Get the Most from Bobst!

Bobst Library may seem like a large, crowded, busy building to navigate but the staff and resources will prove very useful to you in your studies!

As a nursing student, I'm sure you understand by now that you need to devote a lot of time to studying. Explore the library to find a spot that you feel comfortable studying in on a regular basis and try to build a routine study schedule.

The hours of Bobst this Spring 2013 semester can be found here: http://library.nyu.edu/about/hours/spring.html

Some convenient features brought to you by Bobst:
1) IM With a Librarian! Go to http://library.nyu.edu/ask/ and IM a Bobst libarian for help with finding a source, APA formatting, etc.
2) Group Study Rooms - Do you prefer to study with a group of classmates? Reserve a group study room here: http://library.nyu.edu/services/group_study.html
3) Take advantage of the Health Sciences Libraries too! Find more information here:  http://hsl.med.nyu.edu/
4) Use NYU RefWorks! This is a web-based tool, free of charge, that helps you manage and organize your research. Import references directly into a bibliography and save some time! Click here for more info.

There is a wealth of information on the library website.

And don't forget - if you need help with time management or study skills - you can attend one of our workshops. For more information click here.


Best of luck this semester!
The Office of Academic Advising and Learning Development

Dust Off the Resume!

Winter Break is a great time to dust off the old resume. 

Add all the new and exciting experiences you're working on and start preparing for your career in Nursing!

  

Nursing Student Career Preparation
The Wasserman Center for Career Development collaborates with the NYU College of Nursing to provide students with tools and examples of how to develop effective cover letters and resumes specifically for nursing students. Additionally workshops are implemented to provide students with tips on the job search and interviewing skills.

If you're developing your resume from scratch or want to refresh your resume think about the following:

• Develop your resume based on career options/specializations. Visit discovernursing.com or allnurses.com for more information.
• Research employment trends/resources. The Wasserman Center has The Vault Career Insider Guide to Nursing, available for download via CareerNet.
• Attend a workshop at our office to learn more about how nursing resumes should be created. For example, special sections and tips for marketing your experiences should be included.

If you think your resume is ready to go then you can start developing the respective cover letters and preparing for interviews. Conduct a mock interview with someone in the field or visit our office for more information on how to conduct nursing interviews. 

These tips are just the beginning. Utilize the resources in our office to help you get a jump start on preparing for your career in nursing!

Feel free to contact us at nursingadvising@nyu.edu for more information!

Study Spots around NYU & NYC!

In a loud and crowded city like NYC, it can be hard to find a nice spot to study for finals, especially among the crowded areas at NYU! Check out some suggestions below and don't forget to ask the Student Resource Center on campus for additional tips!

On Campus:

• There are available NYU Student Lounges, some of which are set aside for graduate students too!

• Elmer Holmes Bobst Library, which is located at 70 Washington Square South. You can study in open areas on the lower levels (open 24 hours) of the library or on various floors. You can also study in individual cubicles as well.

Near Campus:

•  Esperanto Café on MacDougal between 3rd and Bleecker. It has a cozy vibe with yummy paninis and it’s usually pretty quiet.

• McNally Jackson on Prince Street between Lafayette and Bowery has a nice café area and a great selection of books to browse

USA Today also has an excellent article on quiet places to study in NYC. Check it out here: USA Today's Study Spots!

Prefer to study with snacks? Check out our post from December 2011 highlighting locations on campus that are open late. Please don't hesitate to contact us if we can assist you during the finals crunch!

Good luck on finals!

Hurricane Sandy Support

Whether you’re seeking post-hurricane support or you want to help those affected by the storm, the NYUCN Office of Academic Advising and Learning Development is here to provide you with the information that you need about support services. Please check out the NYUCN Hurricane Sandy website for more detailed information about student support and resources.

We also encourage you to attend group support sessions to process your reactions to the hurricane. Please refer to this calendar for dates. 

Please don't hesitate to contact the Office of Academic Advising at nursingadvising@nyu.edu for more information!

Campus Resources: The Inside Scoop to Writing Right!

Did you know that NYU's College of Arts and Science maintains a Writing Center?

In conjunction with the Expository Writing Program, the NYU Writing Center serves as a resource to all NYU students needing assistance with writing assignments (as long as they aren't exams). Students are able to receive one-on-one help with all stages of the writing process! You should think of them as your writing consultants.

Students are able to both schedule appointments and stop by for a walk-in appointment. Appointments are 40-45 minutes in duration and can be scheduled online here: http://www.rich15.com/nyu/

If you're thinking about scheduling you first appointment, here are some helpful tips from the Writing Center so you can be prepared:

• Bring two copies of your paper
• If you are preparing a piece of writing for a specific assignment, bring the assignment
• Bring any feedback that you have received on the piece from your professor or instructor(s)
• Bring your research items to the session. This includes notes, previous writings on the topic, and texts related to what you will be writing.

The semester is approaching quickly. Identify your resources and plan to use them! It is never too soon to get a head start on writing well.

NYU Writing Center Website

Orientation for Students Entering Clinical

In conjunction with New Student Orientation for the Spring 2012 Term, the College of Nursing will be holding the Orientation for Students Entering Clinical this month. All continuing undergraduate students, without RN certification, who have completed ALL prerequisite requirements and will begin the nursing clinical sequence in Spring 2012 should plan to attend. An email announcement was sent by Stef Daley, Assistant Director for Academic Advising and Learning Development, requesting your attendance and an RSVP to confirm. Please see the details below:

Orientation for Students Entering Clinical
Thursday, January 19, 2012
9:30am-12:00pm
Silver 703

This orientation will provide you with the opportunity to have your questions answered regarding your upcoming clinical experience(s). The following topics will be covered by Deans, administrators, members of the faculty, and current NYUCN students:

• Health Clearance Requirements for entry and continuance in the clinical setting
• Appropriate behaviors and apparel for the clinical setting
• The clinical progression of courses, the schedule, and required passing marks
• Technological Requirements for the clinical setting
• Resources for academic success available to clinical students

If this information applies to you and you have not already done so, please RSVP for clinical orientation by sending an email to nursingadvising@nyu.edu. Feel free to reach out to a member of the Advising Team if you have any questions concerning clinical orientation. We are here to assist you and we look forward to seeing you there!