CSI Spring 2011 Hopefuls?

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Anticipation is killing me!!! Tomorrow is the day they announce who made it in! Fingers are crossed. I've worked so hard to get to this point. Wishing everyone luck in their endeavors!

Thanks!! =)

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I haven't forgotten either! Who do you have for 110 and what clinical site are you at?

COURSEMON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN NRS 110 Start:09:05am

End:12:05pm

Room:123

Bldg:5S Start:09:05am

End:12:05pm

Room:215

Bldg:5S Start:08:00am

End:02:15pm

Room:LUT

Bldg:OC MTH 108 Start:04:40pm

End:06:20pm

Room:117

Bldg:5S COURSEREG

CODEDESCRIPTIONSECTCREQ

CRHRSGRDNRS 110 2702 MED/SURGICAL NURS I 2702 6.0 6.0 12.0 MTH 108 3233 MEDICAL DOSAGE CALC 3233 2.0 2.0 2.0

I guess I'm with Lutheran for clinicals, I assume LUT stands for Lutheran? :o to be honest, I wasn't even aware of my clinical site choice until you mentioned it lol. my professor is Congrad :o hope she's nice to get along with.:idea:

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Yes, Clove Lakes Nursing is now called "Clove Lakes Health Care and Rehabilitation Center". It's on Manor Road just off the expressway across from the Todt Hill Projects.

Though back in the day CLK was mainly a nursing home (hence the name), as with many others they have had to branch out as more seniors choose to age in place (that is at home with or without home health help).

Aside from seniors there is a mix of rehab and some LTC. Patients discharged from local hospitals but not well enough to go directly home, and or require rehab care are sent to CLK. My aunt was there about a year ago after her knee replacement.

If you are going by public transportation there is a bus that stops right in front, and a sort of mini-mall next door. It's been ages since I've been up that way but *think* there is still a pizza place and or a restaurant. There is another mini-mall type of stores about two blocks up Manor road going north, and plenty of shopping and food several blocks south along Victory Blvd. The walk isn't "long" for me since I grew up in the area but others might find it far.

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

Lutheran is a great hospital to do clinicals at, also you'll most likely have who I had for a clinical instructor, *******. She's really great and full of great info. Tips to make sure you and her get along: Be on time! If you're running late or will not be in, CALL HER! That is very important. Also, be professional and mature. She does not like loud, chatty, immature types that won't shut up when she's talking. NEVER come back to her after you've been assigned a patient because: the pt is sleeping, the pt says he/she's not up to it, the pt speeks another language, the pt is difficult, always do your best to work with the patient, if the language barrier thing is REALLY difficult to deal with, do at least the physical exam and then come back and tell her you can't do the history because the pt understands no english....otherwise she will just make you go back and take that pt anyway and will always remember that you were scared of something you shouldn't be (like waking a pt up). The only reason to come back to her is if you need her help with something or the patient's nurse has told you not to assess the patient.

Also, a great way to score bonus points with her: everytime you find something interesting/out of the ordinary/something you'd like to know more about when it regards your patient, tell her about it and ask her to look/listen/assess whatever it is that interested you or confused you or whatever. She likes people who have a true passion for figuring things out. If she ever asks for a volunteer, be the first to raise your hand - it will definitely be a learning experience and not raising your hand can make u miss out on something very worth while.

**** is a good professor, they all are, but like I've said before, try to make friends with people in the other 2 classes so that you can all share info. Best way to make friends in other classes since you're transferring is signing up for the "study group" which Conrad will tell you about. It's led by a student who has taken 110 already and students from all classes will be there, it's not separated by classes. So happy for you! Good luck =]

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Lutheran is a great hospital to do clinicals at, also you'll most likely have who I had for a clinical instructor, *****. She's really great and full of great info. Tips to make sure you and her get along: Be on time! If you're running late or will not be in, CALL HER! That is very important. Also, be professional and mature. She does not like loud, chatty, immature types that won't shut up when she's talking. NEVER come back to her after you've been assigned a patient because: the pt is sleeping, the pt says he/she's not up to it, the pt speeks another language, the pt is difficult, always do your best to work with the patient, if the language barrier thing is REALLY difficult to deal with, do at least the physical exam and then come back and tell her you can't do the history because the pt understands no english....otherwise she will just make you go back and take that pt anyway and will always remember that you were scared of something you shouldn't be (like waking a pt up). The only reason to come back to her is if you need her help with something or the patient's nurse has told you not to assess the patient.

Also, a great way to score bonus points with her: everytime you find something interesting/out of the ordinary/something you'd like to know more about when it regards your patient, tell her about it and ask her to look/listen/assess whatever it is that interested you or confused you or whatever. She likes people who have a true passion for figuring things out. If she ever asks for a volunteer, be the first to raise your hand - it will definitely be a learning experience and not raising your hand can make u miss out on something very worth while.

**** is a good professor, they all are, but like I've said before, try to make friends with people in the other 2 classes so that you can all share info. Best way to make friends in other classes since you're transferring is signing up for the "study group" which Conrad will tell you about. It's led by a student who has taken 110 already and students from all classes will be there, it's not separated by classes. So happy for you! Good luck =]

:p thank you again for great tips !

what's the exact place that I should arrive at on my clinical day at Lutheran? like a room or maybe a floor? and what are they expecting from us on the first day of our clinical?

also, at the orientation, I'm confused about weekly home work, reading and quiz assignment...seems like there are so many web site that I need to register with...which book should I read completely before 08/24, is it the "YES" book or the critical thinking? well~ I haven't started yet, maybe I should read so I will be clear...

:D I know I have a lot questions...and they seem so looooong~

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They will most likely tell you to meet in the lobby on the 1st floor, main entrance the first day. Depending on the space, Adams might find a room for you guys to meet at from then on. I was just as confused at the orientation regarding all the websites, the only one I used regularly was the Fundamentals website for practice questions "the point", the other one they go nuts about was actually completely useless for me, because none of the practice questions coincide with the material we're learning but others found it helpful, I can't even remember the name now.

For reading assignments, you'll use your Nursing 110 Course Outline to find your reading assignments for Lecture, Lab, and Clinical. They are in separate sections after the main outline, I used a page flag to separate them once I figured it out. Read your outline and the YES book you'll have assigned readings for, same goes for your yellow Clinical book, which if you didn't recieve yet, you'll recieve at clinical. You will end up reading every chapter of the Fundamentals book and only a few of the Med-Surg, you use Med-Surg more in 120. Also, the nutrition, lab values and drug book you will have minimal reading assignments on.

Good luck! Don't feel bad about asking questions...that's what I'm here for!

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I'm so grateful for the answers and questions, been following this thread for a while. Also forgot to mention, Congratulations to everyone who made it =D, definitely will make use of the information is providing =D. I have another questions which involves the (professional on nso.com: https://www.nso.com/quick-quote/page1.jsf) Do I simply just put in RN in line where it says "select your profession/ area of study", there are rather many selections and i have no idea which one is required" Perhaps I should call the school or something but dropping by here to see if anyone knows.

Also, if anyone is interested, there is some free CPR classes including certification that is being offered by the AHA some time next month if anyone is interested =D

Cheers and once again congratulations everyone!!!

~ Clarities

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

Hey Clarities, I've been getting the question about NSO a lot lately from people in the school who just got in. If I remember correctly there was a student RN option when I did it, however it seems it's different now. Best bet is to call the nursing department and ask them, if they don't know ask to speak to a counselor who might know.

As far as the CPR classes, you will become certified in CPR and AED during 110, so not sure if you would rather do it now or during 110. It was pretty quick and easy and they had lots of different options as far as time/day. But double check to make sure they still do it.

:yeah:

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Thanks for replying quickly HumanContract =D, for the CPR certification, they now require that we need to do it before classes starts (August 26, 2011 I believe), They are asking students to pay for the CPR classes: 65 at csi (special schedules) and around 90 at other places =[.

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

Oh, okay...well I guess $60 is better than $90! And no problem, I have email alerts when you guys reply so I get back to you as soon as I check my email. As for now, I'm gonna take a much needed break and try to get to bed fairly early for work tomorrow lol. Talk to you guys later =]

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They will most likely tell you to meet in the lobby on the 1st floor, main entrance the first day. Depending on the space, Adams might find a room for you guys to meet at from then on. I was just as confused at the orientation regarding all the websites, the only one I used regularly was the Fundamentals website for practice questions "the point", the other one they go nuts about was actually completely useless for me, because none of the practice questions coincide with the material we're learning but others found it helpful, I can't even remember the name now.

For reading assignments, you'll use your Nursing 110 Course Outline to find your reading assignments for Lecture, Lab, and Clinical. They are in separate sections after the main outline, I used a page flag to separate them once I figured it out. Read your outline and the YES book you'll have assigned readings for, same goes for your yellow Clinical book, which if you didn't recieve yet, you'll recieve at clinical. You will end up reading every chapter of the Fundamentals book and only a few of the Med-Surg, you use Med-Surg more in 120. Also, the nutrition, lab values and drug book you will have minimal reading assignments on.

Good luck! Don't feel bad about asking questions...that's what I'm here for!

hi HC,

I just bought NSO student insurance right now, and it's 6:52 am, aweful early lol. can't sleep anymore...

It cost like about $36 (with tax included), is this the right one? the coverage is about 1-6 milli. and I picked starting day to be 08/26/2011, the date of my first clinical. I hope I made it right...I haven't consulted with anyone in nursing office regarding student insurance...

do you also work while in school, part or full time? :smokin: I will start look for job this week, cuz I've been out of work place for over 3 months, the trips made me exhausted :o

be in touch!

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

I actually quit my job when I got accepted to the nursing program because it didn't work with my school schedule, I worked in a dr's office. One nursing counselor told me if I could afford not to work, then I shouldn't, because it's much more likely I'd fail. I'd also heard from other students that working while in 110 wasn't a good idea. Looking back I'm really glad I didn't get a night job, a lot of the people who failed 110 either had jobs or children and couldn't find enough time to do the reading and study. I know of only one person who had a job and passed.

If you can afford not to work (have parents, boyfriend, husband, girlfriend, whatever, willing to help you out with cash) I definitely would go that route until you're past 120. 110 is difficult, but 120 is even more difficult from what I hear. I worked for a few weeks after the 110 semester because the dr I used to work for had to fire the new girl, so I helped out for a while until they found somebody else. I probably won't work again until after 120...it sucks not making my own money, I started working at 12 and dropped out of HS at 15 and worked full time since then, so it's a tough transition, but 110 is a job all by itself...you just don't get paid for it! Well, not yet anyway...hopefully once we all graduate there will be opportunities for us that makes it worth it. :clown:

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