ATI Proctored Exam

Class,
It is now the end of our course and time for you to take the ATI proctored exam. Please remember the test taking strategies that we have focused on. Remember that it is necessary to obtain a "Level 2" in order to successfully pass this course, however, everybody has excelled during this course and I feel that there is going to be great success on this evaluation. You all have done an outstanding job with your assignments, presentations, and projects. I am impressed with the progress that each and every one of you has made. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. I will see you tomorrow for the ATI and then our "carry-in" for some fun!! :)
Ms. Hasseman

Aricept

Class,
When talking about pharmocotherapy for Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease, Aricept (Donepezil) is one of the most commonly prescribed medications. If you click on the link, you will find information about Aricept to include it's indications, use, contra-indications, side effects, and much more to include medication education for the patient/family. Please make a drug card with the information that is indicated on your syllabus. As always, if you have any questions, please let me know.
Ms. Hasseman

Dementia

Hi class,
I wanted to post this video for you to review. This video discusses dementia and will give you an overview. Please review video and perform your required readings. Be prepared for class to break into groups to give a small presentation on dementia, Alzheimers, and types of organic disorders of the brain.
As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to email me or leave a comment on this blog.
Ms. Hasseman

Adolescent Mental Health

Students,
As we discussed in class today, we are now going to be exploring adolescent mental health. Adolescents are different in the way they present their symptoms. For your first assignment in the adolescent mental health component, the below listed article must be read. You are to write an annotated bibliography. This assignment is due Monday, September 13. If you have any questions, please make sure to ask. No late assignments will be accepted. Don't forget the APA link in a previous post for help with proper formatting of your annotated bibliography. Have a great weekend.
Ms. Hasseman

Goldfield, G., Henderson, K., Buchholz, A., & Flament, M., (2010). Body
dissatisfaction, dietary restraint, depression, and weight status in adolescents.
Journal of School Health, 80 (4), pg 186 -192.

Mock Panel Interviews

ATTENTION

Mock Panel Interviews are on Monday, September 13. Watch these videos to gain a few pointers to impress our panel of employers. Remember to bring multiple copies of your resume which should be printed on resume paper. Dress is professional (suit, tie, dress, hosiery, etc). REMEMBER you only get ONE first impression.....Make it count. Remember to have good eye contact, confidence, and smile. Don't use a lot of hand gestures when you speak. We will continue working on interview questions in the last 10 of class until Mocks. Being prepared will help you appear confident and will also help with the normal feeling of anxiety. This is a fun experience that actually may give you an opportunity for a job offer as our panel of interviewers frequently hire student nurses from this exercise.







As always, let me know if you have any questions.
Ms. Hasseman

Reign Over Me Movie Assignment

New assignment. As with the movie assignment "A Brilliant Mind", you will do the exact same assignment but now you will be reading over Major Depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Once you have read the required readings and summarized the disorders to include signs and symptoms, treatments, etc, you will watch "Reign Over Me". While watching the movie, you must write down symptoms that you identify with the character (Adam Sandler), treatments, the cause of his issues once identified, his support system, and the effects of the illness on his ability to function in every day life. Now that you have already completed the first movie, this movie must be completed in APA format and should be no less than 3 pages (not including title page or reference page). If you have any questions at all, please contact me. Assignment is due 9/9/10.
Ms. Hasseman

Learning APA to write your papers

Hello Everybody,
After our discussion today on APA, it appears that many of you still don't feel comfortable with utilizing APA. Click the title of this blog and it will take you to the OWL at Purdue which will assist with APA formatting. Be careful about some of the free APA templates that you can download as many will send you in the wrong direction. For the most precise information on how to do APA, you really could benefit from purchasing the APA Guide (American Psychological Association, 6th edition)...please remember that I have offered to look over your rough-draft and give guidance any time you need.
Cynthia