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Orientation PowerPoint Flashcards

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What is the textbook for class?

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Lippincott, Nursing Assistants: A humanistic approach to care giving

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What are the required immunizations for class and clinicals? When do you need them by?

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Negative TB Skin Test ( 2 tests, 2 skin reads, 72hrs in total)

COVID: 2 doses of older vaccine or 1 biovalant dose (current)

Flu Shot: must be this season’s flu shot. Typically from August to September

Due date: by week 2 or Oct 2nd for Flu shot

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General Class Information: What do you need to know?

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All Lab Days are MANDATORY

If you are sick or have flu like symptoms - text Suzanne or Alysha

All labs and online content are required by the State Board of Nurses (SBON) and are tailored each day of class

No Smoking policy!

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What are the out of pocket expenses?

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Box of Gloves

FRCC Background Check: $34.20

Scrubs for Clinicals

Watch with a Second Hand

Immunizations: Flu Shot, TB Test, Covid vaccines

Textbook

Cost of State Exam: Paid Through the school with voucher

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How will the Professor communicate with you?

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  1. Announcements on D2L
    a. Updates
    b. New class news or updates
    c.Changes to the next class
    d. Weather emergencies
  2. D2L Email: please answer
  3. By text: Text the number if being late or have questions
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How and what days do you need to check D2L?

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3 days

Mondays, Wednesday and Friday

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What are is required to be done by 1st day of class?

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Background Check

Immunizations

Completed Graduation Application

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What do you need for a background check? What is the program used for background check?

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Castle Branch
At your expense: $34.20
If you fail your background check, you cannot take either exam or clinical

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What is considered a failed background check?

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Any violent felony convictions of Homicide (No time limit)

Registered sex offenders (No time limit)

Crimes of Violence: Assault, sexual offenses, arson, kidnapping, any crime against an at-risk adult or juvenile (In the Last 10 Years)

Any offense involving unlawful sexual behavior (In the Last 10 years)

Any crime, the underlying basis of which has been found by the court on record to include an act of domestic violence (In the Last 7 Years).

Any crime of child abuse (In the Last 7 Years)

Any felony theft crimes (In the Last 7 Years) or misdemeanor theft crimes (In the Last 5 Years)

Any offense of sexual assault on a client by a Psychotherapist (In the Last 7 Years)

Crimes of moral turpitude – prostitution, public lewdness/exposure (In the Last 7 Years)

More than 1 D.U.I (In the Last 7 Years)

Any offense in another state, where the elements are substantially similar to any above.

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What is recommended by the CDC for Healthcare Workers?

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Hepatitis B Vaccine: given in 3 doses over a 6-month period. Protects from Hepatitis which is contacted through blood or bodily fluids. Born since 1993, already had the vaccine when they infant

Meningococcal Vaccine: protects against certain strains of Meningitis more particularly the more serious strains. Spread more easily since its airborne.

Varicella (Chicken Pox): Given in 2 doses to protect against chicken pox. Spread through the air and very contagious

MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella): Given in 2 doses and received as a child. Doses can only give 28 days apart. Only required if born before 1957.

Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis): Multiple injections of Tdap as a child. Should be repeated every 10 years to be protected. Been new case of Pertussis (Whooping Cough) and doctors are recommending adult booster of combination of Tdap.

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What is the Graduation Application at FRCC?

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New graduation application is required at FRCC each time you complete a certificate or degree.

Complete grad application and show proof on day 1 for bonus points

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What is the mandatory dress code for Lab days and the State Exam?

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Shirts: Short-Sleeved shirt that easily raise above the shoulder to expose whole arm & armpit (NO Tanks tops)

Pants: easily roll above the knee (NO skinny jeans / tight leggings

Shoes: Flat, slip on, non-slip shoes (NO lace-up shoes, boots)

Hair: pulled back out of the face, off the shoulder (AKA bun)

Watch: Second Hand (NO apple watches, digital)

Remember: Improper dress inhibits learning skills for you and your partner & loss of Professionalism Points!

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What is other dress code expectations?

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Hygiene & Cleanliness: maintain cleanliness and oral hygiene since we are going to be up close and person with your peers
a. NO body odor, heavy perfumes, lotions, tobacco odors or WEED!
b. Hair must be clean
c. Hair must be pulled out of face and off the shoulder.

Clothes:
a. Scrubs: only for clinicals
b. Body appropriately covered
c. Professor’s advice: wear comfortable clothes

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What is the purpose of the Nurse Aide Health Care Skills class? What do you learn in class?

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Preparation for the CNA State Exam!

Fundamental’s skills of Nurse Aide and Basic Nursing Skills

Communication skills, Patient & Resident’s Rights & Mental Health Needs

Personal care skills, Restorative services & Safety/Emergency care

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What are the requirements to pass the class and go to Clinicals?

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Hands on skills

Vital signs accuracy

Nursing skills from the textbook and PowerPoints online

Quizzes over the textbook

Discussion assignments weekly

Skills in the labs as graded assignments

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What are the Terminal Competencies for SBON?

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  1. Established Effective Communication and Competent Interactions with clients/coworkers on a one-to-one basis. The student will demonstrate the ability to form relationships
  2. Exhibit Interpersonal Skills and Skillful, Directed Interactions which demonstrate sensitivity, empathy and skillfulness to the client’s emotional, social and mental health needs. The student will demonstrate Therapeutic Communication.
  3. Apply principles of Infection Control to provide a safe and germ-free environment and promote the general health and well-being of the clients.
  4. Apply Safety Principles at all times while performing duties, and provide emergency procedures when necessary, including Heimlich Maneuver
  5. Promote and Assist clients to attain and maintain Independence, recognizing each individual’s capabilities
  6. Exhibit behaviors which promote and support Client’s Rights and respect for each individual.
  7. Demonstrate appropriate Observational and Documentation Skills needed in the assessment of client’s health, physical condition and well-being

8.Demonstrate knowledge of the Colorado Nurse Aide Practice Act (CNAPA) and follow Scope of Practice for Nurse Aides in lecture, lab and clinical and as a working CNA

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Explain what “Established Effective Communication and Competent Interactions with clients/coworkers on a one-to-one basis. The student will demonstrate the ability to form relationships “ means?

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The student will learn to introduce self properly as a healthcare worker, explains procedures, maintain professional manner and communicate professionally and effectively with resident/patients while meeting their needs as well as communicating well with facility staff members.

BIG IDEA: Communication and proper way of introductions to patients and staff members

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Explain what “Exhibit Interpersonal Skills and Skillful, Directed Interactions which demonstrate sensitivity, empathy and skillfulness to the client’s emotional, social and mental health needs. The student will demonstrate Therapeutic Communication” means?

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The student will learn how to respond appropriately to a client’s behavior, meet the emotional needs of the client through interactions and allow time for residents / patients to express themselves

BIG IDEA: Responding appropriately to the patient’s behavior while also meeting the emotional needs of the patients

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Explain what “Apply principles of Infection Control to provide a safe and germ-free environment and promote the general health and well-being of the clients” means?

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The student will learn to protect residents, self and co-workers by applying principles of good infection control at all times.

BIG IDEA: Protecting people by practicing good infection controls

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Explain what “Apply Safety Principles at all times while performing duties, and provide emergency procedures when necessary, including Heimlich Maneuver” means?

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The student will learn to consistently apply safety steps when caring for a resident as in lowering the bed, putting the call light quickly, proper technique with transfers and mobility, proper use of personal alarms, proper use of equipment and assistance with equipment, safety ADLS, dietary safety with appropriate diet requirements, observation for all safety concerns.

BIG IDEA: Thinking about the safety of patients! Examples: by lowering bed, call light, proper technique with transfers, use of personal alarms

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Explain what “Promote and Assist clients to attain and maintain Independence, recognizing each individual’s capabilities” means?

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The student will learn how to encourage independence and self-care all areas of activities of daily living (ADLS) and will offer residents choices during all care provided

BIG IDEA: Promoting independence and self care of all ADLS)

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Explain what “Exhibit behaviors which promote and support Client’s Rights and respect for each individual” means?

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The student will learn to provide resident rights by knocking and waiting for permission to enter a resident’s room, answering call lights quickly and consistently, providing care to the resident promptly, by treating all clients with dignity, respect, and abuse-free care, and by maintaining privacy and confidentiality of PHI (Protected Health Information)

BIG IDEA: Knowing patient’s rights by knocking before entering. Providing patient confidentially of PHI)

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Explain what “Demonstrate appropriate Observational and Documentation Skills needed in the assessment of client’s health, physical condition and well-being” means?

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The student will learn to observe a client for abnormalities or status changes of both a physical and mental nature, and report these changes in status promptly to the nurse. The student will observe any safety concerns of the resident and report findings to the nurse. The student will learn to document vital signs, height, weight and intake and output accurately

BIG IDEA: Documentation of changes in patients. Accuracy of taking vital signs, height, weight and intake and output of fluid and food

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Explain what “o Demonstrate knowledge of the Colorado Nurse Aide Practice Act (CNAPA) and follow Scope of Practice for Nurse Aides in lecture, lab and clinical and as a working CNA” means?

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The student will learn to provide care according to the resident care plan and to only provide care for which the student has been trained and found proficient and only care that falls within the scope of practice as a nurse aid, and a student nurse aid. The student will I learn and abide by health care professionalism standards at all times

BIG IDEA: Only providing care according to the care plan and what you are trained in “Scope of Practice”

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What is policy on attendance in labs?
Are mandatory hours and content set by the SBON New skills are taught daily You must be present for every lab to learn the required State board of Nursing Skills,
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What is the policy regarding the Personal Notification? What does Tardy mean?
Professional Notification means: you must text Alysha when LATE or ABSENT -this is part of CAN Professionalism and the State Board of Nursing training expectations to become a CNA Even with notification, repetitive tardies will be considered unprofessional Reflects current standards of professionalism in a real CNA job and part of your professionalism grade Tardy: more than 5 minutes late for training
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What does NO Call or NO Absence mean in the healthcare world? What are the repercussions? What does it mean for class?
If a real CNA or nurse does not show up for work and does not call to inform their supervisor… This can mean immediate dismissal form your job and possibly career In the healthcare world: no call or no show is patient abandonment when you do not show up for a shift where people’s lives are at stake This part of Professionalism Training in Health Care and is expected by the State Board of Nursing No show for class means: Loss of professionalism points for the week, loss of points if there is no text, hours in attendance and content will be recorded for SBON and you may not have the SBON requirements to pass the training.
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What are you being graded in? What does it mean?
Graded in on Professionalism! Professionalism is very important attribute to being a good CNA & key component to taking good care of people Colorado State Board of Nursing: requires that Nurse Aide training programs teach & assess the values and ideals of Professionalism during the course FUN FACT: Florence Nightingale said “Nursing is not only a science (knowledge & skills) but also an act of art (caring, compassion, professionalism) She was the first to define what a professional health care worker is. Final Class Grade: students are evaluated daily for Professionalism in all labs & clinicals which is part of the final class grade
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What are the categories of Professionalism including not limited to?
a. Responsibility b. Attitude & Character c. Professionalism Communication d. Appearance Professionalism includes but not limited to: a. Attitude, Work ethic & attention to detail b. Teamwork, treatment of others c. Learning the skills the correct way d. Practice length of time required by the instructor e. Timeliness, attendance & notification f. Violating the FRCC Student Code of Conduct g. Dress code in Labs h. Use of cell phones during labs loses points.
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What does the professional grade includes?
Attendance, online, in lab to meet State Board requirements Dress code for lab: proper pants, shirts, shoes, watch and hair pulled up Supplies for every lab: gloves, watch and skills packet Preparedness for lab: skills video watched before lab so you are ready to practice, gloves, skills packet brought to each lab On time for lab, texting Alysha when late On time for assignments/quizzes online as part of lecture Effort at learning/mastering skills properly/attitude Points lost for not being prepared for lab or late work: 1 week to make up with 1 letter grade down
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How can you prepared for class? What is considered your daily grade?
You are required to watch Suzanne’s skills on FRCC Nurse Aide Youtube site for the skills we will do each day BEFORE coming to class, so you are ready to practice immediately upon arrival! We only have enough time to learn each skill not do repetitive practice which means you must practice on your own time. This mandatory preparation and you will not have enough practice time to learn the skills if you do not watch these videos at home before labs. This also holds back the rest of class which is NOT ok You need as much practice time in class as possible If you do not watch the skills videos and come prepared for class, you will be behind the whole time. You will need more repetition on skills and practice than you think you do The amount of skill preparation and studying you do is directly related to passing the state exam Lack of preparation hinders your mastery of the skills and ultimately your success in the program
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What does being prepared for lab days means?
This part of your daily grade & is critical to you having enough practice time for each skill learned and critical for your success. Students are expected to come prepared: a. Wearing the right clothes b. Watch all Vimeo skills videos before class c. Contribute to class learning and not detract from it d. Spend all lab time mastering skills e. Practice interactive learning, working closely with a partner , watching them closely and assisting them to learn the skills properly f. Practice skills at home or open lab, watch videos more than once
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What is online content and how many hours?
This is same number of hours in a face-face class Lecture online is part that goes along with the skills part in labs each week You do this from home instead of being made to come to campus to sit in class for 30 hrs! Your skills lab focuses primarily on the skills for the state exam certification.. the online lecture and skills power-points covers the other half of the knowledge you need about your skills for real life, and CAN career.. Content from the lecture and Lab are both needed to pass the state exams
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What is required of you (Tests & Assignments?)
Watch for Due Dates carefully! Big reason why students don’t get As is because they miss assignments Daily Homework: Watch the videos nightly to master the skills for final exam and state exam You are required to study these videos and practice the skills at home in order to master them and know them by heart before the skills final exam which requires work and studying from week 1 on!
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How many attempts on quizzes? What software works better?
Works best on Google Chrome and on a laptop, quizzes on a timer. You have 2 attempts on chapter quizzes.
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What are types of quizzes are you going to have?
Orientation PPT/ Student Handbook Quiz Quiz 1-4 over textbook, textbook chapter PowerPoints, skills lecture PowerPoints Exam: Final Exam & Prep for State Exam In Lab Exams: Vital signs accuracy testing in class; B/P, pulse, respirations, plus also weight, intake measurement and urine output measurement Some skills are tested for accuracy in class Prior to the skills final exam Skills Final Exam: all 22 skills are mastered by this time
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What is the Skills Final Exam?
Conducted like a real state exam…. Determines safety & readiness for clinicals and important prep for the real state Exam timed test Know all 22 skills, all steps in order by heart Study begins in week 1
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What is required of you on online discussion post? How do you get the full credit grade?
Discussions: Important and common health care topics with required SBON content for training Only discuss with the professor Critical Thinking Exercises and will require thoughtful and complete answers to scenario questions. 5 sentences minimum
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What should Post#1 talk about? How many points it is worth?
(6 Points): Start a new thread, think about your Nurse Aide role NOT Nurse role. Think about what can you do as the CNA and fully explain your through process and actions.
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What should Post #2 talk about? How many points is it worth?
(12 points): Reply to Suzanne with answers to Post 2 Questions in the Lecture Post. Be very through and fully explain what and how you are thinking.. This should show you read and got something from the post. Example: What you got out of? What you learned? What stuck out important? How does impact your first post answers?
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What are the repeating themes in Discussion post?
Legal scope of practice What to report to the Nurse and when to report to the Nurse Judgement / decision making/ critical thinks CNA role vs Nurse’s role How to be an effective CNA
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How to get "A" in class?
Your post must show thoughtfulness and relevance to the topic and demonstrate knowledge gained from class lecture and textbook Post must be thorough, detailed and show good critical thinking and must address all questions SIMPLE: explain your answer and justify rationale
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What can you lose points on?
Late: DUE EVERY FRIDAY Did not answer all the questions Short Sentence with no thought or detail Professor could not tell you read the lecture post or you stated you wouldn’t change anything Answer basically right but does not show thought process Answer is partially right but missed a key component.
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What is the cell phone use policy? How does it connect to Professionalism?
Use of cell phones is distracting to students and instructors in learning environment While working in beds or interactive group --- NO CELL PHONES Small group work effort and teamwork is part of your daily grade Phones should be left on silent or vibrate. Frequent breaks on cellphone or unusually long breaks is loss of professionalism points
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What is the student code of conduct at FRCC?
Dishonesty: Cheating, copying, lying, plagiarism Forgery: misuse of records. Drugs or Alcohol: Possession of unlawful chemicals or any behavior not compatible with health care employees Disruptive Behavior: Repetitive disruption in class/clinicals sites that interferes with the learning process of other students Disorderly Conduct: Combative behavior, absence or abusive harassment Physical Abuse: threats of injury Theft: property damage or destruction Violations of school rules: requiring disciplinary action by school administration Weapons: presence of or use of weapons
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What is the weapons policy at FRCC?
FRCC has strict NO WEAPONS policy Students who have legal permission to carry a concealed weapon must be sure the weapon remains concealed at all time and have the legal permit on hand. Any weapon that is visible must be reported to the police and campus security Pocket knives must be less than 3 inches and foldable
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What are the grounds of dismissal from the program?
Comprising the safety of patients or residents Disregard for privacy and confidentiality laws and protocols (HIPAA) Any resident abuse Disregard for the regulations/scope of practice for Nurse Aides in the Colorado Nurse Aide Practice Act) Performing skills of which the student has not been trained and found proficient by the instructor.
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What are the lab rules and safety?
Don’t injure yourself, others or expensive equipment Take good care of the equipment Attend to safety of self and others at all times Watch out for things under the beds when lowering the bed like tables, trash cans because it breaks the bed’s electric wires Food and drinks are allowed in the lab NOT in beds Cost of mannequins = $2,500 NO eating or drinking in the beds NO shoes in bed NO cell phones used in bed
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What are the expectations of lab time?
Practice full length of Lab time as directed by instructor- make use of your time and DO NOT just sit around Expect to ALWAYS be working on a skill and using practice time wisely DO NOT leave without being dismissed Expect to be monitored, instructed and your skills critiqued by all class instructors 95-100% pass rates for State Exam Patient Gowns: over your clothes when you are patient, tie the gown at the neck
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What is lab clean up?
Lab clean up will be done by all students quickly at the end of each lab and directed by instructors and will include a. Make beds nice and neat b. Empty bedside hampers c. Hang up wet towels d. Pick up trash e. Empty bedside trashcans into larger cans at the front of the room f. Move mannequins
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What needs to be done after lab days?
Important to watch skills videos for each lab again at home to help master the skills Repetition is the key!!!
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What are the extra open lab days?
Students underestimate how much practice they need to do to master skills Going to practice lab before the exam will help with being confident, readiness and decreased stress
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What is the grading scale of Health Care Skills Class
A = 93-100% B = 85-92% C = 84 – 77% (pass to be eligible to go to Clinicals)
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What is Nurse Aid Clinical Experience? How many days is it?
Attend 3 days of clinical to complete Nurse Aide Training to be eligible to take the exam. Shifts are 6-2pm (arrive at 5:30am- day 1) or 2-10(arrive 1:30pm day 1) followed by 1 hour post clinical conference with instructor Paired with CNA from facility to work with Consistently meet with Terminal Competencies of SBON
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What is the dress code for clinicals? What color are you not supposed to wear?
Scrub uniforms with FRCC Name Tag and Second Hand Watch Cleaned, unwrinkled, no holes and no logos, hair is cleaned and pulled back and up. NO Street clothes Scrub Colors: NO light powdered, blue solid color or navy blue solid color Shoes: Closed toed nursing style shoes, dansko or athletic shoes, clean and good repair.
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What happens for State Certification Exam?
Occurs 3 ½ weeks following clinicals FRCC buys an electronic voucher number for each student and give to you on the last day of clinicals Prep: Written exam is 70 multiple choice (online), with 2 hours to complete. State Skills Exam: 5 skills performed completely and accurately in 30 mins State Skills exams happens at FRCC to decreased anxiety by being familiar surroundings/ increases pass rates CNA License: 7-10 business days, sign it and give to an employer
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What is required for the state exam?
Be very honest on the application Required information if answered yes: Dates of event, description, behavior, current status/outcome, have you changed your ways
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What do you need to bring with you to the state exam?
ID #1: Valid Driver’s License ID #2: Secondary form of ID: like a credit card Valid Social Security Number
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What do you need to bring to class everyday?
Medical Gloves State Exam Skills Packet Watch with Second Hand Self Dressed Correctly.

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