Spring 2013 ADN Students. Located in Locke 213 Office Hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Closed 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CENTER OVERVIEW STAFF: Rosalva.

Spring 2013 ADN Students

Located in Locke 213

Office Hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Closed 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

CENTER OVERVIEW

STAFF:

Rosalva Garduno - Project CoordinatorLocke 212 (Office), Phone: 209-954-5418

Susan Rodriguez – Resource SpecialistLocke 213A (Office), Phone: 209-954-5445

Pam Smith – Senior Office AssistantLocke 213 (NSC), Phone: 209-954-5446

Claudia Navarro -Office AssistantLocke 213 (NSC), Phone: 209-954-5437

Elanor Merz Emergency Loans & other financial resources

Tutoring

Lending Library

Online Resources

KEY SERVICES

Borrow amount is up to $750.00

Interest Free

Loan must be paid back before the end of the semester in which you received the loan. (Example: Borrowed in February 2013, must repay by May 2013. The end of the Spring 2013 Semester)

If you qualify for financial aid, payment will be deducted from your Financial Aid Disbursement automatically.

Can borrow again if first loan is repaid on time.

ELEANOR MERZ EMERGENCY LOAN

What is the Eleanor Merz Emergency Loan?

Incoming students may apply for the loan. However, in order to qualify the student must:

Pass the drug testCleared the background checkRegistered for classes

ELEANOR MERZ EMERGENCY LOAN

Application Guidelines -

Application Process - Pick-up form in Locke 213 (NSC) and turn in to office staff.Loan application will be forwarded to the Financial Aid Office for processing. (Processing time is approximately 14 business days)Make sure that your address on the application matches the address you have on file with the college. If not make sure to fill out a “Change of Information Form” for both the Admissions and Financial Aid Office.

OTHER FINANCIAL RESOURCES

The Delta WorkNet Program is grant funded and is designed to assist students with fees associated with the ADN Program.

The Program covers:

ATI FeesBooks associated with the ADN program only (No prerequisite

courses)FingerprintingApplication for Licensure By ExaminationInterim PermitNCLEX Exam Fee

To be eligible for the program you must meet their Income base standards and be at least a Second Semester student.

WorkNet

For more information contact: Qutina NjeriDeRicco Student Services Building Room 208, Phone: 209-954-5151 ext. 6329

TUTORING

Tutoring is Free and available to all currently enrolled Delta Nursing Students.

No Referral is required – Walk ins are welcomed

Students will not be assigned to a specific tutor

Group setting - although can also be one on one sessions

Sessions are designed around specific courses

Only available on Delta Campus during business hours

Locations and times are determined by the Nursing Success Center

Check tutoring schedule on the Nursing Success Center Webpage

**Space is not guaranteed if more students show up than the tutor can accommodate at any tutoring session.**

Students can borrow items from our lending library through out the semester

Material such as books, CDS, DVDS, & VHS tapes (No textbooks)

Some of the topics in our library are –

Test Taking Strategies

Critical Thinking

Medication Calculation

Pharmacology

NCLEX Reviews

Dvds On Body Systems And Physiology

To check out items stop by the NSC, Locke 213 and speak to the staff

LENDING LIBRARY

Purpose of Lab:

To provide computer access to Online Resources

Location: Locke 228

Hours of Operation: Same as the Health Division Office.

Lab is always locked, to gain access please stop by the HS Division office and let them know that you would like to use the lab.

Be sure to log your hours every time you use the lab

NURSING COMPUTER LAB

**The lab is not a place to socialize, hold study groups, work on homework, surf the internet, eat, or sleep. **

Educational Global Technologies, Inc. (EDGT)

ATI Nursing Education

Nurse Logic

Learning System RN

Focus Review

National Council Licensure Examination - NCLEX 4000

ONLINE RESOURCES

Educational Global Technologies, Inc. (EDGT)

Online tutorials and tests for nursing education

Once account is set-up you can access these tutorials anywhere & anytime you have internet access.

It is recommended that you take a look at the following four tutorials prior to the start of the semester.

Enhance Your Critical Thinking Skills

Fundamentals: The Nursing Process

Strategies For Problem Solving

Test Master: Improve Your Study Habits And Test-taking Skills

ONLINE RESOURCES

ATI Nursing Education –

On-line resource for tutorials and functions to help you succeed in the program

Participation and testing is required for the ADN Program

You will be required to purchase the package from the ATI website before the due date

ONLINE RESOURCES

National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX 4000)

NCLEX 4000 – computer software designed to help you prepare for your NCLEX .

Allows you to take NCLEX- like tests

Allows you to build custom test (from test topics, categories, question types, format, questions and test taking strategies.

The program is designed to give you answers paired with rationales to help you learn as you go.

Is available at the computer lab only. Can not be accessed on the internet.

You can also purchase your own copy online. Cost is between $25 to $60.

ONLINE RESOURCES

Good Time Management is Key

Set your Priorities

Try to stay ahead on your studies

Do not procrastinate

Organize your classwork, work, and family life

Delegate duties at home

Ask for help

Stay Positive

QUICK SUCCESS TIPS

REMEMBER!