A Hopeful Summer, a Brighter Future
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E H Inside... T Campus New Prayer Room pg. 3 Sports Cheer, a Sport pg. 4 oncordia Arts Rock the Amp Preview pg. 5 Local/Global iPhone 5 pg. 6 Everything Eagles Pinterest 101 pg. 7 ourierInvestigate. Inform. Ignite. Involve. Volume 7, Issue 3 Concordia University Irvine Tuesday, September 25, 2012 Nursing program booms A hopeful summer, DAETONA LAURENCE students a year. However, the RN to BSN program STAFF WRITER has experienced so much growth that it is now ad- mitting up to 40 students twice a year. The cohorts Concordia has officially added a fully accred- a brighter future admitted in May graduate the following August, ited RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of and the cohorts admitted in August graduate the Science in Nursing) avenue to its Nursing Pro- next December. DANIELLE RAYMUS istry professor Dr. Lindsey Kane-Barnese, and a gram. The Nursing Program administration wrote Not only are the programs expanding, but they STAFF WRITER team of Concordia students. “I really like the idea for approval just before last fall, and the program are also experiencing great success. One of the last of helping, motivating, and inspiring children to has been a success ever since its approval. year’s ABSN graduating cohorts had a 100% pass This past summer, Concordia staff and stu- love science,” John Kenney said. “Our CUI students The Nursing program has two main avenues. rate the first time they took their National Council dents held a four week, half-day learning camp need to help others. In a way, they need it as much The program that was recently approved, the RN Licensure Examination [NCLEX]. “This is huge, for school-age children from the Village of Hope as the Village of Hope children need it. They need to BSN, is for post-licensed students who have al- very huge,” said Dr. Mary Hobus, Nursing Pro- (VOH). This camp was put in place in order to pro- to serve.” The team led the students in physics, as- ready graduated with a junior college degree and gram Director. “Our students have always done vide the kids with hands-on learning activities in a tronomy, and zoology activities. The children were have a nursing license but are now seeking to fur- well on the NCLEX. But to have all of the students variety of different subjects. The VOH is a transi- able to do hands-on experiments. “We built rockets ther their degree. pass their first time says a lot about the program, and launched them here,” John Kenney said. “The The other program, the accelerated BSN students, faculty, and their clinical learning experi- kids built them and painted them themselves.” [ABSN], is for students who have already earned ences.” Kayla Chaney, senior, was one of the Con- a baccalaureate degree in something other than Though the Nursing administration expressed cordia students participating in the science camp. nursing but have decided to change their profes- their pride and happiness over the program’s suc- “The kids loved Dr. Kenney,” Chaney said. “You sional career path and are now working towards a cess rate on the NCLEX, Terry Cottle, Assistant could just tell that they are not used to being so nursing license or degree. This program has been Professor of Nursing, also expressed her happi- hands-on with things.” Along with rocket launch- accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nurs- ness toward other aspects of the program. As she ing, the children also got to do experiments in ing Education [CCNE] since the fall of 2009. grabbed a folder entitled, “Why We Do It,” she Concordia’s physics lab, telescope activities, animal The programs have experienced a vast amount explained just that. “We are very excited about classification, and bread making, and they learned of growth since their foundation. “When we start- the pass rate but also encouraged by the number how to make liquid nitrogen ice cream. “The kids ed, there was no front end administration. It took a of students working. The graduates get a job right had a good week,” Morton said. “The graphics class while to get kick started, but now the word is out,” away. They get jobs, and they stay there. That’s designed science camp t-shirts for them, and Dr. said Dr. Carol Holt, Assistant Director of the RN to what’s really exciting.” Kenney took the kids to the Discovery Center Mu- BSN Program. For more information about Concordia’s ABSN seum in Santa Ana all wearing their Concordia sci- When the ABSN first began, the class had 29 program, contact program director Mary Hobus ence camp t-shirts.” students and was supposed to continue to have 30 by email: [email protected]. Another activity for the kids was hosted by Dr. Herb Geisler, Concordia music professor. Geisler and a group of his students held numerous music activities where the children learned how to play recorders and African hymn instruments. The children put on a performance for their parents and the staff of the Orange County Rescue Mission to display their new skills. The children engaged in numerous other ac- tivities such as computer skills led by Professor John Randall, a basketball clinic held by Dr. Kent Village of Hope summer program participants Schlichtemeier, tennis instruction from tennis march up French Hill. coach Jon Sanchez, drama and craft activities, and the kids’ favorite - climbing French Hill every af- tional housing program for homeless men, women ternoon. and children that opened in March 2008. Con- The children also worked on reinforcing their cordia became involved with VOH four years ago reading and math skills. They engaged in a math when Dr. Patty O’Connor began an on-site after- computer program and the program Read Natu- school tutoring program for the children taught rally, which focused on fluency and comprehen- by Concordia volunteers. Dr. Barbara Morton, sion. While the learning camp required accredited Professor Emeritus and former Dean of the School teachers, all Concordia students are encouraged to of Education, said, “I got involved with the tutor- volunteer for the after-school Village of Hope tu- ing program after I retired from Concordia, and toring program. Patrick Ortiz, sophomore, said, “I then I just kept getting more and more involved.” volunteered last year for the Village of Hope, and it Nursing students practice skills for real world jobs. Morton’s involvement led to the organization of really was a great experience.” Morton is encourag- the summer camp. Professors and students from a ing more Concordia students to get involved this multitude of disciplines came together to host ac- year. “This semester, the school year tutoring pro- tivities for the kids this summer. gram can still use Concordia volunteers on Tues- What are your obligations? One activity the kids participated in was a sci- day and Thursday afternoons,” Morton said. Email ence camp with Concordia physics professor Dr. Professor O’Connor at [email protected] or John Kenney, his wife, chemistry professor Inga Dr. Morton at [email protected] if you are SARAH HOSTETLER ferent disciplines can discuss topics and develop Kenney, ecology professor Dr. Rod Soper, chem- interested in helping out. STAFF WRITER personal relationships. “I’ve had the opportunity to have conversations with professors whom I will The fourth annual CUI Bono retreat will take never take a class from, and I would have missed place Sept. 29–30 in Lake Arrowhead to discuss out on that if I hadn’t stepped out of my comfort obligations of the educated mind. Provided buses zone and gone on this retreat years ago,” said Sul- will leave campus at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday and re- livan. turn Sunday at noon. The CUI Bono retreat offers all students an op- A time focused on building relationships with portunity to meet new professors and have a chance fellow students and professors, the retreat is held to talk with them one-on-one. “I believe CUI Bono at the beginning of each school year. “It’s a great is an important part of campus life because it as- kickoff event,” said Dr. Daniel van Voorhis, De- pires to the kind of excellence and thoughtful dis- partment Chair of History and Political Thought. course that characterizes the best of the liberal arts “It’s a time to think about a topic, sit down in an tradition,” said Dr. Russell Dawn, Assistant Profes- informal setting with students, and just talk and sor of History. discuss.” “As a new transfer student this year, the CUI Obligations of the educated mind, the theme of Bono retreat is something that I hope I am able to this year’s retreat, will be the central topic for in- attend,” said Joshua Anderson, junior. “It sounds tellectual discussion and conversation. Professors like a good opportunity to make some connections will begin the dialogue before opening it up for with the faculty here at Concordia and get to know students to join in and contribute their opinions. some people in a fun environment.” “This is a great way to get involved; all students To sign up, visit Dr. van Voorhis in Alpha 108. have to do is show up,” said van Voorhis. The cost to guarantee a spot is $20; however $10 “I’ve been attending CUI Bono events since will be returned upon attendance. Freshmen and the end of my freshman year,” said Elyssa Sullivan, new students may attend for free. To learn more senior ASCUI President. The retreat is one of the about the CUI Bono retreat, contact Dr. van Little scientists conducting experiments in Concordia’s lab.