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WKU KANS NEWS / ISSUE 1 SPRING 2015 1
Need to Know Info: WHAT IS KANS?
The National Student Nursing Association (NSNA) is YOUR national pre-professional nursing organization. - http://www.nsna.org/ The Ky Association of Nursing Students (KANS) is the
state level group. http://mykans.org/index.html
And WKU BSN KANS is our local chapter. We are student led & student focused with faculty support. KANS/NSNA MEMBERSHIP: NSNA membership, which includes State KANS membership is encouraged (but not required) for all students. Join online at: http://www.nsna.org/Membership/StudentMembership.aspx
Membership is $35/year. To run for office or be a class representative in WKU KANS students must be members of NSNA.Students may participate in WKU BSN KANS meetings and service events without being a member. However, NSNA/KANS membership can only be listed on your resume if you officially join and pay dues.
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS: All nursing students must participate in a minimum of 1 meeting and 1 service event per semester. These minimal participation requirements are mandatory to meet the BSN program goals of encouraging service and professionalism. But why just do the minimum? We encourage you to participate in any & all KANS opportunities for further self-development. Participation looks great on your resume! You can use the WKU Student Engagement Activities Transcript (SEAT) site http://wku.edu/academicaffairs/ee/seat.php to keep an online record of your participation. When you reach 4
th semester you have will this info to transfer to your resume.
MEETINGS: Meetings provide you with information about nursing careers & professional issues. At least 3 meetings will be held each semester and will include chapter business and speakers. Sign in sheets for each semester will be used to track attendance. It is YOUR responsibility to arrange to attend at least one meeting and to sign in. Please plan ahead.
SERVICE EVENTS: Service events give you a chance to get involved with medical and health events in the community. Event opportunities will be posted on the WKU BSN KANS Facebook site, in MCHC classrooms, and emailed out to the bsngeneric list serve.
It is the YOUR responsibility to select an event, sign up as directed, and submit a WKU BSN KANS service event form. The form must be signed by an event representative and handed in with your final clinical evaluation to your instructor in the following classes: 1
st semester – Physical Assessment
2nd
semester - Med Surg I 3
rd semester – Med Surg II
*The service event form is posted on the "BSN Orientation” &“BSN Prelicensure Student Info" Bb sites under KANS tab. Please Note: 1
st sem. students can fulfill their meeting requirement by
attending the KANS orientation meeting led by the KANS Vice President after Fundamentals class one day. 4th sem. meeting & service event requirements will be met in class. CLASS REPS: Each semester will have KANS representatives. One KANS rep from each semester will attend each meeting. Semester rep responsibilities are to keep their classmates informed about what’s going on with KANS.
MORE INFO: For questions about WKU BSN KANS Contact KANS officers, reps, or faculty advisors.
WKU KANS NEWS
Fall 2015 Issue 1
August 29, 2015
WKU KANS NEWS / ISSUE 1 SPRING 2015 2
WKU BSN KANS
Fall 2015
Leadership Team President:
Christopher Stanfield (4th sem)
[email protected] Vice President:
Candi Lynch (4th sem.)
[email protected] Treasurer:
Kori Renick (4th sem.)
[email protected] Social Media Officer :
Michelle dille (3rd sem.)
[email protected] Recording Secretary:
Caroline Carter (4th sem.)
1st sem.
To be decided 2nd sem.
Preston Gothard
Brandon Davis 3rd sem. KANS reps:
Scott Cassady 4th sem. KANS reps:
Carolyn “Michelle” Burggren
Lead and 3rd semester Faculty Advisor:
Deanna Hanson [email protected] 4th semester Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Audrey Cornell [email protected] 2nd semester Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Dawn Garrett-Wright [email protected] 1st semester Faculty Advisor:
Lori Fox [email protected]
Stay connected with
WKU BSN KANS
on Facebook
WKU BSN KANS has a Facebook page exclusively for current BSN members. This page lists all our events and their information and also where you can go to find answers or to give feedback to someone else seeking answers. The page was created as part of WKU groups so that means you will need a @topper.wku.edu email to join. For those of you whose Facebook account is already set up with your WKU email: Simply search for WKU KANS and click “join".
For those of you whose Facebook is NOT set up with your WKU email: Either send an email to [email protected] or send her a message on Facebook including your WKU email and she can send you an invite.
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KANS Cares – FALL Community Involvement Projects:
September Rivendell Clothes Drive During the month of September bring new or gently used clothes for ages 5 yrs -18 yrs, Male or Female. Shoes and Sweatshirts are appreciated (no hoodies please). Undergarments may be donated but must be new. All clothing should be modest and age appropriate.
October HOTEL INC. Food Drive During the Month of October all Non-Perishable Food items accepted. SEMESTER RIVALRY WHICH SEMESTER WILL DONATE THE MOST? Candy for the class who wins!!! Help support the local food bank of HOTEL INC.
November TOYS 4 TOTS During the Month of November please donate new toy items to be donated to children during the Christmas Holidays.
Boxes will be available for donations during each month. *Please remember that giving a little, whether it’s a pair of shoes, a can of soup or a new toy can make ALL the difference in another person’s life. For more info: Contact Candi Lynch – KANS VP [email protected]
KANS Social Event:
Mon. Oct. 5
th
MCHC 2271 11am – 12:30 pm
Join us for a quick and easy lunch on the first day back after Fall Break
Get a slice of pizza, fruit, chips, and a water for
ONLY $3 extra slices of pizza $1 each
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State KANS News:
New State KANS Website! http://mykans.org/index.html
KANS Conference 2015
October 2 -4 (WKU’s fall break)
Embassy Suites, Lexington
KANS is joining forces with KNA’s Education Summit this year to
have a phenomenal conference for
nursing students, faculty, and KY nurses.
Students who are members of NSNA can run for
state office! Email your completed applications to
by September 15th to be pre-slated as a candidate.
Also, online registration is now live!
http://mykans.org/2015-kans-convention.html
WKU BSN Students can receive meeting OR event credit for
attendance at state conference!
Just get the event form signed.
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Service Events for Fall 2015: Participation in one each semester is required but everyone is welcome to participate in any or all events.
WKU BSN KANS is using VolunteerSpot to organize our upcoming activities. Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps 1) Click this link to see WKU KANS activity signups on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/6B8Tv2 2) Review the activities listed and choose the one(s) you like. 3) Sign up! It's Easy!
Anytime during semester New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding Location: Pine Springs Stables, 600 Bill Ferguson Rd., Bowling Green, KY Contact: Mrs. Jackie Reynolds, NBTR director Check out the website for this facility that allows children with disabilities to develop motor, cognitive, and social skills through interaction with horses. http://www.nbtr-bg.org/ They welcome nursing students to work one on one with the students that come to ride. There is a volunteer orientation which is required that lasts 2 hours. They usually do these the last Monday of the month but they are also willing to hold a special one for nursing students if there is enough interest. SIGN-UP: Contact Mrs.Reynolds directly for more info: [email protected] (270) 202-9114 or (270) 777-3600
9/8-9/12 (Tues-Sat) Lil’ Angels Attic Times: see below, sale open to public Fri. 9am-7pm and Sat. 8am-noon Location: Broadway United Methodist Church, 1323 Melrose St., Bowling Green, Ky 42104 From Ford's Furniture on Scottsville Rd just follow the big hot pink signs. Event Contacts: Deanna Hanson, WKU BSN faculty LAA is a Children’s Consignment Sale for Charity that donates to local organizations that serve children and families. Students care for the children of the workers in the nursery or work in the sale for a 3 hour shift. Check out the Lil' Angels Attic website at http://www.lilangelsattic.org/ There is a map, more info about the sale, etc. For those of you with children in your life: volunteers can shop early at the preview sale Thurs. night. Let Mrs. Hanson know if you want to shop the preview sale so she can be sure they have your name at the door to let you in. See more details on LAA website. Click on “Home”, then “Shopping the Sale”. Check-in at volunteer check-in desk and get your KANS event form signed. Wear WKU shirt, modest shorts/pants, & athletic shoes. Contact Ms. Hanson for more info [email protected] Shifts:
Wednesday 9/4
8:45a-12:00 noon (4
needed)
12p-3:15p (4 needed)
3p-6:15p (4 needed)
Thursday 9/5
12p-3:15p (4 needed)
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Friday 9/6
8:30a- noon (4 needed)
12p-3:15p (4 needed)
3p-6:15p (4 needed)
Saturday 9/7
7:30a-11:00a (4 needed)
10:45a-2:00p (4 needed)
1:30p-4:30p (4 needed)
SIGN-UP: on VolunteerSpot http://vols.pt/6B8Tv2, Please do not volunteer through the LAA website.
9/12 (Sat.) Walk to End Alzheimer’s Time: 10 am Location: Circus Square Park, 601 State St., Bowling Green, KY 42101 Event Contact: Dr. Dawn Garrett Wright, WKU BSN faculty, KANS advisor Registration at 9am | Ceremony at 9:45am | Walk at 10am Route Length:1.5 mi. WKU SON has a team. There is no fee to walk but participants are encouraged to collect donations. Wear a WKU or nursing t-shirt. Contact Dr. Garrett Wright for questions [email protected] SIGN-UP: http://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2015/KY-GreaterKentuckyandSouthernIndiana?team_id=279986&pg=team&fr_id=7508
9/13 (Sun.) Stay in School Festival Time: 3 pm - 6 pm Location: Cottage Chapel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 917 Par Makers Rd, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101. Event Contact: Pierre Quinn, Pastor This is a community event offering school supplies, food, giveaways, and health screenings. They need students to take blood pressure. BRING YOUR B/P CUFF & STETHOSCOPE. Check in with Pastor Quinn when you arrive. They will have a table for you. This is a good opportunity to practice measuring b/ps on clients of all ages. Wear your SON Polo or a WKU t-shirt. Shift: 3 pm – 6 pm (3-4 students needed) SIGN-UP: on VolunteerSpot http://vols.pt/6B8Tv2
9/19 (Sat.) Suicide Prevention Out of Darkness Walk Time: 10 am-12 noon Location: Ephram White Park, 855 Mt. Olivet Rd. Bowling Green, KY Event Contact: This is an event you sign up for and participate in on your own as a walk participant. Several students may want to register as a group and walk together. We can have a SON team if someone would like to take the lead. There is no fee to walk but participants are encouraged to collect donations. Wear a WKU or nursing t-shirt. SIGN-UP: http://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=3266
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9/26 (Sat.) Center for Courageous Kids 6K Run and 1 Mile Walk Time: 8 am-11am Location: Covington Woods Park, 1044 Covington Avenue Bowling Green, KY Event Contact: This is an event you sign up for and participate in on your own as a run or walk participant. Several students may want to register as a group and walk together. We can have a SON team if someone would like to take the lead. There is registration fee for this event (see link below). Must signup online by 9/21. Wear a WKU or nursing t-shirt. SIGN-UP: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-courageous-kids-6k-run-and-1-miler-tickets-16791322297
10/6 (Tues)
Open House for Nursing 102 students
Time: 4 pm-6 pm
Location: Medical Center Health Science Complex
Contact: Christopher Stanfield, KANS President
Students in 2nd, 3rd , or 4th sem. are needed to answer students questions about the nursing program and show N102 students around MCHC. Wear your community uniform (SON Polo and kakhi or black slacks) or your red scrubs. Contact Chris for more information [email protected] Shift: 4 pm-6 pm (5 students needed)
SIGN-UP: On VolunteerSpot http://vols.pt/6B8Tv2
10/13 (Tues.)
STT Blankets for Hospice Event
Time: 4:30 pm – 7 pm
Location: MCHC 2271
Event Contacts: Dr. Lynette Smith, WKU SON Graduate Faculty, Deanna
Hanson, WKU BSN faculty, KANS advisor
Kappa Theta chapter of Sigma Theta Tau (International Nursing Honor Society of Nursing) is teaming up with WKU Nursing students to make fleece tie blankets to donate to Hospice patients. Dinner and supplies will be provided for participants. ***Note: Students must sign-up so we can get a count for blanket supplies and food. Contact Ms. Hanson for more info [email protected] SIGN-UP: On VolunteerSpot http://vols.pt/6B8Tv2
10/16 (Fri.) The Medical Center 10K Classic Health & Fitness Expo Time: 4 pm - 8 pm Location: Sloan Convention Center, 1021 Wilkinson Trace, Bowling Green, KY Event Contact: Dr. Audrey Cornell, WKU BSN faculty, KANS advisor Volunteers will do blood pressure & body fat analysis screenings. Dr. Cornell usually attends with you. BRING YOUR B/P CUFF & STETHOSCOPE. Wear your community uniform (SON Polo and kakhi or black slacks). Shift: 4 pm – 8 pm (6 students needed) SIGN-UP: on VolunteerSpot http://vols.pt/6B8Tv2
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10/17 (Sat)
Light up the Night – Hospice of Southern Ky fundraiser
Location: The Warehouse at Mt. Victor, 2539 Mt. Victor Ln., Bowling Green, KY
Event Contact: Angie Geron Hospice of Southern Ky volunteer coordinator.
They need volunteers to help serve a family style meal. PLEASE WEAR A
WHITE SHIRT & BLACK PANTS. Students get to eat the leftovers : ) Tyrone
Dunn will be playing during the event so you’ll get to enjoy the music.
http://www.morningstarav.com/Tyrone.html Students last year really had fun at
this event. Call Ms. Geron for any questions: 207-779-9204
Shift: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm (20 students needed)
SIGN-UP: On Volunteerspot http://vols.pt/6B8Tv2
10/24 (Sat.) WKU Relay for Life – School of Nursing Team Time 6 pm Location: WKU’s Preston Center, 1 Big Red Way, Bowling Green, KY 42101 Contact: Deanna Hanson, WKU BSN faculty, KANS advisor WKU SON has a team. We will meet at 6 pm, watch the opening ceremony followed by the survivor’s lap then walk a mile or two. There is no fee to walk but participants are encouraged to collect donations. Wear a WKU or nursing t-shirt. Contact Ms. Hanson for questions [email protected] SIGN-UP: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=69615&pg=team&team_id=1883420
10/24 (Sat.) Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky Buddy Walk Time Registration starts at 9am and Location: Hot Rods Stadium, 300 8th Avenue Bowling Green, KY 42101 Event Contact: Kim Link, WKU BSN faculty The Buddy Walk is a great event that raises money to provide year-round services for individuals with Down syndrome and their families, some of whom several of you met at the Buddy House! Students will help monitor children’s activities and may also be asked to participate in the Buddy Walk. Wear your WKU polo or KANS t-shirt. Parking is free in the parking garage right beside the ballpark. Check in by going to the volunteer table and letting them know you are a nursing student. We would love to have as many people as possible to attend this event! Please feel to email Kim Link with any questions. Shifts: 8am to 10am or 10am to 12pm SIGN-UP: on VolunteerSpot http://vols.pt/6B8Tv2
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11/6 (Fri.)
SON Homecoming Alumni Event honoring Dr. Susan Jones
Time: 4 pm-6 pm
Location: Medical Center Health Science Complex
Contact: Dr. Beverly Siegrist, WKU SON Graduate Faculty
Dr. Susan Jones, professor emeritus of the SON, is being honored at this event
which will raise money for a scholarship in her name. This scholarship will support
travel for WKU nursing students participating in study abroad programs or
traveling to conferences to present their scholarly work. Students will help with the
silent auction, registration of alumni, and giving tours of MCHC to SON alumni.
Shifts: 4 pm – 6 pm or 6 pm – 8 pm
SIGN-UP: On VolunteerSpot http://vols.pt/6B8Tv2
Fall 2015 Date & Times TBA – more info soon Medical Center Expectant Parent Fair Location: MCHC Auditorium For info on this community event see website: http://www.mcbg.org/internal/wellness/Community_Events/Expectant_Parent_Fair.aspx SIGN-UP: Will be on VolunteerSpot when date announced http://vols.pt/6B8Tv2
REMINDER: KANS apparel orders are due by
Fri., Sept. 11th
Order forms were emailed or are available
from Deanna Hanson, MCHC 2230
Return $ and order forms to
KANS Officer, KANS Rep.,
or KANS Advisor
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Upcoming Meetings:
NOTE: Socializing and snacks start 15 min prior to meetings.
Meeting 1
Tues., Sept 15th 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Recent grads panel We’ve invited recent BSN graduates back to MCHC for an informal panel discussion. They were students like you in the past couple of years! They’ll share their thoughts on job hunting, the NCLEX, being a new nurse, and answer your questions.
Meeting 2 Mon., Oct. 12th 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Professions in Nursing Three nurses will share info with you on their particular nursing career areas and professional organizations you can join. Speakers include:
Kim Bourne, RN – This WKU faculty member and current local KNA chapter president will share what being an active member of your professional organization can do for YOU. Marla Carter, RN – This nursing professional designs, implements, and educates staff on computer information systems and electronic medical records at Vanderbilt Hospital. Learn how a RN can lead this process and make it more nurse friendly. David Carter, RN – This CRNA with Army Reserves experience will share his military career journey. Get info. about this type of career and may get ideas for a career path of your own. Mr. and Mrs. Carter are also the parents of 4th Semester student Caroline Carter!
Meeting 3 Date and time TBA
Flight Nursing Ever wondered how you become a flight nurse and how they take care of patients in the cramped space of a helicopter? A flight nurse speaker from Air Evac will tell us what this job entails from taking call, picking up patients, to certifications and training. It’s great for all nurses to know how this emergency response team works. Also get an up close tour of the helicopters. Watch for more info.
