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Department of Nurse Anesthesia
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Anonymous Reporting of Mistreatment
Incivility, bullying, harassment or mistreatment of any kind can be detrimental to the well being of students. The Nurse Anesthesia Department will not tolerate mistreatment of students in any form.
Please use this form to anonymously report any negative experience or complaint regarding your experiences in either the didactic or clinical phases of your DNP training.
Code of Conduct
Department of Nurse Anesthesia Code of Conduct
With input from both students and faculty, the following guidelines were established to form a “Code of Conduct” for members of the RFU Nurse Anesthesia community:
o Define what professionalism means to you--it must include behaviors in both didactic and the clinical arena
o You never get a second chance to make a great first impression -- be mindful about what you say to students outside of our program because it could set the tone for how they view our profession as nurses and CRNAs in the future.
o Stay positive.
o Be inclusive: Competition between classmates is not acceptable.
o Be open, honest, and considerate when dealing with classmates.
o Do not harass: Harassment includes (but not limited to) mockery or defaming comments to classmates or faculty about another classmate, and/or comments based on religion, race, sex, socioeconomic status, academic status, or disability.
o Competition is only with self--not with your other teammates.
o Be kind to each other. You all will be together for 36 months. Being kind to each other can greatly decrease the stress of the program.
o Be humble. (all of you are the best of the best. Understand that anesthesia school is a new journey)
Academic Services
Academic Support understands the challenges and demands of the academic experience at Rosalind Franklin University. While you have already accomplished academic success, this is a new and different academic culture. The office of Academic Support strives to enhance the academic success of all RFUMS students outside of the classroom. We provide academic skills development with individual counseling on topics such as learning style, study skills, test-taking, time management, test anxiety and personal statements and CVs. We also offer several lunch-time group sessions on these topics throughout the year.
Our services are available to all enrolled students, including our distance education students. We are more than willing to schedule phone meetings, Google hangouts, or converse over email. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions, concerns, or would like to set up an individual appointment. We are located within the Division of Student Affairs and Inclusion, HSB L.675. The quickest way to schedule an appointment with us is to call our administrative assistant at (847) 578-8354.
To schedule an Academic Support Appointment regarding study strategies, test-taking, or time management:
Nicole Brennan, M.Ed. Assistant Director, Academic Support Schedule an appointment here.
Thomas Hrycyk, M.F.A. Assistant Director, Academic Support Schedule an appointment here.
To schedule an appointment regarding ADA Accommodations:
Maryanna Gibbs, M.A.
Executive Director, Accessibility and Academic Services Schedule an appointment here.
At the time of scheduling, please note your preference for an in-person meeting or virtual.
Office Location: Health Science Building, Rm L.724
Phone: 847-578-3217
E-mail: financial.aid@rosalindfranklin.edu
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
RFU FAFSA School Code: 001659
Vicki Zielsdorf
Nurse Anesthesia Financial Aid Counselor
Phone: 847.578.3217
Appointments can be scheduled at: https://linktr.ee/Financial.Services
financial.aid@rosalindfranklin.edu
CastleBranch
CastleBranch Call: 888.666.7788
To place orders for additional items (repeat background check or drug test) https://rfu.castlebranch.com/index.html
Student Health and Wellness
The Student Health and Wellness Center is located at the main RFU campus lower level of the RWCLC near the fitness center.
The Student Health and Wellness Center provides the following services at no additional cost to students.
Primary Care
Student Counseling Services
Student Occupational Health Services
The Student Counseling Service will provide services Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm and have some evening and weekend hours available with individual counselors.
IMPORTANT STUDENT HEALTH AND WELLNESS CONTACT INFORMATION
224-570-7201 Scheduling for your primary care visit, including lab appointments, titers, mask fits and PPD
847-578-8723 Student Counseling Service appointments
email us at StudentHealth@rfuhs.com for Student Occupational Health and Compliance needs
The Student Health and Wellness Center will be open the below hours for primary care and PPD or lab appointments.
Wellness Center Clinic Hours
Appointments by Phone: 224-570-7201
Monday 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8 am - 7 pm
Friday 8 am - 4 pm
2 Saturdays a month: 8 a.m.- noon
Walk-in Acute Illness Visits:
Monday through Friday Noon -1 pm
Includes reporting forms, instructions, and testing information.
IT
To place a help desk ticket:
Help Desk directly at 847-578-8800 between the hours of 7:30AM-5:00PM CST, Monday - Friday.
helpdesk@rosalindfranklin.edu
Find each class clinical rotation grid on class specific pages.
Upcoming State and National Meetings
Attendance at Professional Meetings
Students are required to attend at least two state nurse anesthetist professional association meetings during their DNP program of study. In addition, it is highly recommended that students attend at least one national American Association of Nurse Anesthetists meeting. Certificates of attendance should be included in the student’s DNP file in the shared Department Drive.
Click here for PDF for student verification purposes.
student verification letter.pdfState and National Meetings & Events
AANA Events
Click Here for information and registration for upcoming AANA Meetings
ADCE
February 15–18, 2024
World Center Marriott, Orlando, FL
Mid-Year Assembly
April 20–23, 2024
Washington, D.C.
Annual Congress in San Diego
August 2 – 6, 2024
IANA Events
Illinois Association of Nurse Anesthetists - Homepage
Spring 2024 Meeting- TBA
Fall 2024 Meeting- October 19-20
Westin Hotel on Michigan Ave Chicago, IL
IL RN License Requirement Free CEU for Sexual Harassment Training Link
WIANA Events
Spring Meeting 2024
March 15-17, 2024
$150.00 Student - Nurse Anesthesia - Entire Conference
The Wilderness
511 E Adams Street
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
COANA Events
Other State Meetings and CE Events
CANA- Nurse Anesthesia Spring Meeting
Upcoming Events:
Board Resources
Board Prep
Free Board Questions of the Day: http://www.ccanesthesiareview.com/QOD/QOD.asp
Other Links
Aries D. Hernandez, MBA
DNP Program Coordinator
Office # BSB 3.134
(O): 847-578-8396
(F): 1-224-538-2325
Aries.hernandez@rosalindfranklin.edu
Julien Lopez, CAPM
DNP Administrative Coordinator
Office #BSB 3.130
(O): 1-224-570-7333
(F): 1-224-538-2325
Julien.lopez@rosalindfranklin.edu