At St. Joseph Health System - Sonoma County, we believe in providing the best clinical training, mentoring and support for students. Our programs offer education and training for new nurses in an encouraging and supportive environment that allows you to grow professionally and personally. Join us!

Please click on the links below for more information or contact:

Helen Cortopassi, RN, BSN, Nurse Educator
Phone: (707) 525-5300 ext. 3434
Fax: (707) 522-1202
Email: helen.cortopassi@stjoe.org

Nursing information to review:

• Assessment of patients 
• Blood glucose screening 
• Emergency codes
• Fall prevention protocol
• Fire response plan
• HIPAA policy review summary
• IV therapy
• LVN job description
• Medical waste disposal guidelines
• Meditech training
• Patient care bundle 
• Policy against harassment and discrimination
• Protecting our patients' privacy
• RN job description
• Safety and security
• SRMH map
• Student parking
• Student policy
• Treasure hunt
• Visitor, staff and patient accident, injury or medical distress policy
• White Boards

Paperwork to complete:

• Confidentiality statement 
• Facility evaluation
• Glucometer competency
• Orientation checklist 

Information for instructors:

• AccuCheck Inform
• AccuCheck key points
• Instructor guidelines 
• Meditech access request form
• Meditech training management
• Pyxis user