friends to rns session 1

fRieNds to RNBy Katelyn Finnegan and Phil DeSena

IntroductionsKatelyn - Past experiences in nursing school:

- Member of MNSA - Co-Vice President - Co - President

- National Student Nursing Association’s Happening Reporter for Imprint magazine (2015 - 2016) → Imprint Editor (2016- 2017)

- Nursing Students Association of New York State Mid Hudson Regional Director (2015 - 2016)

- Nurse Intern at Winthrop University Hospital, currently a nursing assistant at Winthrop’s Hematology Oncology Infusion Center

- Member of Sigma Theta Tau

- Earl Grey Tea enthusiast, Banjo player, obsessed with my lab-hound mix, Nahla the Dog

Phil - Past experiences in Nursing school:- Member of MNSA - Co-Secretary - Co-Vice President

- National Student Nursing Association Member

- Nurse Intern at South Nassau Communities Hospital - NICU, currently a nursing assistant at South Nassau Communities Hospital Pediatrics Unit

- Member of Sigma Theta Tau

- Country music, beach, and summer fan

DO NOT BE INTIMIDATED….LOOK AT US.

MORE REASONS NOT TO BE INTIMIDATED

You classes...1.A + P I and II

a. THE LAB

b. Flash cards

2.ORGO

3.Micro

4.Nur 129a. Group project

5.Nur 139

6.AND BEYONDDDDD

Envision your goalsLeadership: Start now!

1. Consider applying to MNSA’s subcommittee

- We will take five applicants

2. Scholarships

- Molloy financial aid office, NSNA foundation

3. Organizations...whats the difference betweenMNSA, NSNA, ANA, NLN?

Time managementHow to use your time wisely when you are busy.

Katelyn’s least favorite sentence in theEntire world: “I dont have any time!”****CUE THE BIGGEST EYE ROLL********

Study Habits1.Actually read your TB

a. There are questions throughout the chapters and sometimes professors use them on tests.

b. Professors can test you on anything. Including things that were covered in the chapter but not necessarily on their powerpoint

2.Record

3.Index cards

4.Make your own test

5.Clever copy a. Example: Anatomy

6.Find a study group

Take a break.1.Make sure you get enough sleep.

2.Make time for things that make you feel refreshed

3.Go to the gym, see a movie, see your friends. Whatever makes you - you.

Time for questions! No question about who theBest looking dog in America is…

Nahla the Dog Rothenstein Finnegan

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