The StethoScoop The  semester  is  in  full  swing  and  stress  from  various  classes  might  start  turning  into  exhaustion.  Manifestations  of  exhaustion  include  fatigue,  decreased  ability  to  focus,  decreased  performance  in  physical  activity,  increased  consumption  of  junk  food,  and  frequent  headaches.  While  this  might  seem  another  stressor  on  a  long  list  of  things,  view  it  as  an  opportunity  to  improve.  It  is  your  body’s  way  of  saying  “Hey,  adjustments  are  needed.”  Better  yet,  these  adjustments  do  not  need  to  be  life-­‐changing.  A  5  minute  walk.  Listening  to  calming  music  before  bed.  Drawing  a  picture.  Watching  a  video  of  a  puppy.  Having  a  scheduled  10  minute  coffee  break  with  a  friend.  Exhaustion  is  important  to  recognize  and  important  to  act  on.                    http://dailyburn.com/life/lifestyle/exhausted-­‐signs-­‐tips/    

Status  update:  We  have  completed  two  fundraisers  in  the  first  two  months  of  the  year.  WOOT!  Speaking  of  fundraisers,  LSNA  apparel  has  arrived  so  if  you  ordered  some,  please  pick  them  up!    Grilled  cheese  night  was  a  great  success.    Thank  you  to  all  of  those  involved!  For  questions  on  events  visit  our  website:  https://www.luther.edu/lsna/    

Greta  Anetsberger  (Class  of  2016):  She  works  on  a  Loyola  University  on  a  GenSurg  and  trauma  floor.    Her  favorite  nursing  class  was  MedSurg  course  in  Rochester.    She  loved  working  on  Francis  5C,  post-­‐surgical  thoracic  unit.    Her  advice  to  nursing  students  is  always  remember  to  be  kind.    She  states,  “Starting  a  job  is  hard  and  overwhelming.  There  is  so  much  more  to  learn...  but  all  that  knowledge  doesn't  matter  to  the  patient  if  you  aren't  kind,  empathetic,  and  attentive  to  their  needs.  Your  actions  save  lives,  but  your  compassion  is  what  people  will  remember.”      

Where Are They Now? LSNA Update

October 2016

 At  Valder’s  Memorial  Hospital,  you  are  working  on  the  primary  care  unit.    A  23  year  old  man  walks  in  stating  that  he  has  slept  a  total  of  5  hours  in  the  last  3  days.    What  symptoms  would  you  NOT  expect  in  this  patient?  

A. Irritable  mood  B. Increase  reaction  time    C. High  blood  pressure  D. Weight  gain  

 See  our  website  for  the  answer!    

NCLEX Prep

Wellness Topic of the Month: Exhaustion

 

Halloween  is  just  around  the  corner,  and  many  people  are  assembling  their  costumes.    For  those  who  are  still  undecided,  please  do  not  do  the  popular  “Sexy  Nurse.”  While  it  might  seem  harmless,  it  is  contributing  to  a  harmful  stereotype.  In  the  media,  nurses  are  portrayed  as  “hell-­‐raisers,”  “heart-­‐breakers,”  and  incompetent  bimbos.    Bobbie  Berkowitz,  Dean  of  the  Columbia  University  School  of  Nursing  states,  “These  stereotypes  demean  our  profession  and  are  an  affront  to  the  years  of  education  and  hard  work  we  have  devoted  for  the  privilege  of  delivering  care  to  patients.”    We  are  all  working  very  hard  to  get  this  degree  and  want  to  be  respected  for  that  when  we  graduate.    Do  not  perpetuate  the  stereotype  you  will  be  spending  your  whole  career  fighting  against.    

More harm than good: “Sexy Nurse” Costume

FAQs

What  are  some  recommended  study  methods?    Study  methods  are  tough  to  suggest  because  there  isn’t  one  that  fits  all  students.  Some  benefit  from  group  study  sessions,  quizzing  each  other  back  and  forth,  or  taking  turns  teaching  concepts  to  each  other—one  year  there  was  even  a  trivia  board  game  made  to  study  for  finals!  Other  students  find  it  more  helpful  to  spend  time  rereading  material,  looking  up  videos  (Kahn  Academy  is  a  great  source!),  and  drawing  concept  maps  (especially  if  you’re  a  visual  learner).  Try  new  things  until  you  find  something  that  works  for  YOU!    When  should  I  start  thinking  about  a  place  to  live  in  Rochester?  And  how  do  I  find  one?    This  also  varies—but  it  isn’t  ever  too  early  to  look!  Tracy  has  a  binder  of  past  Rochester  living  situations  in  her  office.  That’s  a  great  place  to  start!  You  can  also  talk  to  current  juniors  for  their  landlord’s  information,  or  google  apartments/houses  for  lease  in  the  Rochester  area.  Usually  anywhere  from  groups  of  2  to  groups  of  4  can  find  a  place.      Do  YOU  have  a  question?  E-­‐mail  knepka02@luther.edu  to  have  it  answered  in  the  November  newsletter.    

What  treat  do  eye  doctors  give  out  on  Halloween?         Candy  Corneas    Why  didn’t  the  skeleton  dance  at  the  party?       He  had  no  body  to  dance  with    What  do  you  give  a  vampire  with  a  cold?             Coffin  drops  

Happy Halloween!  

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