G130: Health and Illness 1

Orientation

Spring 2021

Congratulations and Welcome!

G130 Team• Faculty for lecture – Amy Thach– Eva Potts

• Faculty for clinical/lab– Amy Rangel– Amy Thach– Eva Potts– Kris Widman– Sandie Pak

G130 Course Components

• Divided into 3 sections:– Lecture– NEST (lab)– vSim Clinical

Lecture

• Zoom• Lecture hours–Monday: 8:00 10:00 and 10:30 to 12:30

NEST /Lab

• Tuesdays from 8:00 to 10:30 and 11:30 to 2:15• Fridays from 8:00 to 1:30 or 3:30

– Refer to course schedule• Open lab time is different - check the schedule

posted outside of NEST and on Canvas

Clinical Experience

• For the first six weeks (on campus on Fridays):– Clinical time will be spent between campus and online

• Starting week 7 of the semester– Clinical time may include online or community experiences – 12.5 hour clinical shifts– Students may be assigned to a clinical group on:• Wednesday• Thursday • Friday

• Schedule is subject to change

Nursing G131: Professional Nursing 1

• Enroll in Professional Nursing 1 (G131) in addition to

Health and Illness 1 (G130)

– G130 and G131 are separate classes and

enrollment in one class does not automatically

enroll one in the other.

– Nursing courses must be taken in the order

approved by BRN

• Meets on Tuesdays from 3:00 – 5:10 the first 8 weeks

of the semester

Math Competency Exam

• Given each semester. Must pass to move onto the next semester

• 3 chances to pass a math competency exam – must pass at 90%

• On-line ATI tutorial is available• Math folder on Canvas site will be open

– Canvas will be open and available one week before the start of the semester

Computers

• Must have access to a working computer with a camera

• On-line proctoring software will be via Respondus• All papers are expected to be word-processed/typed• Campus is offering a chrome book loan program

– For further information: https://www.goldenwestcollege.edu/student-equity/clp/

Nursing Student Requirements

• Outside company (Complio) will email students directly:– Vaccinations/shots/flu– CPR– Malpractice Insurance

• SEP/Degree Works via the counseling office• Professional Learning Contracts for those who don’t

have the following by the deadline posted on Canvas: Coursepoint, ATI, lab kits, uniforms

How to prepare for the upcoming semester

• Review information in the math folder posted in Canvas and complete the math practice problems

• Log into Canvas 1 week before the semester begins – note items on the “to-do” list– View the Lynn Skills videos (within the “Getting Ready

for School” PPT) prior to the 1st week of school

• Have stethoscope by Week 1• Have full uniform by Week 3 – order early

Preparation continued

• Order ATI – refer to nursing forms page• Register for CoursePoint – add our course classes– Concepts– Lynn Skills

• Lab kits – refer to nursing forms page• Monitor Canvas daily as important announcements

will be placed as they come up• Write a letter for upcoming scholarship opportunities

Communication Expectations

• Utilize and check your GWC student email • Respond timely (within 48 hours) of any

requests from the office or faculty• For course related information, communicate

via Canvas email starting on the 1st day of the semester

• Proper email etiquette is expected

Infection Risk Reduction During the COVID Pandemic

• Screening• Hand hygiene• Social distancing• Masks• Disinfection of common areas• Other

For Urgent Questions/Concerns