Scholarships: Tips for Success!!

Hello new and continuing nursing students! My name is Laureen Lampert and I am the Scholarship and Recruitment Officer for New York University College of Nursing (NYUCN). As the start of the academic year approaches, I wanted to share a few tips about applying to NYUCN and outside scholarships.

Five Tips for NYUCN and Outside Scholarships

1) Be proactive and self-advocate! Don’t be afraid to ask about scholarships.

2) Be your “own” researcher! For example, set up a Google alert on nursing scholarships.

3) Join a professional nursing group and apply to scholarships through the organization (examples include: National Student Nurse Association, NSNA, and National Association of Hispanic Nurses, NAHN)

4) Update your resume frequently. Your resume helps to tell your professional story and should reflect your current accomplishments and past achievements.

5) Complete the FAFSA every year by March 1, the NYU deadline!

To learn more about NYUCN scholarships, please see the link below. Please note: the FAFSA is required for every NYUCN scholarship.

http://www.nyu.edu/nursing/academicprograms/futurestudents/scholarships/index.html

Questions, comments, or concerns? Please feel free to email me directly at lel3@nyu.edu or reach me by phone at 212-998-5149.

Wishing you the best in your endeavors,

Laureen

Nursing Textbooks Now at Main NYU Bookstore

Nursing textbooks are now available for purchase at
the Main NYU Bookstore, conveniently located next to
the College of Nursing at 726 Broadway.

Students can begin purchasing nursing textbooks
here beginning with the summer 2011 semester.


The Health Science Bookstore is no longer open.

Important Health Clearance Information for Students

Are you registered for the first clinical sequence of the B.S. or M.S. program in the fall 2011 semester? If so, please make note of the following:

Technical Standards for Core Professional Nursing Competency Performance

• Read, sign, and fax a copy of the NYUCN Technical Standards to Ilene Rattner (fax: 212.995.4351)
• Submission due date: August 1, 2011

Health Clearance (HC) Packet

• Read all Health Clearance Forms carefully!
  

Baccalaureate Health Clearance Forms
Master's Health Clearance Forms

• Make an appointment with your Health Care provider now! Bring your HC forms to this appointment to be filled out.
• Secure CPR Basic Life Support Certification
  
• Retain a copy of your HC packet for your own record
• Submit your completed HC packet to Ilene Rattner (email: ilene.rattner@nyu.edu; fax: 212.995.4351; in person at 726 Broadway, 10th Floor)
• Submission due date: August 1, 2011

CPR Certification offered at NYUCN for Undergraduates

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers) is required by all hospitals and agencies
  
• NYUCN will be offering a Basic Life Support class on Wednesday, July 13, 2011
• RSVP to Ms. Fortuna Salinas at fs856@nyu.edu

Questions regarding Health Clearance should be directed to:

Ilene Rattner, RN, Assistant Director of Academic Clinical Affairs, NYUCN
726 Broadway, 10th fl, NY, NY 10003
Phone: 212.992.9415
Fax: 212.995.4351
Email:ilene.rattner@nyu.edu

Managing Test Anxiety on Exam Day

Do you experience nervousness and anxiety before taking an exam? Do you worry that you might not be able to recall the correct answer in a test environment? If so, you are not alone. Feelings of nervousness and self-doubt are extremely common when a person is faced with the situation of having to "perform."

Here are a few tips that can help to alleviate some of the "butterflies" experienced in the run-up to an exam.

Prior to the Exam
1) Visualize yourself taking the exam. Picture the physical space of the exam room in your head. Create an image of yourself at a desk, methodically going through the exam. If possible, determine the test format and the total number of questions prior to the exam day.

2) Give yourself extra travel time on the day of exam. Anticipate traffic or delays in the subway.

3) Arrive to the exam 15 minutes early. Before you enter the classroom, organize yourself by turning off your cell phone, putting away test prep. materials, and readying anything you need for the exam (e.g. #2 pencil).

4) Utilize positive self-talk. In the moments before an exam, it is important to reassure yourself and to focus on positive thoughts. Here are some examples to help you get started: "I prepared to the best of my ability," "I am ready for this exam," "I believe in myself," "I am capable of doing well," and "I am proud of myself for taking on this challenge."

5) Relax your body and clear your mind by breathing in deeply over several seconds and then slowly releasing your breath. Repeat this technique at least three times.

During the Exam
6) As soon as you receive your exam, scan it to get a sense for the types of questions and the total number of questions. Read all instructions.

7) Methodically go through the exam. If your mind goes blank on a question and you feel a sense of panic coming over you, take a deep breath, employ positive self-talk for a moment and then refocus your attention back to the exam.

8) If you cannot recall or identify the answer to a question, make a notation by the question and move on to the next question. In instances were your time may be limited, answer what you are confident in first, and then spend any remaining time on re-examining the more challenging questions.

The best way to build confidence in test taking is to be fully prepared for the exam, which requires significant and effective studying throughout the semester. That said, severe anxiety can still impact a fully-prepared student's performance.

If you feel like anxiety is affecting your academic performance, contact your academic advisor and the Office of Academic Advising & Learning Development immediately. We are here to help and support you!

Lastly, whatever your level of anxiety, take advantage of the counseling services and stress-relief workshops offered by NYU's Student Health & Wellness Center.

The Inside Perspective of One Undergraduate Study Abroad Experience

My name is Nicole Piasio and I am currently a traditional junior within the College of Nursing. Being a part of a school that highly values Nursing has only strengthened my desire to soon be the confident, passionate nurse that I have so long desired to be. I’ve always gravitated toward children’s contagious spirit and vitality; I’m interested in either Pediatrics or Neonatology because I find both to be challenging fields of study. I am currently considering enrolling into NYU Dual-Degree program, allowing me to focus on receiving both my BS and MS degrees in Nursing. One day, I hope to be either a Neonatal or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.

The nursing program at NYU, which allows for a semester to study abroad, was definitely a deciding factor in my enrollment. Though Nursing is my intended career, my other interests and passions include the arts. NYU stresses that their students gain a multi-faceted education which produces a well-rounded, intellectual individual. I also believe that learning is correlated with sincere interest and happiness; knowledge and experience go hand in hand. Academically, I wish to pursue nursing and through studying abroad, incorporate the arts to achieve my scholastic goals. As a Nursing student, I was able to pursue my dreams in Florence, Italy.

I visited Italy with my family five years ago and became enthralled with the Italian way of life: “la vita bella.” My love of fine art, music, food, photography and Italian culture were fortified as I walked through museums, cathedrals, vineyards, and cafés. I studied the Italian language, cities, and culture. Spending time in Italy, a place where I utilized the language, visited the cities, and embraced the culture, allowed me to employ all that I learned and hoped to continue learning. Time abroad enriched my independence and self-reliance as a student and person. I also enjoyed meeting new people throughout the NYU community and other schools. The convenience of traveling to neighboring European countries also presented incredible opportunities.

The Italian culture is something that I have grown up with. From the permeating scent of garlic in my home on Sundays to the phrases that have been passed on from generation to generation, studying and living in Italy for a few months provided me with a feeling of home, but offered a new perspective of my heritage. Living cross-culturally, I learned about my past and experienced a perspective global future.

I find myself maturing into a woman with both integrity and leadership qualities. I am cultivating ideas to one day bring into the world as a compassionate, well-rounded nurse, willing to improve the lives of others. Studying abroad provided a personal growth that only strengthened my desire to be a dynamic person. I am truly grateful for the opportunities that I have been privileged to pursue at NYU and will continue to actively take hold of my future.

Summer Tutoring

Beginning the week of June 12, free group tutoring will be available for NURSE-UN 1241Adult & Elder Nursing II, NURSE-UN 1436 Pharmacotherapeutics, and NURSE-UN 1243 Adult & Elder Nursing III.

- Tutoring is free!
- Tutoring is designed to supplement course lectures
- Come to sessions prepared with questions
- All Nursing students are welcome regardless if you are taking the corresponding courses

The schedule for tutoring is listed below:

Adult & Elder II/Pharm
Mondays starting June 13, 2011 to August 8, 2011
6:30pm - 8:00pm, Meyer, Room 261
Tutor: Mr. Ed Chung

Adult & Elder III
Thursdays starting June 16, 2011 to August 11, 2011 (every Thursday except for June 23, 2011)
6:30pm - 8:00pm 194 Mercer, Room 203
Tutor: Ms. Carole Mitchell

The full tutoring schedule is posted on Blackboard in the Academic Advising link. It will also be posted on the NYUCN Academic Advising website shortly.

Test Taking Workshop

Do you need assistance with comprehending and answering NCLEX-type questions? Would you benefit from learning about test taking strategies? Plan on attending this workshop lead by Dr. Emerson Ea.

What: Test Taking Workshop
When: Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Where: 726 Broadway, 10th Floor, Nursing Conference Center
RSVP: By Tuesday, June 7 to nursingadvising@nyu.edu

NYUCN Summer Academic Support Workshops

The Office of Academic Advising & Learning Development will be offering a number of academic support workshops this summer 2011! Even though the sun is out and the temperatures are warmer, we know that many of our undergraduate and graduate students will be on campus taking summer courses. The summer is an excellent opportunity for you to receive academic support to assist you with being successful. Please stay tuned for announcements about workshops. If you have any specific suggestions, please feel free to leave them in the comments section of this posting

Top Places for NYUCN Students to Study

Whether you like to study in quiet spaces or places with a little background noise, there are many options right on
 campus for students to study. Here's a list of four common places to study at NYU:

1). Many students like to study in the Elmer Holmes Bobst Library, which is located at 70 Washington Square South. Students can study in open areas on the lower levels (open 24 hours) of the library and on various floors or in individual cubicles on floors. Additionally, students are able to reserve group study rooms on the lower levels 1 and 2 and the ninth floor. To reserve these study rooms, students should file a Bobst Library Room Request Form. There are also spaces specifically available for graduate students. More information can be found on the library's website.

2). With the beautiful summer weather, students should consider bringing their textbooks along with their sunglasses to Washington Square Park. The park has been renovated recently.

3). There are a number of student lounges all over campus for students who want to be surrounded
by other students when studying. Many of these options offer late evening hours. Please review this comprehensive list.

4). 726 Broadway where the NYUCN administrative office are located continues to be an opportunity for "one stop shopping." The Main Bookstore located in the 726 Broadway building is another venue for
studying. Students can grab a cup of delicious coffee, a sandwich, or a pastry at Think Coffee in the bookstore and sit at one of the tables to study. The hours for the bookstore are available on their website.

We've only listed a few places to study at NYU's Washington Square campus. Please share your sacred study spaces with your peers in the comments section!

Welcome to the Office of Academic Advising & Learning Development Blog!

Get ready, get set, GO! As we get ready for the summer 2011 session to begin on May 23, 2011, we would like to introduce to you an exciting initiative in the College of Nursing. Welcome to the New York University College of Nursing Academic Advising blog! As NYUCN students you will be able to access important advising and registration information as well as academic support service information all in one place. Each week we will highlight specific resources and events to assist you in being successful nursing students. Additionally, we hope to have some guest bloggers. We encourage you to check this blog at least a couple times each week to find out about helpful academic resources on campus. Please also continue to check out our website here. We have moved the academic advising information previously posted on Blackboard such as the registrar related forms, undergraduate tutoring schedule, and advisor contact lists to our website. Our goal is to make these resources as easy to find as possible for students. If you have any suggestions for postings to our blog, please feel free to leave them in the comments section below. Additionally, if you are interested in serving as a guest student blogger, please send an email to nursingadvising@nyu.edu.  On behalf of the Office of Academic Advising & Learning Development, we wish you a wonderful and productive 2011 summer!