Freshman Orientation Final

CLASS PRESENTATIONS 6 basic steps (pg 151)

1. Analyze you audience and goals 2. Plan, research and organize your content 3. Draft and revise the presentation 4. Prepare visual aids 5. Practice the presentation 6. Deliver the presentation

MEMORIZATION PROCESS (pg 186)

1. Registration 2. Short-term memory 3. Long-term memory

THE WRITING PROCESS (pg 158)

1. Set your schedule 2. Select a topic 3. Collect information 4. Organize the information 5. Evaluate the information 6. Create an outline 7. Write a first draft 8. Revise the first draft 9. Finalize the paper

WHAT IS SHORTHAND (pg 131)

Abbreviation of words using symbols

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT (pg 259-260)

Act responsibility Accept diversity Communicate carefully Show initiative

RIGHT BRAIN CHARACTERISTICS (pg 105)

Artistic perception Creativity Intuitive thought Music and rhythm Imagination and abstract thought Daydreaming and reflection Random thought

TYPES OF ROLES (LPN TO RN pg 57-58)

Ascribed Genetic Social Milieu Acquired Societal Professional

UNDERSTAND HOW TO CALCULATE GRADES (pg 237)

Average Weighted

ACTIVE LISTENING Ways to improve your listening skills (pg 118)

Avoid doing things that can distract you from listening Identify the main ideas Pay attention to the speaker's transition cues Mentally organize information as you hear it and devote your attention to material that seems more important Take effective notes

BRAIN ZONES AND FUNCTIONS (pg 104)

Brain stem - connects the brain to the spinal cord and controls basic functions Cerebellum - controls basic functions such as balance and coordination Cerebral cortex - controls high-level functions and voluntary muscle movements

BLOOMS LEARNING LEVELS Analysis (pg 114)

Breaking the information into parts to understand how those parts are organized and related to one another... EXAMPLE: You read a magazine article and first look at the different pieces of information presented. Then you analyze the different pieces of information by thinking about how they are related

THINGS THAT CAN AFFECT SLEEP (pg 69)

Caffeine Nicotine Alcohol Food

BUDGETS Three steps to managing a budget (pg 75)

Calculating all your monthly sources of income. Calculating and analyzing all your monthly expenditures. Making adjustments in your budget (and lifestyle, if needed) to ensure the money isn't going out faster than it's coming in.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL TRAITS AND SKILLS (pg 255-258)

Caring Integrity Dependability Trustworthiness Teamwork Openness to change Personal health

DEPELOPMENTAL THEORIST Piaget (LPN TO RN pg 41-43)

Cognitive development - the process of understanding and knowing

TIME MANAGEMENT Procrastination (How to avoid this) (pg 56-57)

Do a little at a time Juggle your deadlines Set realistic goals Stay focused Be confident about your decisions Keep your goals in mind

DEPELOPMENTAL THEORIST Erikson (LPN TO RN pg 41-43)

Eight stages of psychological development

STRESS Types (pg 60)

Eustress - Can cause a positive reaction Distress - Can cause a negative reaction

MOTIVATION Support system (pg 9-10)

Family and friends Coworkers Other students Campus discussion groups Instructors and tutors Academic advisors Student support services

BARRIERS TO ROLE DEVELOPMENT (LPN TO RN pg 40)

Fear of failure Lack of confidence Confusion regarding new expectations Feelings of being overwhelmed

WAYS TO GET ORGANIZED TO STUDY (pg 179-180)

Find a place large enough and free of distractions Organize materials in a binder with dividers Keep your backpack organized

RECOGNIZING TEST ANXIETY Common effects (pg 214)

Freezing up Panicking about tough questions Worrying about the grade you'll receive Becoming easily distracted Feeling nervous about your ability to do well Having physical symptoms of stress such as sweating, nausea, muscle tension, and headaches

THE BRAIN ON A CELLULAR LEVEL (pg 105-106)

Glial cells - these cells are the brain's supporting structures Neurons - these cells send and receive messages to one another in the form of electrochemical nerve impulses Axon - the electrical signal travels down the axon

GLOBAL vs. DETAILED LEARNER (pg 111)

Global learners excel when they think about the big picture. Detail learners prefer to learn new information in a logical pattern

CONFIDENTIALITY Private Patient Information (PPI) (pg 272)

Health records Data on billing and payment Insurance information Prescriptions Symptoms and diagnosis Test results Personal information unrelated to health care

ACADEMIC CHARACTER Characteristics (pg 21)

Honesty Avoiding gossip Accountability Responsibility

ACTIVE LISTENING Identifying main ideas (pg 119)

Introducing new topics Summarizing main points Listing or discussing a main idea's supporting details Showing two sides of the same issue Discussing causes and effects related to a main idea Identifying a main idea's problems and solutions

COMPONENTS OF AN ORAL PRESENTATION AND FORMAL WRITING (pg 156-157)

Introduction Body Conclusion Bibliography and references Appendix

MOTIVATION Tips for staying motivated (pg14)

Keep your eye on your long term goals to stay motivated with immediate tasks. Keep your priorities straight--but also save some time for fun. Keep the company of positive people; imitate successful people. Don't let past negative or less effective habits drag you down. Plan well ahead to avoid last minute pressures. Focus on your successes. Break large projects down into smaller tasks or stages. Reward yourself for completing significant tasks. Avoid multitasking. Network with other students; form a study group.

LISAN (pg 121)

LISAN is an active listening method of note taking: L: Lead instead of follow I: Ideas S: Signal words A: Actively listen N: Notes

LEFT BRAIN CHARACTERISTICS (pg 105)

Language and word use Logic, reason, and analysis Numbers and math Rational thought Sequence and order

ACTIVE LISTENING Interference (pg 119)

Letting distractions interrupt your train of thought Tuning out difficult material Allowing your emotions to cloud your thinking Assuming the material is boring Concentrating on the speakers' quirks Letting your mind wander Pretending to listen Listening only for facts and not ideas Trying to write down every word in your notes

ACTIVE LISTENING Waiting for a Signal (pg 119)

Likewise On the other hand Therefore Finally To sum up

NETWORKING Ways members of your network can offer support (pg 88)

Listening to your ideas Sharing ideas with you Making study time more relaxing Helping you in tough times

GOALS Types/Meanings (pg 16)

Long term 5-10 years away Intermediate 3-5 years away Short term 6 months to 2 years away Immediate 1 day, 1 week, or 1 month away

GOALS Goals should be

Measurable Reachable Desirable

BLOOMS LEARNING LEVELS Knowledge (pg 114)

Memorize and repeat word for word... Formulas in math class Peoples names

METALEARNING Define (pg 196)

Metalearning is a process where you ask yourself questions to become aware of your own motives, understanding, challenges and goals: Why and I reading or learning this? What's the basic content of this material? What are the orientation questions? What's really important in this material? How would I put this information in my own words? How can I draw the information? How does the information fit with what I already know?

CHARACTERISTICS AND SKILLS THAT WILL BE IMPORTANT FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER (pg 291-293)

Motivation Positive attitude Persistance Learning abilities Managing stress Managing time and resources Interacting with others Speaking the language Knowing your way around

TYPES OF TESTS (pg 223-232)

Objective tests: Multiple choice, true false, short answer, sentence completion, problem solving. Subjective tests: No single right answer Other types of tests: Vocabulary, Reading comprehension, Open book and Take home, Oral, Standardized

COMPUTER COMMUNICATION (pg 173-175)

On the web Email Online courses

STUDY STRATEGIES (pg192-194)

Practice Take breaks Make associations Acronyms and Acrostics Put information in its place Reduce interference Create lists Use imagery

CULTURAL DIVERSITY Elements of cultural diversity (pg 96-97)

Race and ethnicity Gender roles Sexual orientation Religion Socioeconomic status Age

KEYS TO GOOD HEALTH (pg 66)

Regular exercise A healthful diet Sufficient sleep and rest Avoidance of harmful substances

THINGS TO DO ON TEST DAY (pg 221)

Rest (sleep 7-8 hours) Eat small meals Avoid caffeine Exercise Have test material ready to go Arrive on time Pay attention to test instructions Budget test time efficiently

GROUP PROJECTS AND PRESENTATIONS Being a team player (pg 172)

Schedule a group meeting as soon as possible Begin by brainstorming Assigned tasks can be carried out individually, but everyone should stay in touch Before writing the first draft the group should meet again The whole group should work together during the presentation practice or revising the paper

STRESS Stress management (pg 61)

Setting priorities Simplifying your life Learning to relax Thinking positively Gaining the support of others Maintaining a healthy body

TECHNIQUES TO FIGHT TEST ANXIETY (pg 214)

Study well Relax your mind Think positively Give yourself a break Get plenty of sleep Sit up straight Eat well

COURSE MATERIAL Documents (pg 30-33)

Syllabus Class schedule Course materials list Study guides or lecture outlines Practice exercises Assignment instructions

MATERIALS USED FOR STUDYING (pg 178)

Syllabus Study guides and lecture outlines Practice exercises Assignment outlines

ATTITUDES Ways to readjust attitude (pg 8-9)

Talk positive to yourself Send time with positive people Overcome resistance to change Overcome fears

HIPPA What is it? What does it protect? (pg 273)

The Heath Insurance Portability And Accountability Act Protects the privacy, confidentially and security of all medical records

ACTIVE LISTENING Define (pg 118)

The practice of paying close attention to a speaker and asking questions to ensure full comprehension of the material

CULTURAL DIVERSITY What is cultural diversity (pg 95)

The ways in which all people are similar to and different from each other.

NETWORKING Why networking is valuable (pg 88)

To give and receive support

CAMPUS RESOURCES Which services are available at ECPI*****

Tutoring Computer lab Career placement center Library

BLOOMS LEARNING LEVELS Comprehension (pg 114)

Understand the information enough to be able to restate it in your own words... summarizing and paraphrasing explains the material to someone else

BLOOMS LEARNING LEVELS Application (pg 114)

Use the information you've memorized and comprehended to accomplish a task... Using a mathematical formula to solve a problem

3 MAJOR LEARNING STYLES (pg 107)

Visual: Make flashcards Highlight in textbook Auditory: Read notes aloud Record lectures and LISTEN later Kinesthetic: Study while moving Make flashcards and sort them as you review

CRITICAL THINKING (pg 112)

When you critically think you analyze information to form judgements about it

BLOOMS LEARNING LEVELS Synthesis (pg 114)

You put your analysis to use by developing a new idea... You take parts of information and put it together in a different way to form a new concept... Forming a plan for conducting a lab experiment

BLOOMS LEARNING LEVELS Evaluation (pg 114)

You use other methods such as comprehension and analysis to determine whether to not information has value or relevance... Determining which conclusions are actually supported by facts