2:00 and 6:00 p.m. We'll be discussing ways to approach your Nursing 2 textbook. I'm looking forward to seeing you.

Lynne Swanson

NCLEX Question of the Week!

The most effective nursing intervention to prevent atelectasis from developing in a post-operative client is to

1. maintain adequate hydration

2. assist client to turn, deep breathe, and cough

3. ambulate client within 12 hours

4. splint incision

Posted by Mrs. Semillo on docushare

09 March 2007

The course schedule for Nursing 2 is available. Please go to the Nursing 2 folder:
http://docushare.deltacollege.edu/dsweb/View/Collection-6891

Also, the Instructional Manual for Nursing 2 should be available in the Bookstore.

Lecture notes should follow soon.

Sorry for the delay.

Have a good weekend.

Mrs. Semillo

Workshop offered Thurs 3/15

Come and attend a workshop with New Grads Bonnie Boss and Deborah Vogel which will cover test and study strategies using your critical thinking skills. This will be a learn by practice session with lots of group interaction. Bring your brain, common sense and a sense of humor.

The student success program will have a room for us on Thurs 3/15 at 1300-1500ish. This should give you a chance to get some lunch after your class before attending (we will probably be a little early and plan on leaving late).

Unfortunately our schedules were not as open and available as we were hoping that they might be after graduation for lots of tutoring but we still want to help out if we can. Bring your questions for those who have been there, done that and survived.

NCLEX Question of the Week!

for the week of 03.05.07

An ambulatory client reports edema during the day in his feet and ankles that disappears while sleeping at night. What is the most appropriate follow-up question for the nurse to ask?

1. "Have you had a recent heart attack?"
2. "Do you become short of breath during your normal daily activities?"
3. "How many pillows do you use at night to sleep comfortably?"
4. "Do you smoke?"

Assigned Reading for Thursday?

Does anyone know which chapters we are supposed to be reading for this coming thursday? There were none scheduled (or at least listed on the schedule), only those for skills lab. I've been asking, and a few people have asked me...

Final Study Guide

The study guide for the final is on Docushare. Happy studying!

http://docushare.deltacollege.edu/dsweb/View/Collection-5401

Thanks!

I just wanted to thank you for inviting me to join your blog. Also, I want to wish you good luck and much success in completing Nursing One. Please let me know if I can ever be of any help to you.

Lynne Swanson

QUIZ #5

Does anyone know if Quiz #5 is this week or next week? We have 2 lectures left and one quiz... In the schedule there is no reading listed for the lecture topics next week so I am assuming Quiz #5 is this week? I stopped by Felicia's office today to ask but she was in a meeting with Julie so I was unable to speak with her...

NCLEX Question of the Week!

for the week of 02.26.07

While caring for a client, the nurse notes a pulsating mass in the client's periumbilical area. Which of the following assessments is appropriate for the nurse to perform?

1. Measure the length of the mass

2. Auscultate the mass

3. Percuss the mass

4. Palpate the mass

Lecture Mar1

FYI

The readings for thurs Mar1 Lecture also include ch 26. I realized this when I printed out to lecture slides.

Thanks!

NG Tubes for Sutter Tracy

Jamie and IsabelErin and Roe

Out of 10, there were only 2 brave enough to have tubes stuck up their noses. Great job Ladies!

PDA Pow Wow

For anyone who has a PDA but isn't sure how to load skyscape programs onto it, I would like to plan for a day and time to get together and share tips and techniques. Some of us are more computer savvy than others and it would be great if we could all get together and help each other out. I will blog the second semester students as well to ask if they would be willing to meet with us too. I think the best day would be Thursdays after lecture, but if anyone has a better day/time in mind please give me your feedback. Thanks!

FIRE SAFETY CLASS DUE FEB 23

Does anyone know if there is a class coming up that's been preplanned? I seem to recall reading something about a class, but I can't remember details... If we are supposed to find one on our own, is this something we call the fire department for?

Sutter Tracy

Taking a break!

Cultural Presentation on The Homeless

I've heard one group is doing their cultural presentation on the homeless. FYI, there was an interesting article in the Lodi News Sentinel this past Saturday relating to a hospital van dumping a paraplegic homeless person in the Los Angeles area. Not only was this man homeless and a paraplegic but he had a colostomy bag and he did not have a wheel chair. So basically he was sliding along the sidewalk using his hands and the colostomy bag was trailing behind him . Very sad. I still have the article and would be happy to share. You can email me at hjamyers@yahoo.com if interested.

Great Study Materials - MT #1

FLASH CARDS & STUDY STACKS

Main Page:
http://www.studystack.com/category-22

Acid Base/ Electrolyte Imbalance:
http://www.studystack.com/flashcard-13647

Assessment:
http://www.studystack.com/flashcard-20348

Critical Thinking/ Nursing Process:
http://www.studystack.com/flashcard-63147

Fluid & Electrolytes:
http://www.studystack.com/menu-9587
http://www.studystack.com/menu-23587

Fundamentals:
http://www.studystack.com/menu-7093

Fundamentals/ Nursing Process:
http://www.studystack.com/flashcard-66233
http://www.studystack.com/flashcard-46253

Wound Care/ Exudates:
http://www.studystack.com/flashcard-28457
http://www.studystack.com/flashcard-36619

Hi from Sutter Tracy

Well, we look like nurses...

Dameron #1 Orientation Day!!!

Here we are... sink or swim!

Smile Maria, you're on candid camera!

Lean Back Steve!

Skyscape Discount Code

I found this on the 2nd semester nursing students blog...The discount doesn't apply to the constellation but if you choose to buy it you will get $3 off.

Thank you for your interest in Skyscape's smARTrain (Educational) program. We are happy to extend a 25% discount to you and your colleagues on purchases of Skyscape's products. Please follow the steps below to get your discount.

(1) Please go to www.skyscape.com/promotion (This link may not work so type it into your browser) and enter "sjdc" for the promotion code (the quotation marks are not needed.) and, click on Submit. You will automatically be in Skyscape's shopping cart with the 25% discount enabled.

(2) Continue with your shopping.

(3) At the end proceed to 'check out'. You will see the 25% discount applied at this point. Please note that the discounts do NOT apply to value packages, and PocketMedicine titles. If you decide to purchase a Skyscape "constellation" you will receive $3 off the constellation price.

(4) Please enter you Visa, Mastercard or AmEx and complete your transaction. The serial number(s) for the product(s) you purchased, as well as the installation instructions, will be sent to you by email.

SJMC #1

Protective Gear!!!!
We need some Oxygen!!!

Grades are posted

Grades for quiz 1 & 2 are posted on Mrs. Semillo's docushare page.

ADN PATCH

CONGRATULATIONS everyone for completing week #3 of Nursing School!!!!
I was wondering, where exactly do we iron our ADN patch on our lab coats?

Dont miss your SNA meeting!

Student Nursing Association

Meeting: February 5, 2007

Locke 314 1:00pm

Nursing Success Tips & Tricks!

Come see what it takes to get through the nursing class you are in and the tricks to making it happen successfully:

Play a part and pay it forward…
Share what you know with those that are where you were.

Elections! Elections!

Now seeking interested students for the offices of:
President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer

Train with the current officer through this semester - take your position and train the next class through next semester.
Great leadership opportunities and looks great on your resume!


Special Guest: 24 Hour Fitness representative Brandon will be at the meeting to offer a special SNA discount!!
It’s difficult to schedule time for PE classes with the Nursing schedule;
Make sure that you keep your physical health a priority.

All nursing students welcome
Pizza and free Raffles for SNA Gear!!

BHA's are done!

Great job today everyone. We are actually starting to look like we know what were doing! Good luck to everyone on our first quiz tomorrow.

SJ #2

SJ #2

pda info

hey all...im a semester ahead of you guys and i wanted to let you know about the pda programs that i have found very useful. first...get a drug guide, i have the one that comes with the constellation. i never use the constellation, so i suggest just getting the drug guide program by itself. you should also get tabers medical dictionary. i like the nursing diagnosis program since you will do alot of them. diseases and disorders is also useful, as well as signs and symptoms. i also have nursing procedures. those are all the programs that i had for 1st semester. if you guys have any more questions feel free to ask.

Rajpreet

hey Rajpreet, this is Sean. We met on the day of the ati testing. To start a new post, there should be a link at the top right hand corner , it says new post. You can only do this after you sign in. To sign in, you have to sign in with the google account, your screen name is you email address and whatever password you chose the first time. Hope this was helpful. As for the pda programs, i have no idea wat to get or wat is useful. I have heard constellation is a must but that's about it.

Quiz 1 ?

hey everyone, i just wanna make sure, the quiz 1 for tomorrow is the article right? It's the same thing right?



thankx,
SmileyRylie

Littmann ID Tags anyone?

Hi all... I have 3 grey Littmann Identification Tags available at $2.50 (my cost) if anyone is interested. They are brand new in separate packages w/instructions and 2 nameplates, one of which is engravable. I will keep them with me until sold. I bought a bundle of 5 because it was a better deal than buying 1 from another vendor & I liked the Littmann tags better than the other brand... Just thought I'd pass on the savings to anyone else that wanted to personalize their stethoscope. Happy Studying!

Liz Crist

Welcome to Nursing

Sorry that I have been a slacker in posting to your blog. My class is a little preoccupied with preparing for our upcoming NCLEX exams.
As soon as I get through it I'll be a little more active with the helpful stuff. For lots of help now, click on the links to all of the previous semester's blogs and check out their archives. Go back to their first month and you will find that they were right where you are now and there is lots of helpful tips and advice for you to find there. Share whatever useful stuff that you find with your classmates by copying the link or tip to a post of your own. It saves a lot of time, stress and sweat. A lot of your busy work has already been done for you, all you have to do is reach out and take it.

In the meantime, if I can help you in anyway, I can be reached at
bboss947@sbcglobal.net

Nursing Tea Chair

A long honored tradition in Delta's ADN program is that the first semester students put on a tea for the incoming next semester students, and I am looking for someone who is interested in Chairing the Tea for the next semester students. I have many supplies left over, that will be available to you for the next tea. I have a folder that outlines everything for you on what to do and how to do it. There is contacts for hospitals as well, and all the poem info. Also I still have left over items for the poem. When someone takes on this job I an willing to help them out. The sooner someone gets started the better. Let me know who is going to be the new chair from your group. You can post here on the blog or contact me via e-mail bjbuonauro@verizon.net
Thanks
Barbara Buonauro

Room for Rent

I know this isn't Nursing related but I have a room that I'm wanting to rent out in my home, if any one is interested. It's a 1700 sq.ft. house, 2 story, 3 bed, 2.5 bath, & 2 car garage in the Morada Ranch area. The house is only 1 year old and still looks brand new. If you're interested please feel free to contact me.
Thanks

Travis Thurman
travisryan1981@yahoo.com

In today's Modesto Bee (Sunday) there is an article entitled "Nursing students decry planned lottery". According to the article the California Community College Chancellors Office is pushing for all Nursing programs to moved to a lottery system to determine who gets into the program. From my understanding, this would mean that you get in based on luck, not qualifications.
The article is pretty interesting and worth reading. It is in Section B- Local News. Here is a link to the article online : http://www.modbee.com/local/story/13218335p-13856155c.html

Erin

Dizziness RT ND lecture AEB head spinning

For those of you who, like me, were a bit lost after the nursing diagnosis lecture, check out the RN pocket guide (the yellow book-or software-whichever you have). It gives a list of NANDA approved nursing dxs. It also gives prioritized nursing interventions. I browsed through and I think it is going to be a wonderful tool/guide on how we should start thinking as well as what interventions fall within our scope of care.
*The software is completely cross ref'ed. Click any underlined word. Oh blessed PDAs!!!
**There is also a list of ND terms on page 1445 of our Fundamentals book.

Quiz #1 assignment

Hi everyone, did anybody finish their quiz #1 assigment? Would it be possible if you can show me an example of how you respond to it? Please let know. Thank You.

Jackie

Printing to FedEx Kinkos

Those of you who do not have access to print or wish not to use up all your ink and paper at home, you can print lectures and the skills lab workbook to FedEx Kinkos.

http://www.fedex.com/us/officeprint/main/index.html

Download the document make changes that you want and save the file(s) to your computer. Go to the FedEx Kinko's website and go to "ONLINE SERVICES". Select "PRINT TO FEDEX KINKO'S" and from the options that pop up from there, select "PRINT ONLINE". Select "START A NEW PRINT JOB" and then select the file that you want to upload (select "browse" to locate your files). Select "ADD FILE TO JOB LIST". You must do this for EACH file one at a time. Once the file(s) have uploaded, then select the "SET PRINT OPTIONS" ... here is where you can select black and white or color, single or double sided, stapled or three hole punched etc. You then "SUBMIT JOBS" and then it will go to a check out process. Here is where you will select what Kinko's you would like your print job to be sent to for pick up. Follow the prompts and instructions and you should be good to go!!!

Hope this helps those of you who are having difficulties printing.

Melissa

INFO on PDA's

Hi Everyone:

I just wanted to let those of you who have not purchased a PDA yet (and are tight on cash) know if you check out EBAY, there are several sellers that have the Palm Life Drive (new) and they have many of them for sale for around $239.00 - $280.00. Just do a search for "New Palm Life Drive" and that should bring up the life drives that are for sale.

Good luck.
Melissa

Clarification on Fundimentals Reading

FYI:

I talked to Mrs. Semillo today about our readings for lecture. We are expected to read all of Chapter 23 and Scan through Chapter 1 on the Nursing Process! Good Luck Reading :)

I hope this helps,
Michelle McDaniel

A little quote to start your journey

Promise me you'll always remember:
You're braver than you believe,and stronger than you seem,and smarter than you think.

- Christopher Robin to Pooh


Best of luck to all of you! I know you'll do well!

Quiz #1 Writing Assignment

Hi Everyone-

Does anyone know where to find the information regarding the writing assignment Mrs. Semillo was talking about at orientation? I can't seem to find it.

Introduction

Hi Everyone,
My name is Megan and I am one of your new blog administrators. I am looking forward to helping you with any questions you may have regarding this blog and I can't wait to meet all of you as the new semester unfolds. Congratulations for being accepted into the program!

If you missed the orientation... & PDA Tips

Hi all...
Sean was asking about where to look for a PDA, so...my advice is to research the latest PDAs via sites like www.cnet.com and google for reviews on them and prices before you buy. Then check out Staples, Office Depot, Office Max and any other local office supply vendors to compare prices and availability.

About the orientation, review the SJDC ADN Student Handbook & the SJDC Nursing 1: Fundamentals in Nursing booklet. Mrs. Semillo predominantly focused on these and reinforced general policies such as dress code, tardiness, etc.

Finally, during the orientation in the South Forum, I lost my notepad that we rec'd at the Tea; it had all my notes on it from the Tea. Did anyone find it? It was probably in the middle section, 1st or 2nd row near the podium.
Regards,
Liz

How to start a new post

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Welcome SJDC Nursing Students!!

This is the spot for students, past students and faculty to share resources, tips, tricks and information. Check back frequently for student association events, study questions, photos and more. Here you may ask those burning questions and offer feedback and assistance to others as we walk this road together.