CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING Spring 2015 Convocation March 30, 2015
CONVOCATION GOALS Introductions SON students, faculty, staff and special guests Data gathering Guest speaker CSU Young Alumni Association Kathleen Kulik, BA 06, MEd 15 School of Nursing Updates & Announcements Student Organization Presentations
WELCOME New Students: AOs (Class of 2016)
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LET S SEE WHO IS PRESENT 1. Basic sophomore 2. Basic junior 3. Basic senior 4. AO 2015 5. AO 2016
CURRENT WORK STATUS 1. I work 30 or more hours per week outside of school. 2. I work 20-30 hours/week. 3. I work 10-20 hours/week. 4. I work < 10 hours/week. 5. I do not work while attending school.
PREPARING FOR THE NCLEX 1. I am interested in an in-person NCLEX prep course after commencement. 2. I am NOT interested in an NCLEX prep course. 3. Using Nurse Logic regularly makes me feel prepared. 4. I plan on taking a prep course elsewhere. 0% 0% 0% 0% 1. 2. 3. 4.
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE 1. I have accepted a job. 2. I have an job offer. 3. I have applied for positions--waiting. 4. I haven t begun yet. 5. I am moving and will seek a position then.
STUDENT SUPPORT Please check the SON website often for scholarship opportunities. We hope to obtain Choose Ohio First funding for next year. Check this summer so you don t miss out. If you have an unexpected need, please see your advisor. Thank you to the many donors who support our students and the SON.
GUEST SPEAKERS Kathleen Kulik, BA 06, MEd. 15 Manager, Young Alumni Association http://www.csuohio.edu/alumni/csuaa/ Megan Stumpf, SON Basic Program Class of 2016 CSU Student Alumni Association (SAA) http://www.csuohio.edu/alumni/saa/
CONGRATULATIONS TO Our soon to be graduates: Basic Seniors AOs Pay it Forward Challenge
NEW FACULTY AND STAFF David Foley, Assistant Dean Lisa Huffman, College Lecturer Raquel Rodriguez, College Lecturer Clinical Experience Coordinator Jennifer Novitski, NRL Clinical Nursing Associate Anne Dalby, Office Coordinator
THANKS TO OUR OUTSTANDING STAFF Linda Smith, Administrative Secretary Seander Garner, Secretary Mary Leanza Manzuk, Recruiter/Advisor Alexander Holt, Recruiter/Advisor Stephanie Ciesla, Recruiter/Advisor Noelle Muscatello, CE Program Assistant Graduate Assistants Student Assistants
THANKS TO OUR OUTSTANDING NRL STAFF Jacqueline Robinson Mary Moore Jennifer Svec Lauren Patton Jennifer Novitski
A ROUND OF APPLAUSE Let s recognize the School of Nursing s hardworking and dedicated FACULTY!
ASSISTANT DEAN S UPDATES East Parking Garage Tap in/tap out 3 rd exit added Librarian Theresa Nawalaniec
UG PROGRAM DIRECTOR S UPDATES Proper use of classroom ipads/notebooks Student support services Student-faculty communication
ASSOCIATE DEAN S UPDATE New Undergraduate Student Handbook School of Nursing s website http://www.csuohio.edu/nursing/undergraduate-programs/undergraduate-programs Expectations for conduct in the classroom, NRL, and clinical setting CSU Student Conduct Code Missed clinical time
STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN SON COMMITTEES Curriculum Committee APAS Committee Program Evaluation Committee Educational Technology and Media Committee Student Affairs Committee Dean s Diversity Council
NURSING STUDENT LEADERSHIP Officers or representatives elected by each cohort Officers will represent their cohort on the Student Affairs Committee
NURSING STUDENT UNIFORM FOR COMMUNITY/CLINICAL ACTIVITIES Designated green polo shirt Khaki pants or skirt Task Force Student Represenatives Nick Bowers Tchido Yao Lisa Grumbach Richelle Winner Faculty Representatives Professor Bimpe Adedipe Professor David Foley Professor Sharon Wing
DEAN S UPDATE CCNE site visit and OBN survey updates New building: Center for Innovation in Medical Professions
STUDENT NURSE ASSOCIATION Moderators: Dr. Joan Niederriter Professor Karen Pace Let s welcome the current officers!
NURSES CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Moderators: Dr. Joan Thoman Professor Barbara Cavender Let s welcome the current officers!
MINORITY ASSOCIATION OF NURSING STUDENTS Moderators: Professor Dorothy Hamilton Professor Rhonda Ashford Will return in the Fall. Stay tuned!
NU DELTA CHAPTER CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY
SIGMA THETA TAU INTERNATIONAL International Honor Society for Nurses Recognizes superior achievement and the development of leadership qualities, fosters high professional standards, encourages creative work, and strengthens commitment to the ideals and purposes of the profession.
SIGMA THETA TAU INTERNATIONAL MISSION To support the learning, knowledge, and professional development of nurses committed to making a difference in health worldwide VISION To create a global community of nurses who lead in using knowledge, scholarship, service and learning to improve the health of the world s people.
CSU S NU DELTA CHAPTER Has over 150 current members Each year Nu Delta Chapter inducts current students in the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, nursing alumni, and community leaders who have demonstrated superior scholastic achievement, leadership, and potential or marked achievement in the field of nursing Criteria for membership Academic excellence You are invited based on high GPA and Rank in the top 35% of your class Leadership potential Professional behaviors by students
INDUCTION CEREMONY Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 6pm in the Student Center Ballroom Family and friends may also attend RSVPs will be requested
DATES TO REMEMBER School of Nursing Recognition Ceremony Thursday May 7, 2015 6:00pm Waetjen Auditorium CSU Commencement Saturday May 9, 2015 (procession begins at 9:00am) The Wolstein Center Summer classes begin May 16, 2015
Thank YOU for being a part of the CSU School of Nursing!