Winter Clothing Collection

The SJDC Student Nurses Association’s
Community Health Committee Presents:

Winter Clothing Collection
September 13 - October 15

In Support of: County Mental Health


Please bring your new or gently used items such as:

Warm jackets, sweaters, sweatshirts for men and women
Adult mittens, gloves, socks
Travel size grooming supplies, toothbrushes, toothpaste
Deodorant

Please bring donations to:
The Nursing and Health Sciences Division Office, Locke 203
Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM


If you have any questions please contact
Susan Galyon at sgalyon284@students.deltacollege.edu or
Jody Sytten at jsytten317@students.deltacollege.edu

Free NCLEX App

Kaplan NCLEX-RN® Prep The Apple App Store and Kaplan Publishing free eBooks offer has been extended for one more week. Now through next Monday, September 6, students can find and download a multitude of valuable Kaplan test prep guides, study aids, and related titles, for free on the iBookstore. Remember you must have the iPhone 4, iPad, or the iPod Touch in order to download.

* You have to go into the App Store on your phone and type in "iBooks" it should locate the "iBooks" app which you can then download. Then type NCLEX RN 2010 - 2011 edition books.

Here is your Personal Invitation to the 2010 CNSA Convention

The California Nursing Students' Association Proudly Presents:

The Many Hats of Nursing: A Wonderland of Opportunity

October 15-17, 2010

Ontario Convention Center

Don't be late! Don't be late! This is a very important date...

The 2010 CNSA Convention promises to be a wonderland of adventure, where knowledge, skills and relationships flourish. Our tea party includes nursing icons from across the country. Rebecca Patton, 2006-2010 President of the American Nurses Association, will share her journey through the looking glass of health care reform. Dr. Courtney Lyder, Dean at UCLA School of Nursing, will describe how to have your cake and eat it too, as he helps you shape your nursing career to ensure success. There will also be breakout sessions featuring a wide variety of topics

The 2009-2010 CNSA Board of Directors and Convention Committee invite you to join them in Ontario for this year's CNSA Convention. Don't be mad as a hatter! Plan to attend the 2010 CNSA Convention and learn about the wonderland of opportunities in nursing.

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When
Friday, October 15, 2010 8:00 AM -
Sunday, October 17, 2010 1:00 PM

Where
Ontario Convention Center
Ontario, CA

FEE
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RSVP
Sunday, October 10, 2010

Please register at:

http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?i=3c6b5aa9-665d-4a8e-95dd-6e9e2bc5402a

Fraudulent Nursing School Closed

BOARD OF REGISTERED NURSING INVESTIGATION LEADS TO CLOSURE OF PHONY NURSING SCHOOL, $500,000 IN RESTITUTION
Students paid $20,000 for classes that led to worthless degrees


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Russ Heimerich (916) 574-8171SACRAMENTO –An investigation by the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) has led to the closure of a phony nursing school in Los Angeles.

RN Learning Center charged students $20,000 for classes that the school said would make them eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination which qualifies individuals to become licensed nurses. However, students’ transcripts were declared fraudulent and they were ineligible to take the exam.

BRN began an investigation in 2007, and the Attorney General’s Office today announced a settlement negotiated on behalf of BRN. The settlement requires the school to close, and its owner, Junelou Chalico Enterina to pay $500,000 in restitution and never open a nursing school again

“This kind of fraud is absolutely unacceptable,” said Department of Consumer Affairs Director Brian Stiger. “Ripping off people who not only want to improve their lives but to help others is singularly distasteful.”

“The Board ordered this school to close three years ago, yet it kept right on operating and deceiving students,” said BRN Acting Executive Officer Louise Bailey. “We are very glad to see that it has finally been made to stop committing fraud against students and has been forced to refund students’ tuition.”

BRN has already taken disciplinary action against Maria Khatib and Lydia Sebastian, who were associated with the school, and has posted a warning to students on its Web site regarding unaccredited schools.

Individuals who were students at RN Learning Center or any school affiliated with it are urged to contact the California Attorney General’s Office at (213) 897-2000.

http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/press_releases/2010/0811_brn.shtml

http://ag.ca.gov/newsalerts/release.php?id=1975

Kaplan is offering a " FREE" ~ Success in Nursing School Seminar. You must register for this free event.

If interested you must register for this free event at the link below. Don't miss out on this really great opportunity.

http://www.kaptest.com/Nursing_Domestic/NCLEX-RN/View-Kaplan-Programs/Comprehensive-Courses/nclex-review-live-online.html

A Nursing School Take Home Message

July 8, 2010 · Category: President's Message

Author: Angela Schwab, SN, BSN, CNSA President 2009-2010, President@cnsa.org

It seems obvious that three years of Nursing School would be an educational experience. As students, we are inundated with information from how to change a bed to saving a life. It has been over a month since I graduated. The majority of that time was spent studying for my NCLEX, taking practice exams and reviewing content. In the process, I realized just how much information is crammed into a nurse’s education. During a recent conversation with a good friend, I was asked “so what is the take away message?” That question got me thinking, aside from all of the textbook and clinical knowledge that I will take with me into my nursing practice, what has nursing school taught me? I was able to narrow it down to the top ten things I learned in nursing school.
10. Complaining about something does not provide a solution. It is easy to get caught up in negative conversations, but in order to make a difference, it is important to evaluate and discuss how things can be done differently to provide better outcomes.

9. We all cry sometimes. Nursing school takes physical, mental and emotional stamina. Sometimes a good cry helps relieve the stress.

8. Laughter really is good medicine. A good cry helps, but laughter makes it better. Sometimes all you can do is a take step back and laugh. Having a sense of humor can make all the difference.

7. Mistakes are always opportunities for learning. As nurses there is little room for mistakes. When they do happen learn from them. Self loathing will not make up for forgetting to have the information an MD asked for. Remembering that they asked for it before will prepare you for the next time.

6. CNAs are phenomenal people. They literally do the dirty work in the hospital, have a heavier patient load, and get paid a lot less; yet they continue to come back for more. Nurses and nursing students should remember to show them appreciation. Our job would be so much harder without them.

5. Every time you walk into a clinical site you are on a potential job interview. When nursing students are at clinical, dress, initiative, and work ethic are noticed by the staff. When students leave, that message gets passed along and will make a difference when it is time to apply for a job.

4. Most people like to share their life experiences they just need someone to listen. It is amazing how much a nursing student can learn about someone by just taking a few minutes to listen.

3. Getting involved in nursing organizations is essential. Nursing makes up the majority of the healthcare workforce, but our voice is not as strong as it could be. Getting involved in nursing organizations is the only way to unify our voice and make it as strong as it should be.

2. Acknowledgement and appreciation are not always given, when it is enjoy it. Nursing school involves a lot of work and dedication. Between exams, papers, care plans and clinical days students are given a great deal of responsibility and little recognition. Take the time to celebrate a good grade, praise from an instructor, preceptor or peer, or a simple thank you from a patient or family member.

1. There is still so much that I have to learn. It is impossible to know everything. Everyday offers learning opportunities. Reference books are on nursing units for a reason.

Nursing school was an amazing journey. It is easier to appreciate all the ways it has enhanced my life now that I am finished and have my RN. Everyone will have a different take away message from their nursing school experience. Thank you for allowing me to share mine with you.

Angela Schwab RN, BSN, CNSA President

Your Image and Landing Your First Job

July 20, 2010 · Category: Message

Author: Kimberly Vaughan, SN, BSN, CNSA Image of Nursing Committee Chair, iondir@cnsa.org

During Joanne Kingsbury’s keynote address at the June 12, 2010 Council of Chapter Representatives Meeting about how to land your first job, many times I caught myself nodding my head in agreement because she talked about numerous topics that correlate to the image of nursing.
Some of the key points of her talk were: your appearance, accomplishments/weaknesses, resume, and the interview. What stood out to me the most was appearance. Appearance is very important when it comes to landing any job, not just a job in the nursing profession.

The way you dress and the way you present yourself helps your interviewers (and hopefully future employers) judge what kind of employee you might be. If you dress appropriately and professionally, then hopefully they will see you that way. If you dress or look sloppy, not put together, or come off as frantic and rushed then they may get the perception that you will reflect the same trend in your work ethics.

First impressions and the handshake are crucial in guiding the rest of the interview. Present yourself, greet your interviewers and anyone else in the room and give them a firm, confident handshake while looking them in the eye. This initial presentation sets the baseline of the interview. When walking into an interview, always make sure you are holding your resume in your left hand so your right hand is free. Also, do not bring in coffee, food, or chew gum! These may seem like common sense, but Kingsbury says that interviewers see it all the time.

In these harsh economic times everyone keeps hearing how difficult it is to get a job as a nurse, let alone as a new graduate from a nursing program searching for your first job. While it may be true that the job market is tight out there, there are always things that you can do on your part to present yourself as the competent, and well-educated students and future nurses that you are. Remember to assess the image you are portraying to your future employers before you go into an interview. Make sure it is a positive image of not only you, but of the nursing profession as a whole. Good luck searching for that first job! You will do great!

Kimberly Vaughan
Ad-Hoc Image of Nursing Committee Chair