SONA  NEWSLETTER  SPRING  2014   Issue  1    

SONA  Newsletter    

Spring  2014  By:  Brianna  De  Los  Reyes    

SONA  Newsletter  Editor    

Inside  this  issue:    

Message  from  our  President    

In  1  Peter  4:10  he  states,  “Each  one  should  use  whatever  gift  he  has  received  to  serve  others,  faithfully  administering  God’s  grace  in  its  various  forms.”    Unarguably,  we  are  all  here  for  a  reason.  

The  reason  we  are  called  to  this  profession  is  more  than  being  able  to  start  an  IV,  change  a  dressing,  or  administer  medications.  We  are  called  not  only  to  be  in  true  presence  with  our  patients,  but  

also  to  reach  out  to  the  community  around  us.  Through  S.O.N.A.,  it  is  my  goal  to  not  only  focus  on  us  being  students  of  nursing,  but  also  children  of  God.    My  vision  for  this  club  is  to  find  unique  

ways  to  use  nursing  as  a  way  to  spread  the  word  of  God  through  community  outreach  and  to  use  the  gifts  God  has  given  us.      

When  times  get  tough,  we  sometimes  forget  our  purpose  as  the  hands  and  feet  of  God.  I  can  assume  that  all  nursing  students  would  describe  nursing  school  as  pure  chaos,  a  constant  battle  between  sleeping,  eating,  and  studying.  I  think  at  times,  all  nursing  students  start  to  wonder  what  they  got  themselves  

into,  but  quitting  is  not  an  option.  We  were  all  called  by  God  to  go  into  this  area  of  study  and  future  profession.  Without  God,  

imagine  how  much  we  would  truly  be  struggling  to  get  through  this  program.  Hebrews  6:10  states,  “God  is  not  unjust;  He  will  not  forget  your  work  and  the  love  you  have  shown  Him  as  you  have  helped  His  people  and  continue  to  help  them”.  As  we  

wrap  up  this  semester  with  finals,  remember  to  keep  your  head  in  two  types  of  books:  your  textbooks,  and  His  word.  Do  not  fear  

going  to  Him  when  you  need  Him  most;  continue  to  live  your  life  in  Him  and  He  will  take  care  of  the  rest.    

-­‐‑Tamara  Bowles  ,  S.O.N.A  President    

v Nursing  ISP  Teams  

v Recap  of  events  during  Spring  2014  in  School  of  Nursing    

v Where  are  alumni  now?    

v Chaplain’s  Corner  

v Nursing  school  resources      

From  top  left:  Stephanie  Sevilla,  Whitney  Cotsenmoyer,  Dr.  Perdue,  Hannah  Taylor,  Brianna  De  Los  Reyes,  Warren  Sloan,  Tamara  Bowles,  Kim  Carter,  Jennifer  Stephens,  Nick  Topoleski  

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Nursing  ISP  Teams       CBU  is  committed  to  accomplishing  the  Great  Commission  in  which  Jesus  has  commanded  His  followers,  “to  go  and  make  disciples  of  all  nations.”    Nursing  ISP  teams  are  God’s  servants  showing  His  love  through  nursing  skills  and  care.    Dr.  Geneva  Oaks,  the  Dean  of  Nursing  here  at  CBU  has  had  the  first  hand  experience  of  sharing  God’s  love  through  providing  nursing  skills  to  areas  that  had  not  been  touched  ever  before.    She  guided  the  first  nursing  ISP  team  which  was  the  start  of  the  ultimate  journey  for  the  School  of  Nursing.  Dr.  Oaks  and  her  team  knew  that  what  the  people  of  Africa  originally  wanted  was    only  medical  attention.  However,  they  instead  received  not  only  medical  attention  but  an  act  of  love  and  kindness  that  they  had  never  experienced.  Dr.  Oaks  was  called  to  assist  with  the  delivery  of  a  baby  that  was  considered  a  still  birth  because  the  baby  was  not  breathing  or  crying.  With  no  medical  supplies  or  equipment  available,  the  only  tools  she  had  was  her  faith  in  God  and  her  knowledge  of  CPR.  After  multiple  attempts,  it  was  a  miracle  of  God  that  the  baby  began  to  breathe  again.  The  people  of  this  community  were  amazed  at  the  love  that  she  provided  by  her  willingness  to  provide  free  love  and  not  give  up.    From  then  on,  ISP  has  made  extreme  efforts  to  continue  to  grow  more  nursing  teams  to  plant  seeds  of  God’s  love  in  the  untouched  nations.        

  The  theme  for  ISP  this  year  is  “Stand”  in  which  we  stand  ON  the  gospel  of  Christ,  stand  UP  and  engage  lostness,  and  stand  FAST  through  trials  THROUGH  faith.    God  gives  us  the    tools  necessary  to  accomplish  the  tasks  that  are  in  His  will.    Nursing  student,  Kayla,  had  the  experience  of  participating  in  ISP  in  the  past  and  summarized  her  experience  as,  “trusting  in  Him  and  standing  fast  in  faith  is  so  important  if  you  want  the  gospel  to  reach  the  lost.  We  have  to  remember  that  it  is  not  about  us,  but  it  is  about  God  and  His  own  will  and  desire  for  our  lives.”  Ephesians  6:13-­‐‑17  says,    “10  Finally,  be  strong  in  the  Lord  and  in  the  strength  of  his  might.  11  Put  on  the  whole  armor  of  God,  that  you  may  be  able  to  stand  against  the  schemes  of  the  devil.  12  For  we  do  not  wrestle  against  flesh  and  blood,  but  against  the  rulers,  against  the  authorities,  against  the  cosmic  powers  over  this  present  darkness,  against  the  spiritual  forces  of  evil  in  the  heavenly  places.  13  Therefore  put  on  the  full  armor  of  God,  so  that  when  the  day  of  evil  comes,  you  may  be  able  to  stand  your  ground,  and  after  you  have  done  everything,  to  stand.  14  Stand  firm  then,  with  the  belt  of  truth  buckled  around  your  waist,  with  the  breastplate  of  righteousness  in  place,  15  and  with  your  feet  fitted  with  the  readiness  that  comes  from  the  gospel  of  peace.  16  In  addition  to  all  this,  take  up  the  shield  of  faith,  with  which  you  can  extinguish  all  the  flaming  arrows  of  the  evil  one.  17  Take  the  helmet  of  salvation  and  the  sword  of  the  Spirit,  which  is  the  word  of  God.”

-Brianna  De  Los  Reyes,  S.O.N.A.  Newsletter  Editor

 

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Nursing  Events  of  2013-­‐‑2014  Year    

 Rose  Parade  Nursing  Float  2013    School of Nursing had the privilege of representing CBU in the Rose Parade with our very own School of Nursing banner.

Disaster  movie  filming,  Fall  2013  

School  of  Nursing  participated  in  Long  night  of  Arts  and  Innovation  with  the  City  of  Riverside    

Standardized  Patients    A big welcome to the first group of theater students participating in our new standardized patient program at CBU School of Nursing! The SP training program was developed and is being taught by our very own Assistant Director of LRC , Sarah Pearce, M.Ed.

Homecoming  2013  

School  of  Nursing      

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Although  our  professors  tried  to  explain  the  role  of  a  registered  nurse,  they  couldn’t  prepare  me  for  all  that  was  to  come  as  I  worked  on  a  busy  Telemetry  unit.  They  told  us  we  would  be  tired,  that  not  everyone  is  called  to  be  an  RN,  however  the  most  important  thing  the  faculty  and  staff  at  the  CBU  School  of  Nursing  shared  with  me  was  that  Jesus  has  called  us  to  care  for  those  who  cannot  care  for  themselves.  He  has  called  us  to  put  others  first  and  walk  with  them  as  they  live  their  health.  Whether  it  is  a  helping  hand,  a  healing  touch,  or  a  simple  smile,  the  CBU  School  of  Nursing  pushes  it’s  students  to  love  anyone  placed  in  their  care.     The  CBU  School  of  Nursing  pushed  me  to  think  beyond  my  little  world.  To  care  for  those  in  Riverside,  the  Inland  Empire,  North  America,  and  even  beyond  the  comfort  of  the  US.  What  a  privilege  it  is  to  be  a  graduate  of  the  CBU  School  of  Nursing.  As  we  take  vital  signs,  start  IV  lines,  or  give  medications,  we  not  only  have  the  chance  to  participate  in  real  healing,  we  have  the  opportunity  to  share  Jesus  with  each  patient,  family  member  or  colleague  we  meet  daily.      

-­‐‑Melissa  Marshall,  RN,  MSN,  PCCN  

Where  are  Alumni  Now?    

SONA  Members  serving  food  to  the  homeless  with  Compassion  Ministry,  Spring  2014    

National  Student  of  Nursing  Association  Conference,  Spring  2014    

SONA  President,  Tamara  Bowles,  Treasurer  Stephanie  Sevilla,  SONA  Advisor  Whitney  Cotsenmoyer,  Professor  Stephen  attending  the  NSNA  Conference  in  Nashville,  TN.    

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Chaplain’s  Corner    -­‐‑Hannah  Marie  Taylor,  S.O.N.A.  Chaplain    

  Matthew  25:35  

  “For  I  was  hungry  and  you  gave  me  food,  I  was  thirsty  and  you  gave  me  drink,  I  was     a  stranger  and  you  welcomed  me,  I  was  naked  and  you  clothed  me,  I  was  sick  and     you  visited  me,  …Then  the  righteous  will  answer  him,  saying,  ‘Lord  when  did  we  see  you  hungry  and  feed  you,  or  thirsty  and  give  you  drink?…And  the  king  will  answer  them,  Truly,  I  say  to  you,  as  you  did  it  to  one  of  the  least  of  these  my  brothers,  you  did  it  to  me’”  (ESV).    

  As  nurses  we  are  presented  with  unique  opportunities  to  share  the  unconditional  love  of  Christ  with  patients.  We  can  share  the  love  of  Christ  through  our  actions,  our  words  and  the  way  that  we  provide  care.    During  your  time  in  clinical  I  would  encourage  you  intercede  on  behalf  of  your  patients  in  prayer.  Pray  for  healing,  their  relationship  with  God,  and  pray  that  God  would  use  you.  This  prepares  your  heart  to  provide  care  as  the  hands  and  feet  of  Christ,  and  allows  you  to  see  Him  working  in  the  lives  of  your  patients.  

  When  I  entered  the  nursing  program  at  California  Baptist  University,  my  goal  was  to  come  along  side  my  patients  during  the  darkest  times  of  their  lives  and  to  shine  the  light  of  Christ.  It  is  very  easy  as  nursing  students  to  get  overwhelmed  with  the  happenings  of  the  day  and  loose  sight  of  Christ  in  our  practice.  I  encourage  you  to  seek  Christ  first  while  you  endure  the  challenges  of  nursing  school.  Just  as  Christ  was  faithful  to  get  you  through  pre-­‐‑requisites  and  allow  your  admittance  into  the  nursing  program  he  will  be  faithful  to  finish  his  work  in  you.  Will  you  let  him?    

 

Nursing  Retail    Contact  S.O.N.A.  

Treasurer,  Stephanie  Sevilla,  or  visit  Dr.  Perdue,  located  in  Cottage  19  for  more  

information    

Nursing  School  Resources  for  support  and  tutoring    

Here  are  the  available  nursing  tutors:      

Michael  Burris,  Krystal  Diaz,  Cassaundra  Dowden,  Teresa  Wagenaar    

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Schedule  an  appointment  with  the  tutor  and  the  course  needed.      

 

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