De Anza College Nursing Program

Almost everything you need to know but forgot after the info session!!

What to Bring the First Day?

• Your completed health form: -yes, it must be signed by a health

professional…(your signature won’t do!)• Documented immunizations within the

allowable dates• Evidence of a CPR course (BCLS-C: for health professionals)• Proof of student malpractice insurance (on

your fees statement)

What about my uniform???

• Women: -blue top worn with a

white shirt (must have a collar, with short or ¾ length sleeves)

-white pants (not denim) or skirt -all white shoes -white socks/ beige or

white stockings

• Men:

-blue top worn with a white T-shirt

-white pants

-all white shoes

-white socks

I forgot….who do I call about the uniform?

Don’t Panic!!!!!Don’t Panic!!!!!

Dove Uniforms will come to the first class.

FYI: 1-800-345-5555

Hang In there!!!!!

• You are almost done!

• There are a few more helpful slides…

So…

Keep going…

It isn’t over yet!!!

Know your learning style!

• Learn how you learn best: -do you learn best from ‘doing’? -do you learn best on your own? • Have you ever really examined your learning style? • You might want to check out the resources on the following page…….

Learning Resources

Click on the following addressesfor really helpful info…• Your learning style info:

http://www.metamath.com//lsweb/dvclearn.htm

• Tips for success: http://ess.cwru.edu/onepg/index.htm

NOW……ARE YOU NOW……ARE YOU STRESSED???STRESSED???

• Helpful hints about how to manage stress before it begins:

-plan, plan, plan!!!

-discuss your needs with your

family ( time to study, financial

support, babysitting, dinners &

even household chores! )

Stress Management Sites:

101 ways to cope with stress:• http://www.hcc.hawaii.edu/intranet/committ

ees/FacDevCom/guidebk/teachtip/101ways.htm

Time and stress management:• http://www.back2college.com/library/

time.htm

Important NumbersImportant Numbers• De Anza Student Health Services (408) 864-8732• Heath Sciences Division (408) 864-8773 (for change of address only!)• Nursing Skills Lab (408) 864-8897• De Anza Counseling Services (408) 864-8467• Disabled Student Services (408) 864-8753

***Reach for the StarsReach for the Stars***

We want you to be successful in the De Anza nursing program. Let us know how we can help you!

Survey Evaluation

You will be asked to evaluate this survey when you start Quarter One.

Your input is important to us, and will be worth bonus points toward your grade!!!

Please take the time to view all the slides and links that are listed. Hopefully the information you gain will help you be a nursing program success story.