December Newsletter

December 2008

ADN Student Newsletter

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Scotch Doubles Fundraiser A scotch doubles bowling fundraiser is being planned for Friday, March 6, 2009 at 8 PM. The fundraiser will be held at Port Huron Lanes. 

Special points of interest:  Scotch Doubles Fundraiser

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 Finals  Instant Stress Relievers

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$30.00 per couple includes: Shoes 3 games of bowling There will be a 50/50 drawing Lane reservations are a first come first serve basis To reserve your spot you must register and prepay There will be 5 couples per lane

All monies raised will be used to benefit the SC4 Nursing Class of 2009. Registration flyers can be obtained on the blog or from one of the officers. Checks for registration can be made to Danielle N. or Nicole S. and handed in to any council officer. You may also mail your registration to Danielle N., her address can be found on the registration flyer.

 Gimme a Break  Keep Up To Date

Finals: ADN 225 and ADN 226 ADN 225—Med / Surg III

ADN 226—Mental Health

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Final Exam Info: Tuesday, Dec 16, 2008 10:30—12:30 PM M—Tec 150

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Bring a scantron and a #2 pencil

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There will be 50 multiple choice questions 30 questions covering weeks 1—12 20 questions covering weeks 13—15

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A review outline was distributed by Mrs. Prigel in class, a copy of the outline can be found on the blog.

Final Exam Info: Monday, Dec 15, 2008 11—2:20 PM M—Tec 150 Topics: (as given by Mrs. Lamont in class)

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Renal—10 questions: (UTI, ARF, CRF (end stage), renal calculi, bladder cancer, urinary diversions) Reproductive—10 questions: (Breast cancer, mastectomy, biopsy, mammogram, menstrual disorders, prostate cancer, BPH, TURP) Immune—10 questions: (Allergic reactions, HIV, OA, RA, gout) Integumentary—10 questions: (TEN, burn, rules of nines) Neuro—55 questions Vision—3 questions: (Cataract, glaucoma) Hearing—2 questions: (Meniere’s)

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Instant Stress Relievers Nursing school produces plenty of stress. Life's little hassles mount up until you say to yourself, "If one more thing goes wrong today, I will explode." When you feel too much pressure and cannot concentrate, try one of these instant stress relievers. Take six deep breaths. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Concentrate on breathing, taking the time to notice how your abdomen expands as air fills your lungs. Visit a peaceful place. Visit any pleasant scene from your past. How? Imagine it! Visualize the scene in detail. Stimulate your senses; smell the salt air, feel the warm sun, hear the waves crashing on shore, and taste the water. In just a few minutes, you will recapture the pleasure of actually being there. Stretch. Stand up. Raise your arms above your head. Stretch left and hold for a count of five, then stretch right and hold. Repeat several times. Hug someone. Four hugs every day will do a lot to calm you down. Hug the kids, the dog, your spouse, your significant other, or the mailman (not necessarily in that order). Change the scene. Walk to your window and watch the birds. Take a walk around the block or the mall. Go outside and breathe deeply.

Gimme a Break! I’m sure we are all looking forward to the end of the semester and the upcoming break. Please take some time for yourself and do something FUN! Take a day or so to do something that has nothing to do with school.

Find a friend. Choose someone who will not intrude or give advice, someone to listen to your complaints. Fellow nursing students can truly appreciate your concerns. Take an exercise break. Take a brisk walk or jog. Climb the stairs instead of riding the elevator. Exercise will improve your frame of mind. Have a good laugh. Read a joke book or humorous story. Visit a friend with a good sense of humor. See a funny movie. Just laugh; your spirits will rise. Get a fresh outlook. Stress often comes from taking yourself and school too seriously. Lighten the load by asking yourself, "What is the worst that could happen if I made a mistake or if I handed in my paper late?" The actual consequences usually are not nearly as bad as the ones we imagine. Finish something. When you feel bogged down by lengthy, complex projects, give yourself a sense of accomplishment. Pick a task you can easily finish in the next 10 minutes. Then do it. Play. A few minutes spent playing brings renewed energy and concentration to school. Use the break to have fun.

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Last day of classes / clinicals: December 12th

Change your focus. Put your school concerns aside for five minutes and concentrate on your life away from school. Plan how you will spent the evening or weekend.

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Finals: Dec 15th & 16th

Adapted from “The Student Voice”

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Classes resume: January 12th 2009

Just some important reminders before you go:

Keep Up To Date Have a GREAT and FUN holiday, be safe, be wise, and truly enjoy this time to yourself. We hope to see everyone back in January!

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