Wegmans School of Nursing Junior Clinical (J2) Newsletter

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1 Fall 2018 Wegmans School of Nursing Junior Clinical (J2) Newsletter Information and announcements in this newsletter will guide you as you begin the next academic year. Please read carefully and save the newsletter for reference. Annual Clinical Compliance Requirements New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Students are required to submit the SJFC health history and physical exam (HPE) form, immunization history, PPD and CPR certification at least 6 weeks before the semester starts so documentation required by each agency can be completed before the semester starts. All compliance requirements must be current before the start of clinical and not reach the yearly expiration until after the semester is completed. All required dates and documentation must be uploaded by the student and verified through the Wellness Center Patient Portal. This is a new process starting April Keep the paper copies for your own records do not send paper copies to the WSON or the Health and Wellness Center. If you are starting the clinical program in the fall semester, documents must be uploaded to the Patient Portal before July 15; for a spring start in the clinical program or spring graduate clinical, documents must be uploaded by November 15.

2 Required NYSDOH documents for all students in all programs: All dates and supporting documents are entered on the Patient Portal by the student. Physical Examination: Before starting the first clinical semester (junior clinical year for UG students), students must have a history and physical examination (HPE) completed by a health care provider dated no more than 6 months prior to the semester start date, giving clearance for full participation for nursing clinical training. After the first clinical year, an annual health update that is completed by the student must be submitted (no provider visit or signature required: Health Update form is available on the nursing website). If you are employed in a clinical setting, you may use the health update form completed for your employer to indicate you continue to meet health requirements for clinical work. Enter the date and upload the HPE form to the Patient Portal. Latex allergy: Indicate on the HPE form if you are allergic to latex. CPR Certification: Complete the American Heart Association* (Basic Life Support) OR American Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers) for this requirement. Students with Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must complete Basic Life Support (BLS) to meet this requirement. Check your CPR card for the expiration date. Most are good for two years but some require yearly recertification. Enter the date of your certification and upload a copy of your card to the Patient Portal and keep the original. * If you plan on working at the URMC either as a PCT or a nurse later on, they ONLY accept American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification. Tuberculin Skin test (PPD) must be done annually. Documentation is a two-step process and must include the date given and the date the PPD was read (48 72 hours later). For students with a positive PPD, documentation of treatment OR chest x-ray report must be uploaded to the Patient Portal. 2

3 Immunizations: Students must submit immunization records (including titers if needed) for measles, mumps, rubella, and Hepatitis B. If a student has not received the full course of the Hepatitis B vaccine, proof of the first administration or a positive titer must be provided. The college must also have a proof of meningitis vaccine within the past 5 years for any student who lives on campus. Commuters can waive this requirement and complete the meningitis waiver form. This form is on line and can be completed in the patient portal. Chicken pox (Varicella): Student must enter whether they had the chicken pox (disease) and the date or the date of the Varicella vaccination in the Patient Portal. Annual Flu shot: Get the seasonal flu shot in the fall when the updated serum is available, usually after August 1 st. If you are starting clinical in the fall, get the flu shot by Oct. 15. You will be ed dates of the fall flu clinics on campus. Clinical Compliance Documentation Instructions Enter the dates for each required compliance item and upload the supporting documents in the Patient Portal. Have the documents available and ready to upload. Use the link: go.sjfc.edu/patientportal or go to the Wellness Center web page and use the Patient Portal. Step #1: Before you access the Patient Portal: Scan and save your documents individually to your computer or take a picture of each document with your smart phone. If you are uploading multiple documents, you will need to scan/take a picture and save each page of each document as a separate file. After you scan or take a picture of your document(s) please check for clarity. Documents must be:.txt,.pdf.gif,.png,.tiff,.jpg, or.jpeg. File must be smaller than 4 MB. (Too big? Scan in black and white, or at a setting of 150 DPI to achieve a smaller file). Please make sure that your file name consists of only alpha and numeric characters in the file name. No extra spaces are permitted. For additional detailed information go to health-and-wellness-center/documents/patientportalinstructions.pdf 3

4 Getting Organized for the Semester WSON Nursing Student Handbook You are responsible for knowing the information and policies articulated in the Nursing Student Handbook and the undergraduate specific information. The link to this handbook is located on our website at handbooks/nursinghandbook.pdf Review the current Handbook ( ) prior to starting classes on 9/4/18; the handbook is posted in August. St. John Fisher College & WSON Mail Folders Remember to check both your SJFC account and mail folder that is located in the Undergraduate Learning Resource Center (WSON 208) on a daily basis during the semester. The faculty use these methods to communicate with students, return papers, assignments, and clinical work. Blackboard Course Management System Another important communication link is the course management system known as Blackboard (Bb). To access Bb you must have an SJFC network account (your ). Check each of your nursing classes on Bb prior to the beginning of the semester for updates on room assignments, special schedules, course syllabi, reading assignments, course materials, etc. During the semester, faculty will post a variety of documents on Bb that you will need: PowerPoint notes, class outlines, clinical documentation forms, as well as reminders for class preparation. You should check Bb daily for class and clinical announcements and updates. You are automatically registered in Bb when you register with the College. You are automatically added to or dropped from Bb courses as your registration status changes. Use the username and password you use for your SJFC to login to Bb. Link to Bb by going to the mysjfc portal and click on Some faculty make their course active in Blackboard a week or two before the semester starts. Do not panic if a course does not show up on your class list in Bb until the start of the semester. You should print the course syllabus from Bb and bring it to the first day of class. Get started on time management and enter your course schedule, assignments, tests, projects, etc. into your calendar! 4

5 Getting Organized for the Semester continued... iclicker This should have been purchased during your J1 semester as a required resource throughout the undergraduate nursing program. The Wegmans School of Nursing (WSON) faculty use IClicker for interactive exercises in the classroom. Faculty integrate IClicker questions in media used in classroom presentations, such as PowerPoint lecture slides, for student assessment and opinion polling. Students select a response to the question posed on the PowerPoint slide using their own personal media device (e.g., Smartphone, tablet, laptop, or computer). Group feedback is instantly collated and displayed on the PowerPoint slide with graphs. All undergraduate nursing students are required to purchase a license for IClicker and add IClicker to their device (s) for class use: macmillan.force.com/iclicker/s/iclicker-reef-students. For some classes student participation in IClicker is part of the course grade. You should have purchased IClicker in your J1 semester that covered 2 years. If you did not, you will need to purchase an additional 2 year IClicker license through the SJFC Bookstore to download the software to your device(s). The approximate costs for the license subscription for those that DID NOT purchase a 2 year subscription for the J1 semester is approximately $32.99 for 2 years. If you do not own a personal media device, you can purchase an iclicker device with the license at the SJFC Bookstore. There is an additional cost for the iclicker device. You must register your IClicker license through Blackboard as instructed by your course faculty. 5

6 Wegmans School of Nursing- ExamSoft and Required Technology The Wegmans School of Nursing administers student examinations through online testing software and requires all incoming students to have a laptop. The WSON utilizes a computer-based exam system, ExamSoft. The latest version of ExamSoft software is Examplify and should be downloaded well before the first exam. It is important to have the most updated version. Laptops must meet the specifications outlined by Exam- Soft. Windows-based computers are recommended for improved testing software compatibility. Please visit the ExamSoft website for current information on minimum PC/ Mac device requirements. Windows -- Minimum-System-Requirements-for-Windows Macintosh -- It is the student s responsibility to keep his/her computer in good working condition. It must be fully charged prior to testing using ExamSoft. As well, students may consider having a back-up second battery for the device during testing. Please note that all testing conducted through ExamSoft will be subject to the Policies and Procedures outlined in the Nursing Student Handbook. 6

7 Uniforms The complete Professional Appearance Guidelines are available in the WSON Nursing Student Handbook available at nursing/resources/documents.dot and the guidelines are included at the end of this newsletter. New juniors were mailed information regarding uniform purchase. Students must purchase the uniform top and pants from the SJFC Bookstore. This includes a white top with the Wegmans School of Nursing/SJFC logo embroidered on the sleeve and burgundy uniform pants. The white tops tend to run small, so pay attention to the recommended care instructions. You might want to order a larger size to accommodate any potential shrinkage. Scrub pants, denim, jeans, stretch pants, leggings, sweat pants and shorts are not allowed. Clean white or black shoes with adequate support are to be worn as part of the uniform. These shoes should be dedicated only for clinical use and not for every day wear. The following types of shoes are unacceptable: open-toed shoes, sandals, platforms, clogs, Crocs, canvas or nylon shoes (like Keds). Sneakers are acceptable if they provide good support they should be white (or mostly white) or black and easily wiped clean if contaminated with body fluids. 7

8 The Wegmans School of Nursing ID consists of a retractable badge holder with an alligator clip and a clear badge holder where you put your SJFC student ID. The badge holder and clip are available for purchase ($10) through Ms. Beverly Deason in the WSON Dean s Suite. Your SJFC student ID has your first and last name, your picture, and the word student on it, which meets the identification requirements for the local hospitals. If you are a new commuter student, you can get your picture ID done at Security at any time (located in Haffey Hall). If you are a resident student staying on campus, your picture ID will be handed out by Residential Life along with your room keys, etc. Required equipment each student needs to start clinical nursing courses: (All are available at the SJFC bookstore, online, uniform shops or medical supply vendors). Stethoscope (Littman or MDF are a good brands; 28 inch tubing; diaphragm and bell capability or high/low frequency with one head; something in the $60-$80 range is adequate). Inexpensive stethoscopes make it difficult to hear! Blood pressure cuff (aneroid gauge; nylon cuff; price range usually $15-$30) Bandage scissors (4 or 6 inch) E-Textbooks Contact the Barnes and Noble bookstore at SJFC for more information on which nursing textbooks are offered electronically, the benefits, cost, etc. Their phone number is Student Resources for Academic Assistance From Professor Tara Sacco I am the faculty advisor for the Fuld Scholars program at the WSON. The Fuld Scholars offer some mentorship in selected courses for your success. I wanted to review available resources and process/expectations with you as you are starting a new semester. 8

9 Smarthinking Tutoring: is an online tutoring program available to SJFC students, at any time Smarthinking is accessed through the mysjfc portal page - click on. Resources include drop-in tutoring, scheduled tutoring (nursing topics include pharmacology, med-surg, OB, peds, mental health and others), and offline questioning. This resource is FREE for you to use any time. There is also writing assistance through Smarthinking. ATI and Evolve Resources: There are many resources offered to you, electronically, through both the ATI and Evolve textbook/online resources. Fuld Scholar Mentor Open Group Exam Reviews: The Fuld Scholars will offer open exam reviews for their assigned courses prior to each unit exam. These are open to any student to attend, regardless of how you are performing in the course. Your faculty will post sign-up sheets for these sessions. Keep in mind -- the Fuld Scholars WILL NOT be re-lecturing content NOR will they know what is on the exam. You should come with questions about areas you are struggling with and practice questions you are having difficulty with. The Fuld Scholars will bring resources with them to help with the review and share tips for studying. Fuld Scholar Small Group Mentoring: If after the first exam your course average is 76 or less, your course faculty may refer you to a Fuld Scholar Mentor for small group review sessions. This process is only initiated after a meeting with your course faculty. As with the open group reviews, you should come with questions and identified areas that you are struggling with. The Fuld Scholars WILL NOT be re-lecturing content NOR will they know what is on the exam. College-Based Resources: On campus resources include the Math Center ( and Writing Center ( APA Resources: The required format for writing papers in the School of Nursing is APA as defined by the American Psychological Association. All students are required to purchase the most current Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association to refer to for correct APA formatting. Additional assistance with APA is available through the: 1) Lavery Library, 2) SJFC Writing Center, 3) Smarthinking, and 4) APA writing guide posted on the WSON website Writing Support at: nursing/documents/study-resources/apaexpectationsguide.pdf 9

10 Course Reminders for J2s Fall 2018 Lippincott Advisor Students should use the online library database to access Advisor at: To download the App, search Lippincott Advisor in the App store. In order to then authenticate/activate the app, there is a link for instructions on how to install and authenticate the app (see pic below). It is set up so that students can authenticate while they are on campus, or if they are off campus, the instruction page gives them a username and password to authenticate the product. The users will need to authenticate every 30 days in order to receive updates to the content. There is a collaborative schedule for the first two weeks of the semester to facilitate the scheduling of labs for Med/Surg I and II, OB, Pediatrics and Mental Health Nursing see below. Please plan accordingly with your schedule for other work/ family obligations. Thanksgiving break starts Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 5:55 pm. As stated in the Academic calendar, students will resume classes and clinical on Monday, November 26, NO EXCEPTIONS! Syllabi will be available on Bb before the beginning of classes, please print off all your syllabi and bring them to class the first day. For each clinical course, print out the syllabus that corresponds with your section and bring it to your first class/lab day. Observe the required reading assignments for the classes and labs and come prepared to class/lab. REMINDER: Each year, all students are required to read the mandatory Healthcare Organization Orientation Packet required for all of the clinical agencies and complete the posttest. The document will be posted on the WSON website: on Blackboard for NURS 317 in mid- August for J2 access. Print off the required post-test ONLY (document is > 50 pages) and complete it after reviewing the materials. Bring the completed post-test to the first NURS 317 lab. This post-test must be completed before starting any clinical course. 10

11 J 2 Newsletter NURS 306 Nursing Leadership & Patient-Centered Care II: Dr. Karen Parker and Dr. Donna Tydings NURS 306 sections 01, 02 and 03, Wed. 9/5 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm You will follow the regular schedule for the remainder of the semester Class: Check Blackboard for syllabus, schedule and preparatory reading. Required Books: See SJFC Bookstore website stores/servlet/bncbhomepage?storeid=48052&catalogid=10001&langid=-1 NURS 323 Childbearing Family: Dr. Kylene Abraham & Prof. Allison Simpson NURS 323 sections 01, 02 and 03, Tues. 9/4, 10:00 am 12:00 pm You will follow the regular schedule after week 1. Additional Requirements outside of clinical day for each student: 1-10 hour Lab sessions (2 dates, please refer to your clinical team schedule for your assigned date, time and location. Also due to different shifts and days for assigned OB clinical, your lab dates assigned may NOT be your specific clinical day and time, refer to your Clinical Team schedule). Lab introduction and practice: Either Tuesday, September 11 or Thursday, September 13 from 7:30-4:00. Your assigned date can be found on your clinical team schedule. Please refer to Blackboard for your required assigned pre-work, which includes video clips, assigned readings, completion of selected medication cards and written assignment and need to be completed prior to Lab attendance. Lab Assessment quiz: Either Tuesday September 18 9:00-11:00, Thursday September 20 9:00-11:00 or Friday September 22 9:00-11:00. Your lab dates assigned may NOT be your specific clinical day and time, and times may need to be adjusted based on classroom availability: Refer to your Clinical Team schedule). 1-4 hour Simulation Includes assigned prep work Tuesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday date TBA (this date and time will be assigned in SimManager and will be available by the first two weeks of classes. 1-Six hour session (4 hour session and 2 hours pre and post work NURS 370: TeamSTEPPS Sections 01 and 02, Tuesday, 9/4, 1:40 pm 5:40 pm. Section 03, 9/11, 1:40 pm - 5:40 pm. 11

12 Please refer to your TeamSTEPPS course (NUR 370) in Blackboard for the assigned online pre-work (1-2 hours) that is due prior to your scheduled session and your post-work due after attending your scheduled session. Class: Check Blackboard for syllabus, schedule and preparatory reading. You will have an admission ticket/assignment due your first day of class, so please check Blackboard prior to class. Required Books: See SJFC Bookstore website webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/bncbhomepage? storeid=48052&catalogid=10001&langid=-1 NURS 317 Adult & Older Health I: Drs. Christine Boev and Beth Kiss NURS 317 sections 01, 02 and 03, Thur 9/6 9:00 am-12:00 pm You will follow a normal schedule after week one Additional Requirements outside of clinical day for each student: 1 - Four hour Simulation day Tues, Thurs, Friday or Saturday date TBA (Scheduling is done via SimManager. Information will be distributed the first week of class) 1 Two ½ (2.5) hour simulation Tues, Thurs, Friday or Saturday date TBA (Scheduling is done via SimManager. Information will be distributed the first week of class) 1 -Skills practice session (1.5 hrs) Scheduling is done via SimManager. Information will be distributed the first week of class. 1 -Clinical skills check offs (return demonstration) & laboratory exam (50 multiple choice questions). Occurs during 3rd clinical day 1 -Comprehensive simulation check-off This is a 30 minute simulation check-off that occurs in the simulation lab the week before final exams. (Scheduling is done via SimManager. Information will be distributed the first week of class). 12

13 The mandatory review for all of the clinical agencies and post-test will be posted on the WSON website under Clinical Orientation Information, on Bb for NURS 317 in mid-august. Print off the required post-test and complete it after reviewing the materials. Bring the completed post-test to the first NURS 317 lab. This post-test must be completed before starting any clinical course. Class: Check Blackboard for syllabus, schedule and preparatory reading. Required Books: See SJFC Bookstore website wcs/stores/servlet/bncbhomepage?storeid=48052&catalogid=10001&langid=-1 NURS 320 Pathophysiology & Applied Pharmacology I: Dr. Lori Dambaugh and Professor Allison Simpson NURS 320 sections 01, 02 and 03, Wed. 9/5 9:00 am-12:00 pm You will follow a regular schedule after week 1. Class: Check Blackboard for syllabus, schedule and preparatory reading Required Books: See SJFC Bookstore website storeid=48052&catalogid=10001&langid=-1 WSON Professional Development Opportunities Student Nurses Association The Wegmans School of Nursing has a Student Nurses Association and all the nursing students (freshmen through seniors) are encouraged to attend meetings. General business meetings occur approximately once a month. Look for posted flyers and check your for announcements for the date and time of the meetings. Nursing Academic Honor Society Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), the Honor Society for Nursing, promotes the growth of nursing by sponsoring education programs, providing grants to researchers, disseminating the results of nursing research, and providing a forum for discussing nursing practice. The Delta Sigma Chapter of STTI is the Wegmans School of Nursing s honor society chapter. Students who have completed their junior year may be invited to join based on their class rank (usually top third of the class). Seniors who are 13

14 BS to MS Fast-Track Qualified Juniors (J2s) may apply to the BS to MS fast-track program. The deadline to apply is May 15 th. Refer to the WSON website: Students considered for admission must have: A GPA of 3.3 or better for junior level nursing courses. Two recommendations for graduate study, one from a full time WSON faculty member and one from a junior year clinical instructor. Complete the S1 Fast Track: Traditional Nursing Student Petition for Graduate Courses located on the WSON website: RNBSPetitionForGraduateCourses.pdf Preference is given to students who plan on continuing their graduate work at Fisher and those that demonstrate the ability to juggle both the senior workload and graduate work. Acceptance is based on meeting the eligibility requirements, meeting deadlines for application, faculty recommendations, and on the space available in the graduate courses for undergraduate students. If accepted into the fast track program, and if the following courses are offered with space available for undergraduate students during your S1 semester, accepted BS to MS fast-track students will take (for S1 students, this course will be in addition to regular S1 coursework for a credit load): GNUR Advanced Practice in the Care of Families (2) OR GNUR Population Health & Epidemiology (2) OR GNUR Health Policy (2) OR GNUR Healthcare Delivery Systems (2) Undergraduate students accepted to the BS to MS fast-track program in their S1 and S2 semesters, could take up to two graduate courses at undergraduate tuition costs. Students are notified of acceptance to the BS to MS fast-track program in mid- to late-august. The Registrar will register the student for the graduate course and make the necessary changes to the student s class schedule.

15 Professional Appearance Guidelines Students are responsible for following these guidelines in ALL Professional Settings. 1. Jewelry: No rings except a single wedding band. One pair of small earrings or earring posts only. No other jewelry (e.g., bracelets, necklaces, chains, dangling earrings, etc.). No facial or tongue piercings. Gauges in the ear must be capped off and closed when in uniform. Any offensive tattoo that is visible while the student is in uniform or professional dress must be covered during all clinical experiences. NO scrub pants, denim, jeans, sweat pants, stretch pants, leggings, tight-fitting, low cut, bare midriff or torn clothing*. NO open toes, sling-back shoes, crocs or clogs. Personal Grooming: Hair should be traditional/natural color(s) only, clean, neat, and short or secured above the collar. Men must be clean shaven or have a mustache/beard that is groomed and trimmed to a short length. Nails must be clean and trimmed to prevent injury to clients. No nail polish or artificial nails per hospital infection control policy. Any makeup should be minimal and conservative. Strict personal hygiene is expected. (No perfumes, colognes or scented after shave lotion should be used. Many people have allergies to fragrances.) No gum chewing (inappropriate in any professional setting). Students must follow the clinical facility s no smoking policies during clinical assignments. Student s uniforms must be free of odor of tobacco smoke. Consumption of alcohol while in the St. John Fisher College student nurse uniform is strictly forbidden. 15

16 J1 Newsletter Uniform Policy Please note that the nursing student uniform is a uniform only and no part of this uniform should be worn for any purpose that is not related to clinical. The student uniform is expected to be clean, pressed and professional in appearance at all times. 1. White uniform top with WSON/SJFC logo on the left sleeve (uniforms available through the SJFC Bookstore). 2. Wegmans School of Nursing ID retractable badge holder with alligator clip and a clear badge holder for the SJFC student ID. Your student ID has your first and last name, your picture, and the word student on it, which meets the requirements of the local hospitals. The badge holder and clip is ordered through the WSON. 3. Only all white shirts may be worn under the uniform. 4. Burgundy uniform pants. These are available only through the Bookstore. 5. Clean white or black shoes with adequate support should be part of the uniform and not for every day wear. 6. A white lab coat may be worn over the uniform shirt. 7. Students should carry a note pad, pen, stethoscope and bandage scissors with them. 8. A watch with a second hand should be worn. Identification Badge Placement: Worn on the front right side opposite the chest pocket. If you have a retractable badge holder, this can be clipped to the chest pocket or the v in the uniform top. Long-Range Planning for Nursing Graduation Each year the college holds its annual graduation ceremony in May. The exact date for the May ceremony is posted in the academic calendar in FishRNet. The Wegmans School of Nursing also holds an annual Recognition Ceremony for all of the nursing students who graduate in the summer, fall, and spring in May, a few days prior to the college-wide May graduation. All nursing students graduating the prior summer and fall are invited to attend the May graduation and WSON recognition ceremonies with the spring graduates.

17 Textbooks Below is a list of books that faculty recommend you should keep and not sell back. Books/materials needed across the UG curriculum: ALL ATI BOOKS AHRQ TeamSTEPPS 2.0 Pocket Guide: NURS 304, 306, 446; J2, S1, S2 SIM American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6 th ed.). Washington D.C.: Author. ALL LEVELS Boyd, M. A. (2015). Psychiatric nursing: Contemporary practice (5 th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer. Cherry, B., & Jacob, S. R. (2017). Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends, & management (7 th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier, Mosby. NURS 306, NURS 446 Crisis Prevention Institute. (2005). Nonviolent Crisis Intervention: Participant workbook. Jarvis, C. (2015). Physical examination and health assessment (7 th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Saunders. ALL LEVELS Lewis, S. L., Heitkemper, M. M., Dirkson, R., & Bucher, L. (2014). Medical-surgical nursing: Assessment and management of clinical problems & Study Guide (9 th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier Mosby. NURS 317, 320, 423, 428 Lilley, L., Rainforth-Collins, S., Harrington, S., & Snyder, J. (2013). Pharmacology and the nursing process & Study Guide (7 th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby Elsevier. NURS 320, 428 Morris, D. G. (2013). Calculate with confidence (6 th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby Elsevier. NURS 300, NURS 320, NURS 428, NURS 446 Mosby s Nursing video skills online (course cartridge will come bundled with Perry & Potter resources). ALL LEVELS