Nursing Nursing Orientation / Orientation / RegistrationRegistration

WVNCC Nursing FacultyWVNCC Nursing Faculty

IntroductionsIntroductions

Welcome and Congratulations on your

achievement of acceptance into the

WVNCC Nursing Program

Nursing Orientation Program Requirements

Required AttendanceRequired Attendance• EC Building Wheeling Campus

Fee $10.00 CASH ONLYCASH ONLY• July 25 4pm 121EC• Name Tags starting at 4pm

Is This Trip Really Necessary Nursing Is NOT:

Insurance PolicyDoctor Assistant

Nursing IS:Profession > Ethics and Commitment

Keep skills currentJob Security

What Nurses do all day Interview patients Analyze problems Develop careplans Document progress Counsel grief-stricken families Collaborate with other Health Care

Professionals

How Long Will This Trip Take?

• 3-year Plan

• 2-year Plan

• Looking Beyond the Horizon

How Much Will This Trip Cost?

• Tuition• Books• Uniform• Special Equipment• Fees• Transportation• Deferred Income• Scholarships

Rules of the Road• Read the rules

• College Catalog

• www.wvncc.edu Academic InstructionNursing Information and

CurriculumStudent Handbook

• Get Clarification if you have questions

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY

Keep and Review Student Nurse Handbook Essential Functions Adhere to Policies and Procedures Comply with Dress Code Complete Physical Exam Incurred Health Expenses Fees Travel

Personal Changes

WV State Board of Nursing

STUDENT NURSE HANDBOOK

A strong background in math and science

Good hand-eye coordination Lots of common sense The ability to stay calm in

emergencies Excellent communication skills A sound body A stable mind An above-average intellect An affinity for machines and

computers A compassionate heart Teaching abilities

Leadership qualities Patience, tolerance, flexibility,

persistence A strong ego An affinity for problem solving Confidence in your decision-making Good organizational skills Reliable powers of observation The ability to see the best in people

in the worst of times No objection to working on Christmas

DO YOU HAVE?

The more of these attributes you have, the more likely you are to make a success of nursing – and

the more likely nursing is to make a success of you !

YES

Essential FunctionsHealth Science students must possess sufficient

skills to perform competently and safely in the clinical setting to maintain the high standards for delivery of patient care.

Bend, crouch, walk, climb steps

Demonstrate eye/hand coordination

Stand for 8-12 hoursLift, carry, pull a minimum of

50 poundsDiscriminate sights, sounds

colors, odors, touchRecognize work related

hazards

Respond to emergent situations

Follow written and oral instructions

Read and write effectively

Maintain composure during stress

Comply with dress code and personal hygiene

Meet assigned schedules

Essential Functions

• Professional Behavior• Communication• Assessment• Clinical Decision Making• Caring Interventions• Teaching and Learning• Collaboration• Managing Care

Core Competencies of Nursing Education

•Provider of Care•Manager of Care•Member of the discipline of nursing

Role of the Associate Degree Professional Nurse

CPR Certification

• Must have current (within one year) CPR certification

• Health Care Provider

Health Records• Completed, submitted, and will be reviewed by

• August 1, 2013August 1, 2013

Items that may be in progress:1. Second step of 2-StepSecond step of 2-Step PPD (initial and within 3

weeks)2. Hepatitis B Immunization (3 part-series) Must be

initiated.

Health Records

LAB WORK:LAB WORK:3. Varicella TiterTiter4. MMR – Antibody TiterTiter (Rubella-Rubeola-

Mumps)5. Hepatitis B Antibody TiterTiter (If 3 part-series

completed)Or Or sign Release WaiverTitersTiters = Lab results = Lab results MUST BE ATTACHEDMUST BE ATTACHED

Uniforms

• Order Placement: Meridys

Must have for ALL clinical or campus Must have for ALL clinical or campus lab experiences.lab experiences.

Lecture casual – no caps – no holes – Lecture casual – no caps – no holes – no revealing attire - no revealing attire -

Name Tags

• Completed today….$5.00 Cash

• Faculty will pass out first day of Class.

• Must wear first day of class and every class and clinical.

Nursing Advisors / Instructors

• Meet the Experts• Expect the Best• Roles

Student

GuidesPaversOfficersJudges

Advisor ListsWheeling:• Hans A-C• Watson D-G• Wycherley H-K• Kuca L-N• Tyburski O-R• Keyser S-U• Berry V-Z

Weirton Lists

• VanFossan A-F• Aftanas G-L• Bonacci M-R• Riter S-Z

New Martinsville

• Blatt

Clinical Rotations

See Nursing Rotation Schedules at:

www.teacherweb.com

example1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Date 8/24 9/2 9/9 9/16 9/21 9/28 10/5 10/12 10/19 TBA TBA TBA 11/18 12/2 12/9

Weekday W F F F W W W W W F F F

Clinical CL P P P IM IM IM IM IM COM SIM SIM 5 5 5

Facility Lab OV OV OV W W W W W COM Lab Lab W W W

Instructor RB RB RB RB SB SB SB SB SB AK AK AK KMu KMu KMu

REGISTRATION

• Online– Registration will be online. Meet with advisor by

appointment prior to each semester start of registration.

• Alternate Pin Numbers– subsequent semesters

• NOW– Home or Kiosk

Books

• Web Site www.wvncc.edu.com > already a student > A_Z > Bookstore (your campus)

• http://wvncc.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TBWizardView?catalogId=10001&storeId=38551&langId=-1&CSRT=2003093814106130194

• NUR104, NUR 107, NUR115

Preparation for ClassBlatt

• Class rooms listed on NOW in student schedule

• 8:30 am Mondays Lecture Theory• Laptops• Phones• Powerpoints/notes• Reading prior to class• Testing

Preparation for Campus LabBerry

• First day of clinical each semester is on the campus (campus lab) to outline the requirements of the clinical experience.

• First semester students will prepare for facility onsite clinical experience for about 7 weeks on campus in the lab.

• Students will wear uniforms for campus lab.• Students are expected to be in campus lab at

time specified.

Preparation for ClinicalRiter

• Uniform / dress code.• Acquiring patient information the day

before clinical experience.• Preparing for patient care. • Arriving at the clinical site early.

SURVIVAL TIPS

Take Care of Yourself

Take Care of Each Other

Take One Day at a Time

Take Care of Business

More Miles Per GallonTime Management

• Efficient• Effective• From A to Z• Memorycise

listen /learnread / remember

Business RoutesWords delivered in

person: Know your audience Know purpose Construct Rehearse Deliver

Words delivered on paper:

Purpose Requirement Quality Deliver

DETOURS / GOALS

• Know warning signs• Wishbones verses

Backbones• Be assertive• Goals to Go

The Last LegLife in the Fast Lane

IN THE PROGRAMIN THE PROGRAM

EACH YEAR HAS EACH YEAR HAS VARYING DIFFICULTIESVARYING DIFFICULTIES

CHALLENGE YOURSELFCHALLENGE YOURSELF

THINK POSITIVETHINK POSITIVE

Campus Information

• Wheeling 121EC

• Weirton 308EC

• NM 309EC

• Second year students will go with each group

• After information will see you all August 19th…