So Glad to See You All !

Hi All,

Great job everyone! Your journal entries were wonderful and I can see that you have really embraced this new part of the program with comittment and excitement. I am extremely proud of all of you and the supervisors are already giving me compliments on my students. Thank you.

Reminder: Get time sheets signed Friday, record hours on master schedule and keep up the good journal writing. Don't forget the CC binder - have it with you every day.

KAISER INTERNS: Ariel Chan will email you with the code for you to sign in on the computer when you arrive at site. Please text me if you do not get an email.

KAISER INTERNS: Computer Training on MONDAY 12/5 AM AND PM CLASS –
GO TO LIVERMORE KAISER I.T. Room, 1st Floor.
AM: 9:45 to 11:45 ~~~~ PM 1:30 to 3:30.

The Kaiser supervisors said they are very proud of you! They were very impressed with your professionalism. It makes me so proud that you are representing the program well. Thanks for making my life easier. I have more time to think of new ways to make your life better!

Take care and see you soon.

Mrs. Erceg

Day Two...How are you?

Hi Everyone,

I will get to see you tomorrow and I am looking forward to it. I have been able to visit some of you and will get to see all of you at your sites. I know you are all representing the program well and I thank you for that.

Please have your journals ready for me to see and we'll have an open forum to discuss some highlights of your first two days. Bring your CC binder to class!!! Do not forget...thank you.

Please bring in your donation tomorrow, Wed. 11/30 for Tri-Valley Haven (teen gift).

Document your hours on the year-at-a-glance calendar as well as your time sheet. First time sheet gets turned in on Wednesday, 12/7. Have the supervisor or staff member sign your time sheet on Friday, 12/2.

TONIGHT! Medical Explorer Meeting at 6:00.The meetings will be held in the back of the Cafeteria on the Pleasanton Hospital campus (there will be signs if there is a change), and will start at 6:00 pm.Critical Care/Intensive Care (11/29) and Surgery (12/13). The next meeting will be the usual last Tuesday of the month, BUT NOTE the December meeting will be on Tuesday 12/13 to avoid the holiday.

See you tomorrow.

Mrs. Erceg

Welcome back!

Hello Interns,

I hope you had a great week off. I have already seen several of you today at your sites and I'll be visiting more of you this afternoon. Great job everyone!

Please bring in your donation on Wed. 11/30 for Tri-Valley Haven (teen gift).

Another reminder, make sure you are writing in your CC binder (journal) daily and documenting your hours on the year-at-a-glance calendar as well as your time sheet. First time sheet gets turned in on Wednesday, 12/7.

KAISER INTERNS: The afternoon orientation tomorrow 11/29 - starts at 1:30, not 2:00 (Pleasanton)

TOMORROW NIGHT! Medical Explorer Meeting at 6:00.
The meetings will be held in the back of the Cafeteria on the Pleasanton Hospital campus (there will be signs if there is a change), and will start at 6:00 pm.

Critical Care/Intensive Care (11/29) and Surgery (12/13). The next meeting will be the usual last Tuesday of the month, BUT NOTE the December meeting will be on Tuesday 12/13 to avoid the holiday.

Important: There has been a HIPAA violation at ValleyCare by a volunteer (not from ROP). A volunteer posted something on Facebook about a patient and a nurse. NEVER post anything on the web that occurred at your site. Please report any issues directly to me. Thank you.

Take care and keep an eye on the blog!

Mrs. Erceg

Happy Thanksgving Medical Professionals !

My hope for everyone is that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. Think about what and who you are grateful for. I know I am grateful to have such a wonderful group of people to work with….all of you! I know you are going out there on Monday the 28th to show our medical community what you can do. Represent the program well, learn all you can and have a wonderful experience at your community classroom site.

Do your parents have your site information? Please post at home and ask parents to put my cell ph# in their phones.

Organize your CC binder during the holiday week. Make sure you have tabs for each section. Demonstrate your organizational skills!

Time Sheet Reminder: You do not turn in a time sheet to me on 11/30. You will turn one in for the week of 11/28 to 12/4 on 12/7. Your grade is affected each time a time sheet is late. Work on 100% return each Wednesday.

Tri-Valley Haven Gift Drive – Please bring in donations on November 30th. Have questions? Call me on my cell.
(510) 305-5111

Please put on your calendar: (Thanks for handling sign-in David)You are invited to attend the ValleyCare Health System Medical Explorer Post Meeting “CRITICAL CARE AND INTENSIVE CARE” Valley Care Medical Center ~ Tuesday, November 29th 6pm-7:00pm 5575 W. Las Positas Blvd. in PleasantonRoom 2 – next to the Cafeteria. This is a free program with free food! - Sponsored by Valley Care Health System

NEXT BLOG ENTRY: November 28th. Please remember to check the blog each evening Monday through Friday for the entire school year. Thank you.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Mrs. Erceg

One more day......

Hi Everyone!

The first 1/3 of the school year is over already! Now the adventure begins. Today, I said goodbye to my GHS folks and tomorrow, I say goodbye to my LHS, FHS, DHS, AVHS and VHS students and wish them well. I am anxious to see the rest of you tomorrow. Got game? Well I have just the thing...medical terminology!

Please put on your calendar: (Thanks for handling sign-in David)

You are invited to attend theValley Care Health SystemMedical Explorer Post Meeting
“CRITICAL CARE AND INTENSIVE CARE”
Valley Care Medical Center ~ Tuesday, November 29th 6pm-7:00pm
5575 W. Las Positas Blvd. in PleasantonRoom 2 – next to the Cafeteria
This is a free program with free food! - Sponsored by Valley Care Health System

Take care,

Mrs. Erceg

Just a few more days....

....until Thanksgiving week! Then you start internship after that...I am so excited for all of you as you embark on this new adventure.

Thank you Kelsey, Cody, Vik and Irman. Great job today as classroom managers! I appreciate all the help.

HOMEWORK DUE TOMORROW: Post the internship site info sheet with my card on it in your home. Have your parent(s) put my cell phone number in their phone for emergency purposes.

Fill out the time management master schedule page and bring it in tomorrow. Please, do not do this in class - have it ready to review. Ask a parent to sit down with you and help schedule your week. Plan for the first week of internship and beyond. Feel free to copy the master schedule, or create one of your own using Microsoft Word (tables).

Hey Anthony...where's the candy? I prefer dark chocolate.

Have a great night and happy scheduling!

Mrs. Erceg

You all rock !!!!

I am so proud of my ROP students.....I received everyone's online assignment today. I even had my classroom manager check out the binders. Thank you for preventing calls home, etc.

Thank you Kory, Cassidy and Krista for a job well done. I appreciate your help as classroom managers.

All students: Take your badge/lanyard and uniforms home if I have them in the classroom.

Anthony, bring candy this week. I need some more. ; /

Good News Bears Volunteers: Make sure I have a time sheet for your hours on Sun. 11/13.
Thanks so much for showing up and helping the community.

Thank you so much for bringing in gifts for teens in need at Tri-Valley Haven. The sign up sheet is very impressive! We already have a few bags, but need more. One gift is fine!

Tomorrow, we will work on CC binder, medical abbreviations, MT, and office maintenance and management.

Have a wonderful evening!

Mrs. Erceg

Have a great three-day weekend!

Hi Everyone, Remember our veterans and honor those who serve.

Hey Amador and Foothill...we missed you today. What a party we had! (a medical terminology party that is). I know you're disappointed. We'll have another one...or 50.

DUE MONDAY, NOV. 14: Safe Schools Online Project (your final). Complete no later than Saturday, 11/12! Please, no printer issues or other excuses. This is worth 200 points.

MONDAY, NOV. 14: SKILLS LAB - Patient check-in, care, vital signs, etc.
TUESDAY, NOV. 15: CC Binder Completion/Internship Information and more.

Good News Bears SUNDAY, NOV. 13th. 9:00 2410 Armstrong/Livermore, near Boomers. Thanks to all who signed up to help! Remember to bring me a signed time sheet signed by Jeanie Haigh. Thank you my wonderful care bears.

ALL ValleyCare interns: Please review the website for NextGen Software. Just review, no need to register. I will be doing a demo for you soon.

Tri-Valley Haven Holiday Gift Drive: Deadline: 11/30 - Can you help? Thanks to all of you that signed up to bring something. Deadline is the first Wednesday of our first week of internship.

MEDICAL STUDENTS! The Arthritis Foundation is now accepting applications for our 2012 Summer Science Internship Program. This program places 12 outstanding students in leading rheumatology/immunology laboratories at the University California, San Francisco and Stanford University. Students can learn more about the internship and apply through our Summer Science Internship
Website: www.SummerScienceInternship.kintera.org.Beth M. Miller ,Community Development Manager 415-356-5483 arthritis.org/chapters/northern-california/

Take care,

Mrs. Erceg

Travis, Anna, Daniel, Kelsey and Alex...and all other ValleyCare folks who do not have the blue sticker for your badge....please bring in your badge/lanyard tomorrow. Thanks!

Good News Bears SUNDAY, NOV. 13th. Thanks to all who signed up to help! They are....Samantha, Kory, Jessica C., Jazmin, Mayte, Michelle, Xochilt, Courtney and Kelly. Way to go!

4 Days left - Safe Schools Online Project (your final). Complete no later than Saturday, 11/12! Please, no printer issues or other excuses. This is worth 200 points. SEE ME IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE!!! There are no judgments here, just offerings of kind words and guidance, okay?

Tri-Valley Haven Holiday Gift Drive: Deadline: 11/30 - Can you help? REPS: Please One thing would be great from each student !!!! I am so anxious to see what is brought in.

The Arthritis Foundation is now accepting applications for our 2012 Summer Science Internship Program. This program places 12 outstanding students in leading rheumatology/immunology laboratories at the University California, San Francisco and Stanford University. Students can learn more about the internship and apply through our Summer Science Internship Website: www.SummerScienceInternship.kintera.org.

Beth M. Miller ,Community Development Manager 415-356-5483 Direct
Arthritis Foundation arthritis.org/chapters/northern-california/

See you tomorrow! The orientations are going great...thank you for your patience and understanding. Your teacher is feeling a little anxiety about all of the preparations...but it isn't anything we can't handle together...right, health care team?

Have a great night.

Mrs. Erceg

Orientation time!

Orientations continue and I need to meet with the veterinary students tomorrow to go over a few things we discussed today.

THANK YOU Dr. Aulakh !!! We are so lucky to have had you here with us for a two-hour orientation on veterinary medicine. You are a wonderful person!

Thank you Zoe, Samantha, Nicole and Devin...for being classroom managers today. Whew, a lot got done thanks to you all.

4 Days left - Safe Schools Online Project (your final). Complete no later than Saturday, 11/12! Please, no printer issues or other excuses. This is worth 200 points.

Kaiser Interns: BRING IN YOUR FORMS. There are a few of you that need to bring in some tomorrow.

Tri-Valley Haven Holiday Gift Drive: Deadline: 12/5 - Can you help? REPS: Please help me organize some folks to donate tomorrow. One thing would be great from each student !!!!

Take care and more fun tomorrow. Thank you for your patience so you can be with patients. Right Cody? lol

Mrs. Erceg

Preparations have begun!

As we continue our orientations and CC binders, remember that I have faith in every one of you. I will be hearing good things from your supervisors after you get going at site. I just know it. Please give your parent my cell number (510) 305-5111 and ask them to store in their phone and at home.

5 Days left - Safe Schools Online Project (your final).

Thank you Lindsey and Joey for being my classroom managers today! You worked hard, I appreciate your help so much. It's crunch time for your teacher - CC preparation. : /

Kaiser Interns: BRING IN YOUR FORMS tomorrow. Completion will have you ready for the Kaiser orientation and get you approved for computer access at your site.

Hey Vik - Please tell your Dad we are very grateful we have him visiting and helping our veterinary students with their training tomorrow. AM veterinary students - please ask me for the field trip form so you can attend. (Kory, Cassidy and Cassi)

Tri-Valley Haven Holiday Gift Drive News: Thank you Erika donations!

More orientation and site information tomorrow. Be here or be in fear (of missing out!)

Have a great evening!

Mrs. Erceg

Have a great weekend everyone...you deserve it!

I am busy getting orientations underway. I thank you in advance for all of the cooperation and hard work that I will expect over the next two weeks as we prepare to start at our sites.

Thank you Jessica and Irman for being my classroom managers today!

Kaiser Interns: Please memorize your SS# so we can get you approved for computer access at your site.

Great Skit Today! - It was wonderful to have you make us all aware of early detection of breast cancer...and that it occurs in men.

Hey Vik - Please tell your Dad that we are really looking forward to his visit with our veterinary students on Tuesday at 1:00! AM veterinary students - please ask me for the field trip form so you can attend.

Thank you to Kelsey, Yari, Anna, Jessica W., Danielle, Anthony, Gaby and
Jessica C. for being the coordinators for the Tri-Valley Haven Holiday Gift Drive. Let's get some donations in as soon as possible. Let's make a donation box, okay?

Christine Dillman (anyone can call her anonymously for help)
Tri Valley Haven Christine@trivalleyhaven.org 667-2707

If needed, please get a few of the Safe Schools assignments done this weekend. Make a plan, set a goal and turn it in early!

Have a great weekend and next week....think "How can I impress my new site with my enthusiasm and knowledge"? You will all do a good job out there, I just know it.

Mrs. Erceg

You look great in uniform!!!!

Thank you all for looking so GREAT today. I love the day of the class photo. You looked very professional.

Thank you Travis and Vik for helping me out today as classroom managers.

DUE TOMORROW 11/4: Specialty area research paper (copy and paste info from the internet) that's fine....here are the topic areas, regarding your site: Type these words with the associated information under each one:

PROCEDURES, VOCABULARY, PATIENT EDUCATION INFORMATION, INSTRUMENTATION/EQUIPMENT, AND COMMON MEDICATIONS.

Example key words for the internet: "common medications used in a ________ office" and/or "anesthesia used in ________setting". Print out at least two JOB DESCRIPTIONS related to your site. Look at your notes from class - we covered the specialists in each anatomical section of the body. Print out Medical Assistant Administrative and Medical Assistant Clincal job descriptions too. Staple it all together in the order stated above.

DUE TOMORROW 11/4: Form signed by a Career Center Specialist regarding your visit.

IMPORTANT - ALL KAISER STUDENTS !!! - Please memorize your SS#. In order for you to have access to the computers in the medical departments, you will need to give this number on a form, the info will be saved and NO ONE else will have access to this number other than Kaiser. Once the information is logged, the form will be shredded by the volunteer coordinator.

Don't forget......keep working on the online assignments....Safe Schools. 200 pts!

I am so proud of your support of Tri-Valley Haven!!! It was so wonderful to give Christine Dillman a check today for $100.00 - that was YOU that made that happen by buying bottled water in the classroom. We will continue to sell water and start working on the holiday gift drive. Thank you Danielle and Anthony from the PM class for stepping up and being the PM representatives for this gift drive. Hey AM.....would two of you be representatives too? I will make sure you have a certificate for your portfolio.

Take care and I'll see you tomorrow, you good looking bunch of people you.

Mrs. Erceg

Get ready to schedule appointments and surgeries!

CLASS PHOTO TOMORROW!!! Please wear your uniform, badge, lanyard, and proper footwear. I want to see nice hairstyles and exquisite grooming, as well as proper make-up, jewelry and by the way...take out any facial piercings. I know you will all look great!!! Please come to class dressed and ready to go.

More on the PDR tomorrow and then to appointment scheduling.


Thank you Sierra and Krista for being classroom managers. You really helped me out today.



HOMEWORK: Show me a draft of your assignment that is due Friday. List out all of the titles listed in the 11/1 blog, with a bulleted list below each one, AND print out two or three job descriptions for jobs in your specialty area. Ask me for help if needed.



ALSO FOR HOMEWORK: Bring in your medication schedule, filled out with at least three medications, their strength, and times to be taken. Use a family member's medication (no names please - or just use patient name "Mrs. Jones").

By the way, thank you for exhibiting wonderful critical thinking skills, focus and attention today. Way to go medical interns!

LPC tonight.....High School Seniors and Parents night...free parking for this event. 6:00 to 9:00 in the Physical Education Complex, building 2500, park in parking lots E and P.

Take care and I'll see you tomorrow.

Mrs. Erceg

Thank you Marcella and Danielle for being classroom managers today.

We learned a lot today about using the "PDR", Physician's Desk Reference. You can now identify and research a medication. More tomorrow.


REMINDERS:

Assignment due on 11/4 - please research your specialty area and your site's website (if there is one). For instance, kp.org, valleycare.com, etc. Please look up your site online. Follow the instructions from class regarding the bulleted list. We'll cover it again tomorrow.

Tonight's HOMEWORK: Bring in a draft of the assignment above.(copy and paste info from the internet) that's fine....here are the topic areas, regarding your site: PROCEDURES, VOCABULARY, PATIENT EDUCATION INFORMATION, INSTRUMENTATION/EQUIPMENT, AND COMMON MEDICATIONS. Example key words for the internet: "common medications used in a dental office" and/or "anesthesia used in dental setting".

The Safe Schools online assignments are due on the 14th...but try for the 7th. I have eight completers!!! Plan accordingly because it is worth 200 points - it's your "final". Do not turn in late - treat it like your final.

Career Center Appointments: Extended deadline: 11/3, turn in paper on 11/4.

Get your uniforms ready! Class photo on THURSDAY 11/3.

Community Classroom Binders: The shelf looks a bit thin - if you do not have an empty white, window-front binder ready to load up with CC materials, please bring one in by Friday!! Very important, because on Monday, 11/7, we start working on it.

LPC tomorrow night, 11/2 - "SHIFTING GEARS" Seniors/Parent Night - 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. RSVP online at:
http://www.laspositascollege.edu/news/01hsseniorparentnight2011.php

CAL State East Bay Conconrd Campus, Thursday 11/10: Health Professions Information Session. 5:15 to 6:00 p.m. (Campus Tour) and the information session is from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. To register: www.concord.csueastbay.edu/prenursinginfo

COURTNEY: Your group will be performing the skit when you return. Thanks.

Have a great night!

Mrs. Erceg