NYUCN Global: International Healthcare Research!

Professor Ann Kurth overseeing HIV/AIDS field testing in Kenya.

NYU, as the Global Network University, emphasizes the importance of global perspective through study programs, global internships, and international research opportunities. The College of Nursing is an active part of this mission! As an NYUCN student, we want to encourage you to get involved and learn more about what we are doing in the areas of global scholarship and community development. NYUCN Global, directed by Professor Ann Kurth, heads this effort.

Global research opportunities are within your reach! Adam Sirois from NYUCN Global has provided a brief overview of the projects currently being explored! Very interesting stuff.

Projects in Kenya: 

· Test and Linkage to Care

· Gender-Specific Combination HIV Prevention and HIV Health

· Reproductive Health Decisions and HIV Infection Risk

Projects in the United States:

· A Spanish-Language Intervention for HIV-Positives

· CARE Corrections, working with incarcerated populations

Projects in Uganda, Ghana, and Rwanda:

· Multicomponent Targeted HIV Prevention for Sub-Saharan Africa: A Prevention Prescription

· The Ghanaian Nurse Scholars and Leadership Program

· The Human Resources for Health (HRH) Program

For more information about the projects listed above, check out this document that provides further detail on NYUCN Global's projects: NYUCN Global Project Descriptions.

Looking to gain research experience? Interested in assisting with projects through NYUCN Global? Contact Adam Sirois directly at adamsirois@nyu.edu. Also, be sure to read the weekly newsletter distributed by Cindy Lundberg-Lewis in the Office of Student Affairs and Admissions for RA announcements!

Remember S for Nursing Success!!

As a nursing student in a rigorous program, we have no doubt that your goal is to be academically successful and land the job that you want after graduation!  Students are continuously seeking mentorship and often secret tips for success from top nursing leaders who they trust. These 5 Tips for Success from our very own NYU College of Nursing Dean Eileen Sullivan-Marx will definitely assist you!

Sleep

Getting the right amount of sleep is essential to good health and doing well in class, so make sleep a priority! Adults require an average of 7-8 hours of sleep a night – every night – but everyone is different. Some people need more sleep, while others need less. When you don’t get enough, your body keeps a tab of how much you owe! This cumulative lack of sleep impacts your alertness, mood, attention, and cognitive functions. The more you owe, the worse your performance will become. Establish a sleep schedule that works for you and stick to it!

Shine

What do you feel passionately about? What are you really good at? When you focus on those questions and pursue the answers, the rewards are limitless. Nurses are very fortunate in their ability to focus their careers where they find inspiration, which is why you find nurses engaged in such an incredible number of exciting areas. Dr. Emerson Ea was recently featured on this blog about his book, 201 Careers in Nursing. If you haven’t done so already, I encourage you to read that entry and think about where you want to go with your nursing degree. Find where your passion and profession intersect and you will find yourself ideally positioned to become a shining example of nurse leadership!

Study

There is no way around it – successful students study. Study, study, study! I cannot stress that enough. You are working to enter a field where a solid understanding of science, ethics, and sound judgment are critical. Balancing these elements to care for others is what Martha Rogers (who lead NYU Nursing for many years) called the art of nursing. Mastering this art demands continual study. Nursing science is ever-evolving, which means nurses are always learning new and better ways to deliver care. Establish good study habits now, don’t waste a moment of your time at NYUCN.

Search

Remember – your education doesn’t stop at the classroom door. Much of what you learn happens throughout the course of your time in this remarkable city. Make the most of where you are! Seek out opportunities that compliment what you learn in the classroom and that inform your understanding of nursing science and practice. From global opportunities to one-of-a-kind clinical sites, inspiration and opportunities to learn are all around you in NYC! So get out there!

Stay Connected

College is a busy time. Just tackling the other Ss can fill up your day! With so much to get done, it is important to remember that you are not alone! You have a support network of family, friends, fellow students, advisors, and professors who want you to succeed and who are there for you. Keep in touch with your network. Tell them how you are doing and reach out to them when you need encouragement or want to celebrate a success. Having good people rooting for you can make all the difference!

RN Central: Best Blogs for Nursing Students!

In today's modern world utilizing the internet, various forms of social media, and technological advancement are commonplace in almost every industry and facet of life. Coupled with this, blogging has become a great source of information sharing from one person to a larger audience. Why should this be any different for nurses and nursing students?  Nursing focused social media platforms and nursing blogs are a great way to stay informed, feel supported and inspired. And, clearly, we agree!RN Central has compiled a list of the 100 Best Blogs for Nursing Students! These blogs are "meant to inspire, motivate and educate nursing students in school and beyond." Some interesting (and informative) examples are highlighted below:

Personal Stories:  

• Nursing Student Diary
• Code Blog: Tales of a Nurse 

Professional Blogs:

• The National Nurse Blog 
•  National Nurses United

Travel Nursing

• Travel Nurse Aim
• Ask Conrad!

We encourage you to check them out! For a complete list of the 100 Best Blogs for Nursing Students, feel free to visit the RN Central article: 100 Best Blogs for Nursing Students.

Interesting Careers in Nursing!

As an aspiring or continuing nurse it makes sense to wonder what others in the field are doing. Additionally, it is always a good idea to be thinking of your next steps and what career advancement may look like for you. Dr. Emerson Ea, NYUCN Clinical Assistant Professor, and one of his colleagues have compiled 201 Careers in Nursing, to assist RNs in knowing the many options that exist for nursing professionals. 201 careers is quite a lot!

1.    Allergy/Immunology Nurse—an allergy/immunology nurses focuses on the care of patients with chronic allergic conditions.  These conditions include asthma, allergic rhinitis, urticaria, and atopic dermatitis. Duties include providing direct patient care and health education and in most cases, administrative responsibilities such as Allergy Office manager.

2.    Correctional Facility Nurse—the nurse who works in a correctional facility provides health care for all inmates. This includes case management, responding to episodes of acute illness, managing emergency calls, psychiatric evaluations, and assessment of new inmates. Types of patients are those with health problems related to chronic illness, AIDS, substance abuse, renal failure/dialysis, respiratory diseases, and terminal cancer.

3.    Cruise Ship/Resort Nurses—these nurses work on ships or at resorts to provide emergency and general care to passengers/vacationers, should it be required. These nurses also serve as part of the occupational health team for crew members who live on the ship for 6 to 8 months at a time, or for the staff at resorts. Responsibilities include providing patient care in the Health Center and dealing with on-site emergencies. This work offers flexibility! Assignments are 3- to 6-month contract positions, living and working with the same people, and meeting people from around the world.   

5 Tips for Making Your Nursing Resume Stand Out!

One of the most important documents you will ever submit to future employers, externships, and internships is your RESUME! Given that every applicant will be submitting one for consideration, you want to make sure that yours stands out. As an NYU student the Wasserman Center for Career Development is an excellent resource available to assist you in making sure your resume will land you the job you want. Can’t make it to campus to meet with a career counselor? Think you have a good resume but want to make it stand out?

Check out these Top Five Tips to having a great nursing resume:

1. Prioritize your clinical experience by placing Clinical Rotations and any Nursing Related Experience (Visiting Nurse Service for Community Nursing, Home Healthcare Aide, current RN, etc.) towards the beginning of the resume
2. Highlight academic achievements (including scholarships, Dean's List) and nursing licenses with dates (or date pending exam, if known)
3. List extracurricular activities, particularly those with leadership roles
4. Include a Volunteer or Additional Experience section if relevant
5. Include a Language section if you are bilingual/multilingual

If you have career related questions or would like to have your resume reviewed by a professional career advisor, head over to 133 E. 13^th Street (between 3^rd and 4^th Avenues)! 

Keeping checking in for the inside scoop on career development and best practices for the nursing job search!

These tips were provided by Cheryl Mazlen, Senior Assistant Director at The Wasserman Center for Career Development.