When the College provided me with the means to have this blog, one of the things I envisioned was being able to share important information to current and future nursing students and to answer questions and address issues that comeContinue reading… But You’re the Dean, Aren’t You in Charge?
Author: Dean Turpel
How to talk with your Professor
Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation SBAR. If you’re in healthcare, you can’t get away from it. SBAR, short for Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation, is a framework for communication that was borrowed from the airline industry, who borrowed it from the US Navy, who usedContinue reading… How to talk with your Professor
Help! Seahawk Outreach Services
Do you know what Seahawk Outreach Services (SOS) is? SOS is Broward College’s resource for students who are in distress and need assistance with issues and problems outside of the classroom. If you feel like anxiety, depression, stress, orContinue reading… Help! Seahawk Outreach Services
Gossip, Rumors, and Misconceptions
“I heard…,” “my friends told me…,” “I asked my friend…,” The Associate Deans and I hear these statements so many times. While it’s frustrating for us, it’s also instinctive behavior, getting information from our friends and classmates. Just last week,Continue reading… Gossip, Rumors, and Misconceptions
Nursing Math Tutors
Though we’re working on getting nursing math tutors in all three Academic Success Centers (ASCs), currently we have nursing math tutors only on Central. Students from ANY campus can take advantage of the free nursing math tutors in theContinue reading… Nursing Math Tutors
Shining Star Kimmoye Waugh
Wow! This week, nursing student Kimmoye Waugh was recognized by Associate Dean Nancy Gonzalez for her actions during her clinical experience in December. Wrote Professor Vivalyn Ellis: Kimmoye was assisting her assigned RN with 4pm vital signs. A patient hadContinue reading… Shining Star Kimmoye Waugh
Do You Have Test Anxiety?
Do you believe that your physical and emotional reactions to taking tests are interfering with your ability to perform well on tests? Have you told someone that you knew the answers, but that you just got overwhelmed and couldn’t focusContinue reading… Do You Have Test Anxiety?
Talk with Dean Turpel
In 2020, I’d like the opportunity to connect more often with all nursing students in an informal way. For the December-May term, I’m scheduling time on each campus as student hours. Because I often get involved with meetings during theContinue reading… Talk with Dean Turpel
Hello and Welcome!
Hello and welcome to Dean Turpel’s Blog! I’m the Dean and Nursing Administrator for Nursing at Broward College. I blog here about all kinds of issues related to the Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in Nursing programs. Continue reading… Hello and Welcome!