The 1st week of school is the important part of establishing a rapport with the Student on several levels.  The Instructors need to establish the expectations as well as the Instructor to set the same example.  Admissions department should still take an active role with the Student with a follow up call regarding any questions the Student may have after the 1st week of school. 

The front face of an Institution is important.  Getting the Student excited about enrolling in their new career and addressing any questions even if it's in writing to ensure the Student is confident about their decision.  I teach but I think giving the Students an opportunity to write down any questions after a lecture will allow Students to ask questions w/o feeling they are being called-out.

Students upon enrolling may have many other factors involved when it comes to attending class.  Their need for understand and support outweighs what the staff wants for convenience for themselves.  Such as hours of operation of the Institute and what type of support does the school have available for student mentors to job seeking tools.  

Motivating a Student comes with many factors.  Doe the Student feel secure in the classroom and in control of their learning goal.  Asking non-threating questions regarding their thoughts on what they are learning would be a great start. 

Medical terminology does require repetitive learning and other avenues to help retain the terms.  There are some great ideas to use in class.

Group activities are the best type of learning and integrating new students to the class. 

Using group activities is a great way of introducing new Students into the class.

Stress can be reduced, eliminated or other alternative plans made to help reduce the stress.  For instance, make a sheet cover so the Students don't play with the CPR dummies.  In seriousness, we live this stress because it meant "success" or we thought there was no way out of our stressful situation.  If we are unable to eliminate or reduce the stressor there are other avenues to help cope with it.  For instance, find a listening ear, breathing techniques, exercise, get enough rest or even keep ourselves hydrated.  The key here it to know when stress is effecting our bodies… >>>

Writing a stress list will help me clear my mind and realize if there are any adjustments I need to make.  

I had a habit of checking my e-mails and the urge to respond whenever I received a new e-mail.  It's okay to allot a certain time of the day to check e-mails.