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Scholarships, scrubs, name badges and more

 ACE Uniforms for SDSU SON

SDSU School of Nursing has a new uniform vendor. We will now be using ACE Uniforms, a local company, to provide uniforms. They have created a website for School of Nursing and each student/faculty will be assigned a username for purchases as needed. Established SON students and faculty may email Dr. Kristi Cullum (kcullum@sdsu.edu) to obtain a username (sophomores entering nursing courses and transfer students have already received usernames). This extra security will ensure that only SON students and faculty are purchasing our uniforms. 

The uniform consists of an embroidered scrub top, pants, and embroidered white lab coat.  Optionally, you may purchase an antimicrobial warm up jacket. Please note that whether you may wear the jacket on the floor at a clinical site is facility specific.

If you would like to try on your uniform prior to the online purchase, please go to Ace Uniforms and let the counter person know you need to try on uniform items for SDSU School of Nursing.  
All orders must be placed online.

To order:
https://sdsunursing.quniform.com/

Username: For incoming sophomores and transfer students, your username is your SDSU email. Established SON students and faculty may email Dr. Cullum (kcullum@sdsu.edu) to obtain a username. Also, please email Dr. Cullum if your username is not working.
Password: welcome

Once you enter this information it will take you to a page to change your password and create an account. 

***Please note that embroidered items are NOT returnable or exchangeable.  If you did not attend a fitting, please place your order and call the store to notify them to “pull the order prior to embroidery so you may go to the store and try it on.”  Directions are also on the website.

ACE Uniforms
633 16th Street
San Diego, CA 92101
619-233-0227 (general line)
https://www.aceuniforms.com/



SDSU School of Nursing Name Badges

SDSU SON has made getting a name badge easier. You can now have your badge made on campus. Please note this is a two step process:

Step 1: Obtain a badge request form from the School of Nursing office. This must be done before visiting the card office!

Step 2: Visit Student Account Services (Student Services West Building, Room 2536) and purchase a nursing name badge. Make sure you specifically tell them you want to purchase a NURSING name badge. The badge will cost you $18. Hang on to your receipt, you will need it for step 2.

Step 3: Visit the SDSUcard Office (Student Services West Building, Room 2620) with your receipt (see, I told you you'd need it) and a valid U.S. Government-issued ID card (passport, driver’s license, state ID, military ID, etc.) to have your picture taken and have your new badge made.

* Note that a picture will be taken at this time. ONLY with the receipt and your U.S. Government-issued ID will a new nursing badge be issued. 

SDSUcard Office Contact: 619-594-5650 
Business hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm while SDSU campus is open 
Location: 
Student Services West - Room 2620

Student Account Services Contact: 619-594-5253 
Business hours: 9:00am - 3:30pm while SDSU campus is open
Location: Student Services West - Room 2536


Click here for a map.

For questions regarding the process of obtaining or replacing a name badge, please contact Lindsey Padelford at cnsa.sdsu.vp@gmail.com.

Counseling and Psychological Services

​Calpulli Center, 4th Floor
Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm
Phone: 619-594-5220 Email: psycserv@mail.sdsu.edu
After-Hours Crisi Line (888) 724-7240
Website:  https://newscenter.sdsu.edu/student_affairs/cps/  

Faculty Resources

​Dr. Lorraine Freitas
Mentor for Students. Available to help improve study habits and time management. 
To make an appointment (Individual or Group), call (858)483-9234. 

Dr. Heineken and The Listening Post:
BBackground: Dr. Heineken taught the School of Nursing communication course for many years at SDSU, USD, and Oregon Health and Science University. She is a psychiatric nurse and nurse educator. She also has significant communication experience through her past positions as head of schools of nursing in San Diego and Oregon. 
The Hook Up: Faculty may not be able to spend a lot of extra time coaching students during and after clinicals therefore, to get some extra support and assistance, students can refer themselves for individualized coaching with Dr. Heineken. 

Who is Eligible? Any nursing student at SDSU.

Who will Benefit: 
The student who finds it difficult to speak up to staff or faculty, feels put down, or needs to learn to be more direct in communicating. 
The student who wants to better understand the difference between professional and personal boundaries. 
The student who is from a different cultural background than the patient and an issue has emerged. 
The student who wants to expand communication strengths by having a neutral place to discuss principles and practice nurse/patient communication. 

How to Contact Dr. Heineken:
Email  jheineke@sdsu.edu  or call 858-999-6982

Make an appointment to drop by The Listening Post in AH 3170. 

​Graduate School Q&A

View the link HERE to see a presentation where advanced practice nurses respond to questions submitted by members.

Motivational Interviewing

Check out the powerpoint below to find some tips on Motivational Interviewing for nurses!
mi_handout_for_sdsu_cnsa.ppt
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Tips to Prepare for Graduation

Here are some tips about nursing specialties, how to budget for graduation, and Sigma Theta Tau International, Gamma Gamma Chapter information for senior nursing students!
graduation_tips.pdf
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Nursing School Advice

Here are some tips regarding nursing school and clinicals. 
nursing_school_advice.pdf
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Khan Academy
This website provides free content review videos. It is especially helpful when reviewing physiology and pathophysiology. It also has NCLEX review questions for free!
Check it Out Here!

Resume and Portfolio Tips

nursing_portfolio_content_outline.pdf
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resume_dos_and_donts.pdf
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top10_pitfalls_resume_writing.pdf
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portfolio_guide_1.pdf
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resume_guide.pdf
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Scholarships & Financial Support:

SDSU Scholarships:
​Here is the link to the SDSU scholarship search. This tool is great to locate scholarships and there are many options for nursing students to apply for! There are some just for nursing students. 
Search Here!
Nursing Scholarships
RN to BSN/MSN $1,000 Challenge 
  • Picked annually on Sept. 1st.
​NSNA Scholarships
F.A. Davis
  • F.A. Davis is delighted to offer two nursing scholarships! $1,500 will be awarded to one undergraduate nursing student and to one graduate nursing student who is studying in the US or Canada.​ 
Money Geek Scholarship Search
Public Health Grants and Scholarships
Student Loan Guide
Accredited Schools Online: Nursing Scholarships and Financial Aid
Annual Senior Care Scholarship
Peace Fellowships 
Navy ROTC 4-Year Scholarships for Navy, Marine Corps, or Nurse: 
  • Sophomores may apply for the NROTC 2-year scholarships; call (619) 594-1134/5
National Black Nurses Association Scholarship
Link to 69 California and National Nursing Scholarships! 
GotChosen $1,000 Every Month Scholarship
  • Deadline last day of every month
Home-security.com Essay Scholarship 
  • First place: $750 , Second place: $500, Third place: $250


Interview Questions

Here are some interview questions to help you prep for nursing interviews!  Download the file and fill in your answers to prepare yourself for interviews. If you have any great questions that you don't see here, please email our Communications Director at sdsusnacomm@gmail.com.
Sample Interview Questions
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