Volume 35, Issue No. 1

By Dr. Brenda O'Neal, Associate Dean of Nursing

1.  Focus on what is most important

2.  Identify realistic expectations

a.  Prioritize

b. Goals should be specific

3.  Communicate with your instructor

4.  Advocate for what you need

a.  Microphone

b.  Camera

c.  Phone

d.  Wi Fi

5.  Develop a routine

6.  Support your peers/classmates

7.  Be kind

8.  Take care of your body/mind/spirit    

a.  Exercise regularly

b.  Attention to diet

c.  Take a break

d.  Take deep breaths

e.  Do activities you enjoy

f.  Seek help if worrying

g.  Get plenty of sleep

h.  Listen to music

9.  Stay informed (be aware of rumors on the social media)

10.  Remember Change is Stressful

• “My highlight is being able to get back in the kitchen” Evgeniya (Culinary Department)
• “Getting to perform an ABG.” Josh (Respiratory Therapy Department)
• “My highlight has been getting to see my son join traditional school again. He loves the school he is at. It is nice to see my son happy and enjoying his educational experience after that not being the case for a while.” Shae (Nursing Department)
• “I can tell you the highlight will be paying off my car in a couple months.” Liz (Respiratory Therapy Department)
• “My highlight is my son and food” Salona (Culinary Department)
• “Having a snow day and taking a successful ABG on a patient.” Emily (Respiratory Therapy Department)
• “My highlight has been not failing nursing school.” Emily (Nursing Department)
• “My highlight has been learning how to get back in the world and back into a normal routine” Missie (Culinary Department)
• “Getting to do a full patient assessment has been my highlight.” Wendy (Respiratory Therapy Department)
• “My highlight has been having two on-campus lab days” Raven (Respiratory Therapy Department)
• “I don’t know if I have one, the year is young.” Misty (Nursing Department)