Dorm Ready: Preparing College Students for More Than Just Classes
By Mrs. Tiana, Founder of Creative Minds Work Publications
Back-to-school season isn’t just about crayons and class lists. For college students, it’s a major life shift. A new zip code. A new roommate. A new sense of responsibility.
As a professor, CPR instructor, and a mama with real-world experience, I can tell you this:
College is about more than getting an education. It’s about learning how to live and sometimes, how to stay safe when no one else is around.
We make sure students have laptops, bedding, and chargers…
But what about a first aid plan?
What about knowing what to do if someone passes out, chokes, or panics in a dorm room?
That’s why I created the Dorm Ready CPR & Safety Guide™ a simple, powerful tool for students and families who want to feel confident before move-in day.
What’s Inside the Dorm Ready Guide?
This easy-to-use safety resource includes:
- CPR and choking response basics
- Emergency contact + allergy info sections
- Practical first aid prep
- Party and roommate safety checklists
- Tips on mental health awareness
- Space to write down what really matters in a moment of crisis
It’s a short, printable guide packed with real-life readiness .
Who This Is For:
- First-year college students leaving home for the first time
- Parents who want peace of mind
- Mentors, RAs, and youth program leaders
- Students who have taken CPR and want a reminder guide
- Anyone who wants a smart, no-pressure way to talk through safety
Why It Matters
Emergencies don’t make appointments.
Choking. Collapsing. Seizures. Mental health breakdowns. These things happen in dorm rooms, dining halls, classrooms, and apartment stairwells.
The Dorm Ready CPR & Safety Guide™ helps students think through what to do and who to call before something happens.
Because independence should come with information.
