RN Formation. Volume 10 - Issue 2

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TOGETHER WE LEARN

TOGETHER WE CARE

TOGETHER WE GROW

ov. Dec. 2013 Jan. 2014 Volume 10Issue 2

CNSA Fresno State Students

Attending CNSA State Convention

Join us this issue for a look inside

CNSA -Fresno State Chapter as we catch

up with our alumni and prepare for NSNA

National Convention in April!

Table of Contents:

Contact your Board p1

Welcome to theFamily S16 p2

Nurse ResidencyPrograms: Catching up

with our Alumni!

p3

Needle Stick 101 What you need to

know. p7

See you in NASHVILLE! p8

Keep in Touch withCNSA Fresno! p9

Formation is a publication of CNSA-CSUF Dept. of Nursing

45 E. San Ramon Ave, M/S MH. Fresno, CA 93740

one: (559) 278-2041 Fax: (559) 278-6360


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CNSA Fresno State

Board of Directors 2013-2014

Zack Huddleston

Chapter [email protected]

Sheri Cooley

Vice [email protected]

Joy Recchio

[email protected]

Erin Kangas

[email protected]

Noah Morales

Community Health [email protected]

Jordan Burns

Legislative [email protected]

Jireh Somera

Website [email protected]

Jacquelyn Yerian

Publications & Media [email protected]

Thomas FuentezEvents Director

[email protected]

Tania Navarro

Membership Director

[email protected]

Vanesa VidalBTN Director

[email protected]

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Welcome to the Family

Class of Fall 2016!

This January, CNSA as well as other mentors in our nursinfamily greeted the Class of Fall 2016 at our Welcome Bruncand RN Boot Camp. While here, our newest nurses-in-traininenjoyed a 3-day adventure filled with ice breakers, advicon strategies for success, a skills rotation through our nursinresource center and tons of raffle prizes!


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o you think you will be ready to hit theound running as a new RN once youaduate and pass the NCLEX? Does theought of being on your own caring foratients fresh out of school soundimidating? Take a look inside what a

urse Residency Program has to offer ase catch up with Fresno State Alumni,ennis Coln

Nurse Residency ProgramsA look inside how to prepare for your post-grad life.


My name is Dennis Coln and I graduated from California StatUniversity, Fresno with my Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 20

(#S11 shout out!). I currently work as a Clinical Nurse II in thMedical ICU at UC Davis Medical Center in SacramentCalifornia. I am also a graduate of the 2013 UC Davis NursinResidency Program and have been here for just under twyears. To lend a positive word, believe me when I say that all thhard work and sacrifices you are making will pay off. You will brewarded with the keys to entering one of the greatest anmost exciting professions pursuable!


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What isa Nurse

Residency Program?

Nurse Residency Program aims to be a structured educational orientation that hospitaplement to ease the transition for newly graduated nurses into the profession and thcility they will be working in. The ultimate goal is to increase retention of new nurses e profession by preventing early burnout as a result of negatively perceived experiencuring the transition. These programs can vary in length and content but generaclude some form of mentoring, ongoing didactic education, and leadershomponent. Participation in our program lasts one year and includes monthly classes an

ctivities within our cohort. Graduation requires the completion of an Evidenced-Baseactice project and presentation to our institution's executive leadership members.

How competitive is admissioninto this type of program?

one are the golden days we've all heard of when new nurses were scouted ancruited by hospitals like #1 draft picks. Being showered with jobs and sign-on bonuse

und like a fairy tale. Things are turning around though, and the current job market few grad nurses is quickly improving. However, competition for a seat in a residencogram remains strong given the value of the participation experience itself. There wten be hundreds of applicants to each program with the interview and selectioocess being very stringent. To use my experience as an example, our cohort had ove00 applicants with approximately 30 chosen for hire. The applications are screened b

uman Resources and the top candidates are compiled into a hospital-wide pool fodividual unit-managers to select from. In my case, my manager was forwarded thpplications of 50 candidates with Medical ICU experience (attained during your senieceptorship and/or externship). From that, she chose 10 candidates to interview wite hopes of filling just 2 positions. Needless to say, I was ecstatic to find out I was choser a position.

When should I apply for Nurse Residency Program

pplication periods for these programs vary in both timing and frequency per institutioe UC Davis Nursing Residency Program currently takes applications three times a yea

enerally in the spring, summer, and fall.


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How can I set my myself

apart from other applicants?

What are the benefits of

Nurse Residency experiencementioned before, residency programs serve the essential purpose of supporting yo

rough the frightening and daunting transition to becoming an independent professionrse. Think of it as an extension of nursing school. The opportunity to have a suppo

stem of mentors and fellow new grads from Day 1 can be very beneficial for copinth the many experiences you will face in the beginning of your career. The ongoinasses serve to solidify what is being learned in the clinical setting while also providinarification for questions and concerns.

e most important thing we look at is the quality and quantity of your experience. Du have an externship? How many hours did you complete in your senior preceptorship

ave you worked in a hospital before? How big were these hospitals? Bigger hospitals wigher trauma level designations tend to see the more complex cases and offeperience with more advanced treatments. Do you have any certifications? Did yoow initiative by gathering a few on your own? Common certifications may include BLCLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC, etc. There's plenty to chose from and the classes are almost lik

eudo-experience. Having the advanced certifications shows you know what you'etting into. Think of them as another small investment towards your marketability. Hoe your grades? Yes, grades! Our program specifically asks for transcripts, not just a

verall GPA. When there so many candidates to consider, a strong GPA will help yoanding because it gives a track record of how committed you can be as a employend teammate. Try to maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 or higher if possible. What is yoork history like? Where have you worked? How long is your work history and are therny gaps? Did you leave on good terms with your previous jobs? A healthcare job etter than just any job, but no work experience is a tough sell. If you have no hospitperience, it's not the end of the world. Highlight skills such as teamwork, customervice, efficiency, ability to handle stressful and dynamic environments, etc. You'd brprised what jobs you can relate to nursing. The last few things you may want

onsider as bonuses are: languages spoken other than English, affiliation with professionganizations, volunteer work, research, strong letters of recommendation, and just a

verall professional looking resume that includes a good cover letter.


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How has your experience in this type of programchanged your feelings about being a new nurse?

aving had the opportunity to participate in a nurse residency program, I can say thaave become more involved at my institution from a leadership standpoint. The positivperience I had in completing an Evidenced-Based Practice project of my own haarked my interest in pursuing further education and research. After graduating from thogram, I went on to successfully complete the AACN critical care certificatioamination to obtain my CCRN designation. Along with serving on my unit's hirin

ommittee, I have also become a member of our Unit Based Practice Council where wive to implement new ideas to improve the overall patient care experience. This springll be completing our formal preceptor training program so that I may become a nee preceptor while also learning how to not eat my young. I encourage everyone t

pply to the many nursing residency programs available and wish you all the best in youdies!

NSA Fresno State and the Nursing Department would likethank Dennis for being a great example of a nurse

ader! We couldntbe more proud. Dennis would also likeextend his support and warmest wishes to his sister, Kelly

oln who is in her fourth semester of Nursing! May all of thecrifices and hard work lead to a bright and fulfilling future!

Inspired by this Q&A with Dennis and want to ask hiadditional questions? Feel free to email him with anquestions or concerns you have about investing your future through a Nurse Residency Program!

Dennis Coln, RN, BSN, [email protected]


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True Life: Im a new RNAnd have already had TWO needle-stick incidents.

Itsone of those situations in which you

tell yourself: It wonthappen to me. As a fresh

new graduate, I was still extra careful about all

the things they warn you about in nursing school

such as religiously gelling my hands after each

patient encounter and wearing a TB mask if I

even suspected that the patient has TB as

precaution. A needle-stick injury was the last

thing I thought would happen to me in the

months following graduation. However, not onlydid I get a needle-stick injury once, it happened

twice within my first year of nursing. Although

the needle-stick itself wasnt too painful, blood

exposure is not a thing to be taken lightly.

I was a scrub nurse for open heart

surgery and we were working late to replace an

aortic valve. Although the patient had a known

history of intravenous drug abuse, as a standardprecaution, I always wore two gloves during all

surgeries. Regardless of the safeguards I took, I

still acquired a needle-stick injury during the

middle of the case. I was reaching towards the

patientschest to load a suture that had just gone

through the aorta when the assistant surgeon

reached across me and accidentally stabbed my

finger with the suture that was in his hand. The

assistant apologized and continued on with the

procedure. Although the protocol is to get

treated for blood exposure within the first two

hours following the needle-stick, I was unaware

of the protocol, the surgery was far from over

and neither of the other two nurses in the

operating room could scrub.

I didnt receive treatment for four hours

following the initial injury and, just my luck, the

patient tested positive for hepatitis C and I was

now at risk. They explained that the chance of

procuring hepatitis C from a needle-stick injury

is 1.8%, however, because it was a small solid-bore needle, the chances of acquiring the disease

was significantly less. I decided to forgo the

prophylactic treatments for hepatitis C because

of their vile side effects for six months of routine

blood work.

No more than a few months after my six

months of blood work and final confirmation of

being negative for hepatitis c, I was stuck by

another oblivious assistant surgeon. This time

around, after learning the protocol from my first

injury, I immediately scrubbed my injured area

with betadine and went to the emergency

department to get treated for the blood exposure.

Thankfully, the patient from whom this needle-

stick injury occurred turned out to be negative

for any blood-borne pathogens. Ivehad to learn

my lesson the hard way: not only do I need to

take precaution when handling needles, but toalso keep an eye on others who are handling

sharps around me.

Not only did I get a needle-stickinjury once, it happened TWICE

within my first year of nursing.

esno State Graduate, Lia Xiong takes uside her experience as a brand new RN

ealing with her first needle-stick encounters.


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Join us in Nashville, TN for

NSNA National Convention!

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SNA National Convention in Nashville, TN is rightround the corner! We hope that you will join us one enriching experience as we explore opportunities learn and grow as both a chapter and asdividuals in the nursing profession.

opportunity FriendshleadershipbondingfunAM EXPERIENCE

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opportunity FriendshleadershipbondingfunAM EXPERIENCE

WHEN:Wednesday, April 9th

Sunday April 13t

WHERE:Gaylord Oprylan

Resort and Convention Cente

Nashville, T

For more information, attendour CNSA meetings every otherweek (see Calendar of Events).In weeks to follow, we will bediscussing booking flights, hotels,and a cost breakdown for thisamazing trip!


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Questions or Comments?Contact Jacquelyn Yerian for information

[email protected]

MentoringWant to help out your fellow nursing

students with tough subjects and

developing their clinical skills?

1StSemester Testing

Tues 1:00-6:00pm NRC

Thurs 1:00-6:00pm NRC

Skills Mentoring for all semesters

Mon 8:30am -4:00pm NRC

Wed 8:30am -4:00pm NRC

Fri 8:30am -4:00pm NRC

Volunteer OpportunitiesCome join us at the following events!

Contact Mary Ann McCarthy for details.

[email protected]

Mar 2nd 8:00am-12:00pm Madera Swap Meet

10:00am -2:00pm Madera Swap Meet

Mar 8th TBA (4 hour shifts) Deaf Community

Mar 9th TBA (4 hour shifts) Povarello House

Mar 16th 8:00am-12:00pm Sunnyside Swap Meet

10:00am -2:00pm Sunnyside Swap MeetApr 6th 8:00am-12:00pm Madera Swap Meet


Apr 13th 8:00am-12:00pm Sunnyside Swap Meet

10:00am -2:00pm Sunnyside Swap Meet

Apr 23rd 8:00am-12:00pm SAFE balance Clinic (1625 E. Shaw #155)

11:00am-3:00pm SAFE balance Clinic (1625 E. Shaw #155)

Apr 27th TBA (4 hour shifts) Povarello House

Mar 4th 8:00am-12:00pm Madera Swap Meet


TBA TBA (4 hour shifts) Sihk Punbjabi Event

Bulldog Pantry

CNSA MeetingsAll meetings will be held on

Mondays from 4:30pm 5:30pm.

Location:Music 160

Jan. 27 (NRC)

Feb. 10

Feb. 24

Mar. 10

Mar. 24

Apr. 7

Apr. 21

May. 5


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Mission: CNSAFresno State Chapter

Our Mission is to provide our Nursing and Pre-Nursing students

with opportunities that increase awareness of professional

organizations, promote education and knowledge of Nursing,

and encourage involvement on local, state, and national levels.

Furthermore, CNSA Fresno State seeks to optimize student

exposure to the diversity existing within Nursing, and establish

bidirectional communication between its members, non-members, advisors, faculty and the community.

Editor: Jacquelyn YerianPublications & Media Director

CNSA - Fresno State Chapter

Publications/Media Committee:

Jireh Somera, Kati Chaffin,

Desiree Pimentel, Jordan Burns,Noah Morales.

RN Formation is a publication of CNSA-CSU Fresno Dept. of Nursing

2345 E. San Ramon Ave, M/S MH. Fresno, CA 93740

Phone: (559) 278-2041 Fax: (559) 278-6360

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To Get Involved.

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