Monday, February 26, 2007

The Ocean Park Motel

Hi guys, I emailed the Ocean Park Motel to see what type of a discount they would give and he sent me back this nice email and I thought I'd pass it along.

Dear Robyn,

Thank you for your interest in the Ocean Park. Beginning June 3rd, we have a variety of rooms available. For the nurseing review, we are offering one queen for $90.00 plus tax, two queens for $135.00 plus tax and three queens for $165.00 plus tax. All our rooms are non-smoking and include a private bathroom with shower, color cable TV with HBO, fresh coffee service, free wireless and phone service, and free off-street parking. Rooms with two or more beds also include micro wave and fridge.

The Ocean Park is a lovely, family-style motel with two large gardens, a small children’s playground, and an outdoor jacuzzi for our guests. We are located in a quiet, very safe residential neighborhood south of Golden Gate Park, one block from the zoo and the ocean. A variety of excellent restaurants are a few minutes’ drive away, and a breakfast diner is just around the corner.

This is the very first motel built in San Francisco, in 1936. It opened just one month before the Golden Gate Bridge, in what was then the recreational area of the City — when Fisherman’s Wharf was still filled with fishing boats! It has a unique Art-Deco styling, and it has been in our family for more than thirty years. With twenty-four rooms and suites, the Ocean Park is ideal for families who welcome our quiet, garden surroundings and outdoor hot tub after the excitement of downtown attractions. About twenty minutes from the airport, downtown, or Fisherman’s Wharf, we have public transportation at our door, direct to downtown.

For reservations please call us directly at 415-566-7020. Alternatively, you could send a fax to 415-665-8959. We ask for a credit card number, including the expiration date and the cardholder’s name, billing address and phone number. Our cancellation policy is 48 hours notice. With a credit card guarantee, we will hold the room for you all night long, no matter when you arrive.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours sincerely,
Marc Duffett

Friday, February 23, 2007

Dear Lord, I posted this on the class behind us blog..haha oopss....here yall go....


FROM MRS AZEVEDO...N10 REVIEW FOR EXAM ON MONDAY...........trends that affect h/carewhat have the concerns been for the publichow will these trends affect the work place for rnsdifferentiate between comm based nursing and comm health nursingwhat is communityhow may social systems influence comm health and vice versahow is the client defined in com based nursingknow diff between primary, secondary and tertiary preventions and apps for eachwhat is app of healthy people 2010what is contextual approach of pt advocatingwhat health disparities do we face as a nationbe able to apply cultural awareness, cult. blindness, cult sensititiveyin todays world, define familystages of fam dev.how is assesment used in comm based settings, focus on the pt and comm, how is the insturmental IADL usedwhy is an environment assesment part of comm based practicewhy is quality teaching impcompare and contrast readiness to learn with need to learndiff between cog, psychomotor and affective learningcase management vs man care vs case finding vs advocay vs consultation vs dc planning vs continuity of care vs referralthere are 58 q's mult choice, some mult multsmose are written as application a's some q's taken from lecture some from text
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Wednesday, February 07, 2007

Thursday, February 22, 2007

NURSING 10 MIDTERM REVIEW/ SPRING 2007



Trends that have affected health care…
What have the concerns been for the public
How will these trends affect the work place for RN’s
Differentiate between Community-based nursing and Community health nursing
What is community
How may social systems influence community health and visa versa
How is the client defined in Community-based nursing
Know the difference between primary, secondary and tertiary preventions and applications of each
What is the application of Healthy People 2010
Advocating for a client…what is the contextual approach
What health disparities do we face as a nation
Be able to apply cultural awareness, cultural blindness, cultural sensitivity
In today’s world…how do you define family
Stages of family development
How is assessment used in community-based settings- focused on the patient and/or community/ How is “instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) used
Why is an environmental assessment part of community-based practice
Why is quality teaching important
Compare and contrast readiness to learn with need to learn
Differentiate between cognitive, psychomotor and affective learning
Case management vs. managed care vs. case finding vs. advocacy vs. consultation vs. discharge planning vs. continuity of care vs. referral





***There are 58 multiple choice questions on this midterm. Some are multiple/multiples. Most are written as application questions. Some questions are taken from lecture and others are from the text.
From, Mrs.Azevedo

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

NCLEX Nursing Review at SFSU
I spoke on the phone with Sally Lagerquist, RN, MS who is the author/editor of Davis' NCLEX-RN Success, 2e book. She and various other nursing educators will be presenting a Nursing Review 4 day, 30 hour course on June 4, 5, 6 & 7, 2007, which will be hosted by SFSU Nursing in Knuth Hall SFSU. There is nearby motel/Inn discounts for nursing students if you tell them you are attending the Nursing Review.M. Lagerquist went on in great detail about the 99% passing success rate of this course and the various unique and funny styles used by the nursing educators to get the info across to us and into our (sometimes stubborn) heads. There will be lots of practice questions. This review is not about us reading books, but understanding the concepts and test skills and strategies to pass with flying colors. We will be given outlines for everything that is covered. No notes need to be taken.
The price is normally $275 per person. With a group of 10, the price will be $200 per person. After that the price is $275 per person regardless of group size. The price after 3/13/07 is $295. Then it goes up to $320 after 5/1/07.You can download the registration application.
Guys I really want all of us to go because I think it’s a fun way to end our class. After all we started together, let’s finish together. Everyone that I’ve talked to that attended this review class and have taken the boards have all passed.
Please post here or talk to me and let me know if anyone is interested.
If you want to check it out online, the address is,review for nurses.com
This site also offers unlimited online practice questions for 4 weeks for $89.99.

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Discounted Accommodations

Discounted Accommodations in San Francisco for the NCLEX Review

The dates are June 4,5,6 &7

Ocean Park Motel2690 46th AveSan Francisco, CA 94116Tel: (415) 566-7020
Located in the southwest corner of San Francisco in a quiet residential neighborhood, the Ocean Park is one block from the San Francisco Zoo and the dunes of Ocean Beach, where hang gliders and surfers cruise the air and water. Bicyclists, joggers, and rollerbladders enjoy the landscaped pathway to Golden Gate Park

http://oceanparkmotel.citysearch.com/?cslink=profile_info_website_cust
To get the discount you need to mention you are attending the Nursing Review at SFSU
Unlike downtown hotels, we offer free off-street parking and complimentary local phone calls. All of our rooms are non-smoking. Our garden courtyard is surrounded by smaller rooms, and we offer larger, two bedroom suites with two and three queen size beds.Seasonally adjusted rates range from $85-$100 for one queen; from $100-$125 for a queen and twin and from $125-$175 for two to three queen-size suites. Kitchens are $15-$20 extra with a four-day minimum stay, or on a space-available basis.
From the Bay Bridge:Take Highway 101 south then Highway 280 toward Daly City. Take Monterey Boulevard exit going right for two miles, continue one block on Santa Clara. Turn left onto St. Francis, continue straight onto Sloat. At 46th Avenue, turn right and go one block to Wawona.
BART:Bay Area Rapid Transit brings passengers to San Fransisco. Transfer to MUNI system and take the "L Taraval, Outbound" directly to our door.
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The Great Highway Inn1234 Great HighwaySan Francisco, CA 94122-1062
For your stay in San Francisco, Great Highway Inn offers guest rooms with 1 or 2 queen beds, king beds, and suites or rooms with 3 beds. All guest rooms are complete with private bathrooms, direct dial phones, and cable television. The third floor has beautiful ocean views.
ADDITIONAL AMENITIES/FEATURES INCLUDE:• Free parking• Fax service (available in the registration office)• Free shuttle service to UCSF Medical Center Monday through Friday• Superb location-just one block from public transportation, restaurants and convenience stores.
Our room and suite rates are priced with the cost-conscious traveler in mind, starting at:
• $125.00 ONE KING BED• $115.00 ONE QUEEN BED• $135.00 TWO QUEEN BEDS• $155.00 SUITE or ROOM with three beds
In addition to nightly room rentals, the Great Highway Inn offers extended stay options. Starting at $78/night for a single room weekly rental, the Great Highway Inn is a popular choice for visiting professionals, interns, and others who are staying in town for more than a few days.
http://greathwy.com/
CONVENIENT LOCATION TO YOUR FAVORITE ATTRACTIONSThe Great Highway Inn is located on the Great Highway in San Francisco, facing the majestic Pacific Ocean. It's easily accessible from most parts of the Bay area, as detailed on the map which can be found by clicking on the following link: MAPFor driving directions please consult one of the mapping services on the Web, or phone us at 800.624.6644 or 415.731.6644. We would be happy to mail or fax a map and directions to you upon request.

NCLEX REVIEW SFSU

Nclex nursing review class at SFSU


Hi guys,
Just wanted to give you an update on what’s going on. I talked with Sally and she’s reserved 25 seats for us. There were 40 students that went from the last class. I also talked with Bonnie and wanted her to come share her experience about the NCLEX review class, but unfortunately she can’t make it. Debbie and Bonnie will share their experience in writing and it’ll be posted on the blog.
I also need your registration forms and $200(check, money order, credit card) by March 10th. Please hand it to me and I will fed ex everything to sally.

Download registration form here.
As far as accommodation, I’ll let you know about the different places as I get more info on it. When making your reservation, don’t forget to mention that you’re there for the NCLEX review and you’ll get an additional discount.
If any of you know of any places to stay that’s close by please share it.
Please email me with any questions or suggestions,
Fazia@Comcast.net

Sunday, February 18, 2007

Hey Guys,
I was thinking we should all try to wear the same scrubs for pinning so that we look “uniform” and I found some nice looking, reasonably priced scrubs at A1 scrubs .com. Here are the links, we can talk about it next class session and see if we all agree. The top is $20 and the pants are $17.
Chuck.
http://www.a1cherokeescrubs.com/1373.htm
http://www.a1cherokeescrubs.com/198.htm

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Hi guys...I have some information for you about the Delta College NCLEX review course.

It will begin on Monday, June 11th and end on Friday June 22nd. There will be 40 hours of classroom time, and 2 hours of computer testing. The course is free to all students who qualify for the student success program. All students are required to pay the enrollment fee, and once everything is completed, the grant will reimburse the students.

Thanks,

Christine
Hi everyone. I have asked for some advice regarding how we should go about chosing our speakers for our pinning. Upon great reflection, I feel that the most appropriate and fair way to go about it is like this....

A sign up sheet will go out next class session. If you are interested in speaking, place your name unto the area of interest. You will be asked to give a small presentation to our group, telling us why you would like this oppurtunity. Soon after, these names will go onto a voting paper the following week, and the speaker will be chosen through democratic representation of majority.

Does this sound fair to everyone? If you have any other suggestions, please let me know asap.

Thank you all...

Christine

Wednesday, February 07, 2007

California Board of Registered Nursing - Licensure by Examination

I passed the NCLEX!

I found I had an RN License today!I am finally FOR REAL and feel that I can actually start moving on a plan for my new life!
I took my NCLEX on Fri the 2nd of Feb in SF and my license was issued Feb 5th. Woo Hoo! I will post in the comments on how it went, later.

Tuesday, February 06, 2007

NCLEX Questions

Hi Everybody,
Remember in the very first semester when we were given a website to access weekly NCLEX practice questions? I have saved almost all of the questions in a Word file. (about 18 pages) with answers. If you would like me to attach them to an email I would be happy to send them to you. Just email me and let me know: RobbyGirl1@mac.com
We're getting close guys! Can you believe it ???
Robyn

Monday, February 05, 2007

Announcement:

Kaplan NCLEX review course would like to come and give us lunch, and provide a practice NCLEX test, and information on their course. I will send a sign up sheet around in the next few weeks so they know how much food to bring. They are considering coming to Delta a mon-thur course for us, if we can get 15 people to sign up....also they will give us up to 100 dollars off with the min of 15 people signing into the course on the lunch day. I am working on setting a room up for them to come, it will be one of the Mondays in March after class.

Please email me if you have any questions. RNSTUDYCHRIS@AOL.COM

Also, start getting those pictures to Tammy as soon as possible. Please make sure that your name is on the back of the picture.

Take care, Christine

Friday, February 02, 2007

Hi there friends...a few announcements

1. Life Uniform has moved, they are in the Lincoln Center now.
2. Wal mart has white scrub tops and bottoms, they are only $9.99 a piece, if anyone is interested in getting their scrubs for cheap, pinning requires a full white uniform.
3. I called the office today, yes.....in our last, poorest semester we have to pay for our ATI's. Sucks, I know....if anyone is having a hard time paying, call Kim Thompson in the grant office and see if she can help you.
4. Mary Neville will be coming in to take a vote on the caps in two weeks...ladies, I urge you to please consider the feelings of some of your classmates regarding the caps...I for one, look forward to the giant thing, it is tradition and very important to many of us.
5. Caps are $15.00 a piece, cash or money order. I will bring one on Monday for all to see.
6. Last but not least.........this is our final semester. We are all tired, many getting a bit stressed (including myself), let us just hang in there, being friendly to one another, continuing support of eachotther, encouragement, kindness, compassion...we are almost there friends. And looks like everyone of the class ahead of us that took their boards...all passed on 75 q's....they are RN's now!!! The light is getting brighter, let us not shield ourselves, but bask in the warmth of it's glow (remembering the spf 99 of course! :)...take care guys~!

Thursday, February 01, 2007

ATI?

So what's the deal with having to pay for the ATI's books/tests this semester?
Anyone know?

-Lisa