Local NYC Winter Break Fun

Winter Break is around the corner. You have been working hard studying for finals so treat yourself to some local fun in NYC!

If you’re not going abroad or going home for winter break - don't worry! There are still fun things to do right here in New York. Here are some suggestions:

Time Out New York is a great magazine for all things NYC. Check out their website and browse about everything from restaurants to arts and culture of NYC. Since it is winter break check out the holiday lights and decorations all over the city at these locations.

Ice Skating - Gather some friends and go ice skating at Central Park, Prospect Park or at Rockefeller Center. Learn more here. It is a fun activity to engage in with your friends all while you get some exercise!

NYU Ticket Central - Ticket Central offers winter specials for events around NYC! Check out their website here for information about their specials. They will also be open during winter break so don't miss out on some fun savings.

Student Resource Center – The Student Resource Center at NYU has a fantastic website with information about everything from online guides to NYC to information about theatre, dance, or movies. Check it out here.

Please note that university offices will be officially closed starting December 24, 2012 and will reopen on January 2, 2013.

Certain University Offices will be open during winter break. Please refer to the respective websites for more information:

SHC & Wellness Exchange - http://www.nyu.edu/shc/about/winterbreak.html
Registrar: http://www.nyu.edu/registrar/calendars/university-calendar.html
Bobst Library: http://library.nyu.edu/about/hours/fall.html
Financial Aid: http://www.nyu.edu/admissions/financial-aid-and-scholarships/financial-aid-at-nyu.html

You can also always just refer to nyu.edu for information on University wide office hours during winter break. Enjoy your break and Happy Holidays from the NYUCN Office of Academic Advising! The advising team will periodically check email  sent to nursingadvising@nyu.edu.

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!

Alumni Voices: Graduate Nursing

Curious about what our Alumni are up to? Now we will share their stories and advice! Check this blog often for updates as we feature stories from our Graduate alumni. Whether you're anxious about life after nursing school, what to expect in your professional career, wondering about careers in the nursing field or anything else, stay tuned for updates to this blog for loads of insight!

Kirstie's Voice: "Be relentless. Have courage. Be honest. Be open. Be humble. Challenges will come. Stay calm and have patience!"








Kirstie Toussaint, Graduate of the Nursing Administration program at NYUCurrent position: Clinical Transformation Manager, North Shore LIJ Lenox HillDescribe your current position in the field of nursing:  In my role I coordinate all of the Collaborative Care Councils and I also teach and re-enforce the principles of TeamSTEPPS. Collaborative Care Councils are similar to shared governance but interdisciplinary. The councils are unit, department, and discipline based. I attend the council meetings and, through dialogue, promote and support cultural change. Council members work on projects that improve patient experience, promote healthy workplaces, and improve efficiency as well as quality.

What is the most rewarding part of the position? In my role I work across all disciplines and departments. This gives me a very unique perspective and allows me to gain a better understanding of the work that takes places outside of the department of nursing. I also enjoy attending the council meetings. It provides many opportunities to discuss topics such as patient and family centered care, scope of practice, teamwork, and to broaden their horizons by helping them see the NSLIJ vision of a better future.  What advice would you give current students who are close to graduation in order to prepare for the workforce?  

• Never stop learning – read! Read journals, books, newspapers, anything you can get your hands on and in every field, not just nursing. If you come across something interesting, take notes and save them. 

• Keep your eyes open for and make a list of the people who inspire you. What draws you to them? How did they get where they are now? When you feel discouraged, pull your lists and notes out and read them. 

• Remind yourself of where you are headed. Never think you have the answers. Listen to others with your heart, your mind, your soul, and both ears. 

What, if anything, do you wish you had known before obtaining your current position? Nothing! I was well prepared for my role. First and foremost I knew that nothing in life would come easy, that I had to work hard for everything. I’m grateful for my experiences. I feel that my life has unfolded exactly the way it should.Final thoughts:  It’s hard to pinpoint one or two, but overall the need for true transformational leadership at all levels has never been clearer. When it exists and the council is successful, it’s a very good feeling. 

Stand out as a nursing professional!

Nursing Professional Organizations

Want to make yourself stand out as a nursing professional? Professional organizations can help you in your nursing career!

Why join a professional nursing organization? Because these organizations are a fantastic way to network with other nursing professionals in your specialty area, learn about new research in the field, appreciate the recognition that comes from being a member, and much more! You can join organizations such as the American Nurses Association or a specialty group such as the Emergency Nurses Association. Read about the possibilities below

There are hundreds of organizations! This is just a handful for you to begin thinking about. Try searching for more associations and organizations through a simple google search.



National Student Nurses Association

http://www.nsna.org/ 

American Nurses Association
http://www.nursingworld.org/

National Black Nurses Association, Inc.
http://www.nbna.org/

Latinos Aspiring To Imagine Nursing Opportunities
http://nursing.nyu.edu/latinos

American Academy of Nursing
http://www.aannet.org/

American Association of Critical Care Nurses

http://www.aacn.org/

Emergency Nurses Association

http://www.ena.org/Pages/default.aspx