Practical Nursing Spring Semester Details and Requirements
Practical Nursing spring semester orientation information including introductions to key personnel, course progression outline, spring schedule details, course specifics such as preparation, textbooks, uniforms, and professional oath ceremony. Comprehensive guide to help new nursing students navigate their upcoming semester effectively.
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NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION PRACTICAL NURSING STUDENTS
INTRODUCTIONS Susan Jansen, MS, RN, CNE, Associate Dean of Nursing 507 287-7143 Jennifer Dahle, MA, Nursing Advisor 507 280-3535 Jenny White, Administrative Support Staff 507 285-7250 Heidi Feldman, Academic Affairs Support Staff 507 285-7347 Amy Sands, MS, RN, PN Instructor 507 280-3164 Gayla Winslow, MS, RN PN Instructor 507 280-3161 Gwen Buckingham, BA, RN PN Instructor 507
COURSE PROGRESSION Fall Semester Spring Semester Summer Session PNM 1210 PNM 1320 PNM 1440 PNM 1250 PNM 1340 PNM 1200 PSYC 2618 ENGL 1117 BIOL 1107
PRACTICAL NURSING SPRING SCHEDULE Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday PNM 1250 Clinical 7-12 or 6:30-11:30 Friday Hour Hour 7:00 AM 7:00 AM PNM 1250 Clinical 7-12 or 6:30-11:30 8:00 AM 8:00 AM PNM 1250 Lecture 8:00-9:50 AM PNM 1250 Lab 8:00-10:50 AM PNM 1250 Lecture 8:00-9:50 AM Sections 01 & 02 Sections 03 , 04 & 05 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM PNM 1200 Lecture 11:00 AM-12:50 PM 12:00 PM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM PNM 1210 Lecture 1:00-2:50 PM 8/26-10/21 only PNM 1200 Lab 1:00-3:50 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM When registering for 1200 and 1250 register for all of the same section Liberal Arts/Sciences Courses Required BIOL 1107 and ENGL 1117
COURSE SPECIFICS Preparation: plan on around 20 hours of studying per week, clinical prep is 4-5 hours day preceding, hospital clinical on week 5, 6, 7 and then nursing home after MEA Textbooks: syllabi on D2L will list the textbooks needed, D2L will open 1-2 weeks prior to the start of school, if buying used will need to purchase Prep-U separately, first day of class instructors will go over how to access online products, need to buy a weekly/monthly calendar, multi colored flash cards/index cards Uniforms: white scrub top with patch, navy pants, polo top with no patch, solid white, black or navy shoes, lab jacket not needed until week 5, need a watch with a second hand, do not need stethoscope
PROFESSIONAL OATH CEREMONY Date: Wednesday September 11 Place: Performance Court Time: 3pm Attendance: Mandatory Attire: Nursing Uniform Invite Family and Friends
N2400: TRANSCULTURAL NURSING: STUDY ABROAD TO ECUADOR Trip dates: May 15-23, 2020 Contact: diane.witzig@rctc.edu if interested
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS A STUDENT Prepare for and attend classes; labs and clinicals are mandatory Be engaged and ask questions Seek help early Take advantage of tutoring sessions posted on the Nursing Resource Page Disabilities Support Services 507 280-2968 Trio Student Support Services 507 285-7230
RCTCS RESPONSIBILITIES Provide a safe and respectful learning environment Provide quality faculty with expertise in nursing Provide a variety of learning opportunities-classroom, lab, simulation and clinical Maintain the standards of accreditation Provide resources for success
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES If you have a medical condition that impairs your ability to care for patients you must notify your instructor and the associate dean of nursing You must provide medical documentation that you may return to class/clinical in order to continue in the program
RESOURCES FOR SUCCESS Counseling Services Apply for Scholarships through the RCTC Foundation Supplemental Instruction, Mayo Nurse Tutors, Alpha Delta Nu tutors and mentors Study Groups Library Faculty Office Hours Email is the official communication at RCTC Family Support Develop a study plan and stick to it!!!!!!!!!!!
PATIENT CONFIDENTIALITY DOUBLE CLICK ON VIDEO TO PLAY
TCCP-STUDENT PASSPORT: You should have received an invitation email from TCCP-StudentPassport with the subject Welcome! did you receive this? If not, email jenny.white@rctc.edu For your assistance, use the Nursing Checklist or the List of Requirements to organize/prepare for uploading. If organized, uploading this information should take less than 20 minutes, TCCP provides an instruction video. Due date for completion for most requirements is August 1, 2019. Student Health Services is available for a physical exam at a cost of $25. (closed during Summer) Documents need to be legible and contain official information (student and provider names) Registration will open at Noon at August 8th for students that have completed the required documentation upload. You will be registering for PNM 1200, 1210, and 1250. Remember that you need the same section for 1200 and 1250.
SIGNATURE DOCUMENTS Right pocket of Orientation folder, all documents signed and uploaded to TCCP SPS Mayo Electronic Authentication (Exhibit C) Mayo Confidentiality(Exhibit D) HESI Confidentiality Agreement RCTC Simulation Confidentiality Agreement Background Screening Statement
BANNER APPLICATION/MAYO SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES Complete the Banner Application to the Mayo School of Health Sciences http://bit.ly/mshs-app Do not exit the application until staff have verified and signed the paper in your folder Mayo Clinic Student Badge will be issued once you are in class
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES BACKGROUND STUDY https://netstudy2.dhs.state.mn.us/Applicant When Applying Give your SSN Provider Number R5CH8E
ROCHESTER FINGERPRINTING LOCATION Global Services 1032 15th Avenue SE. Bring your authorization form from NetSTUDY, a photo ID (driver s license or passport, and your $9.10 (pre-pay online) We strongly encourage you to contact the fingerprinting location to determine acceptable payment methods and hours of operation.
CASTLEBRANCH: CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK Needs to be completed by August 1, 2019 If you have completed a national/criminal background check within the past 7 months, send a copy to jenny.white@rctc.edu
CONCLUSION Questions? Remember it is your responsibility to keep the requirements up-to-date in TCCP-Student passport throughout the program. If you have questions please email or call susan.jansen@rctc.edu 507 285-7143 or jenny.white@rctc.edu 507 285-7250
