This summer, two Lourdes faculty members have been invited to teach courses in Hungary as part of the Great Lake’s Consortium’s (GLC) American Summer Institute. Dr. Dariel Jacobs, Director of the Adolescence to Young Adult Education program and Assistant Professor of Education, and Dr. Paul Longenecker, Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies, will teach in Szeged, Csongrad and Veszprem, Hungary, over a three week period beginning June 25.

Dr. Jacobs and Dr. Longenecker will stay with host families during their trip and will instruct a group of Hungarian teachers and students on global learning and the English language. While in Hungary, both faculty members will also continue work on individual research projects focusing on global learning perspectives through fostering relationships with Hungarian colleges and universities.

While in Hungary, Dr. Jacobs and Dr. Longenecker will also be blogging about their experience on Lourdes College’s interactive website www.LourdesWorld .com. Through their blog on Lourdesworld, they will be able to share real-time details and reflections on their trip as well as personal photos.

Friday, June 13, 2008 10:59:56 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)    Comments [1] | 

Dear New Graduates,

I just wanted to post some information I found on the web to help reduce test taking anxiety for those of you who will be taking your board exam soon! This information came from http://www.testtakingtips.com/ with some additions from me.

• Try to maintain a positive attitude while preparing for the test and during the test. (DO NOT WORRY!!! Once you are seated at the testing center, there is nothing you can do at this point so you might as well relax and know that you are well prepared!)
• Exercising for a few days before the test will help reduce stress.
• Get a good night's sleep before the test. (You will probably not learn or retain much information by staying up all night before the test- so try to get some rest!!!)
• Make sure you eat something before testing- remember- breakfast is the most important meal of the day!!!
• Show up early to the testing center so you won't have to worry about being late. (Also, know exactly where the testing center is located as well as if there is any construction on your route to the center)
• Stay relaxed, if you begin to get nervous take a few deep breaths slowly to relax yourself and then get back to work.
• Read the directions slowly and carefully. (This is especially important as some questions may have “tricky” wording- ex. Choose the best answer…..choose what you would do first…..make sure you know what the question is asking!)
• If you don't understand the directions on the test, ask the moderator to explain it to you.
• Write down important formulas, facts, definitions and/or keywords (on your scrap piece of paper) so you won't worry about forgetting them.
• Don't worry about how fast other people finish their test; just concentrate on your own test.
• Focus on the question at hand; don't let your mind wander on other things.
• If you experience extreme test anxiety after following these tips, seek help from our college counselor.

Anyway, I hope these tips help and if you have any other ideas to help the good of the group, please feel free to post them! I wish you all the best!

Sincerely,

Julie Kruse

Monday, June 09, 2008 11:53:16 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)    Comments [0] | 

Attention Business Students:

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Thursday, June 05, 2008 10:15:12 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)    Comments [0] | 

Hospice Program Director

(RN or LSW)

Full time opportunity for RN or LSW.  Sunset Retirement Communities seeks an individual with 3+ years Hospice and Palliative care management experience for start up company.  Responsibilities for overall management and administration of the program.  Knowledge of accreditation processes required.  Join our Eden Registered communities in offering enhanced services for end of life care.  Competitive benefit package offered.  Qualified applicants may send resume and salary history to Sunset Village; 9640 Sylvania-Metamora Rd., Sylvania, OH 43560. FAX 419-724-1201. www.sunset-communities.org. EOE

Tuesday, June 03, 2008 1:20:02 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)    Comments [0] | 

Nurses

Looking for just a few hours a week? Want to work a flexible schedule? Desire to work for a company who’s values meet your values?

Eden registered retirement home is accepting applications from LPNs and RNs who’s values meet our values! Seeking caring nurses who desires to work part time or on a contingent/on call basis. Part time openings range from 8-30 hours per week, 2^nd and 3^rd shift available. Contingent applicants must be available to work any shift. Sunset Village, 9640 Sylvania-Metamora Rd, Sylvania, OH 43560. FAX 419-724-1201. www.sunset-communities.org. EOE

Tuesday, June 03, 2008 1:19:15 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)    Comments [0] | 

Attention Early Childhood Majors and graduates:

There is a job Opening at the West Side Montessori Center.

It is for grades 1-3 for the 2008/2009 school year.

You must be a licensed elementary teacher.

Send your Revised Cover Letter and Resume by June 13:

Director of Elementary Education

West Side MOntessori Center

2105 N. McCord

Toledo Ohio, 43615

Tuesday, June 03, 2008 1:18:16 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)    Comments [0] | 

Tomorrow my college life will officially be over, thus far.  I don't really know what to think about the whole thing, except that I am overjoyed.  It's hard to express what I feel at this moment because of all of the different emotions pouring out of my heart right now. 

I am the first person to graduate from college in my family.  And boy, is my family proud.  It's almost embarassing, really.  Just last night at dinner, my parents and grandparents carried on to the server about how I'm a nurse, I went to Lourdes, my commencement is tomorrow, yadda yadda.  I sat there with my head down at first, but then I thought, "accept the fact that they are proud!" It's embarassing at times, but I wallow in it. It feels good to have someone share your pride.  And to feed it a little bit, too.

I come from a blue collar family.  My dad's a plumber.  Grandpa was a truck driver, Nana was a bank teller.  My mom works at a fabric store.  My brother delivers medical equipment.  And here I am, a nurse, with a Bachelor's degree.  The very first in my family.  And I couldn't happier. 

This is leaps and bounds from where I came from. I was a wild child.  To look at me, you would not guess that, but everyone has their skeletons in the closet.  I went through a lot of rough spots at the end of high school and got in with the wrong crowd.  I was stuck in a downward spiral for several years, making my life and my family's lives living hell until I decided I'd had enough. 

I started at a community college in the fall of 2000 and got straight A's.  By that fall, I transferred to Lourdes and was going to be a teacher.  Well, we all know that was not meant to be, because here I am, almost 7 years later with a degree in nursing. 

The road was long and bumpy, it seemed I had setback after setback.  One step forward, two steps back, I used to say.  But I perservered.  And even though I didn't make it into the honors' society and I wasn't one of the people who received awards for being great, I know, deep down, that I am great.  And I am honored.  I did the best that I could.  Knowing that means more than any plaque or vocal recognition.  

So when tomorrow comes, I will proudly walk across the Sea Gate Center stage and accept my certificate from Dr. Helmer with pride. I am proud of myself.  For the first time in my life I can say that and it feels good. 

Friday, May 16, 2008 4:15:37 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)    Comments [3] | 

Congratulations Nursing Graduates!

I am writing to wish you all the very best and congratulate you on your outstanding achievement! It has been a pleasure working with all of you!

The Friends in Nursing blog is a way for you to stay connected with one another and share your nursing stories. Let us know when you pass your board exam as well as how you are doing in your nursing career.

Additionally, this blog will have Lourdes College Nursing Alumni who will act as "mentors" for you. They will assist and guide you through your first few years as a new nurse, if you desire. If you have any questions, concerns, or just feel overwhelmed as a new nurse....please post a note. If you would like to share your positive nursing stories....please do so as well.

The Friends in Nursing Blog was set up for you....to assist you as you transition into your new career!

On behalf of Lourdes College, and in the Franciscan tradition, we wish you “Peace and All Good” in your new journey.

Sincerely,

Julie Kruse

Tuesday, May 13, 2008 4:11:19 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)    Comments [3] | 

Friends In Nursing is a new Alumni LourdesWorld blogger! Welcome Friends In Nursing!

Tuesday, May 13, 2008 10:15:10 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)    Comments [0] |