I don't have time to get sick!

Hey students! As we begin midterms next week, we want to remind you how important it is to stay healthy. It is officially flu season and it is essential to take certain precautions especially as college students. Getting sick as nursing students can be an academic setback. Be sure to get plenty of rest, and that includes naps when you get the chance to. Also, drink plenty of water throughout the day. The following are simple ways to decrease your chances of getting sick; the following are a few CDC recommendations:

1. Avoid close contact with those that are sick

2. Stay home when you are sick.

3. Cover your mouth and nose.

4. Wash your hands often (20 seconds is preferred)

5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.

Here are few reminders for the upcoming week:

·       -  David J. Knight and Joseph P. Colagreco HIV Nursing Scholarship Fund

William and Evelyn Frissel Scholarship

 Both due NEXT WEEK, October 15^th!

·      -  Salary Negotiation for Graduate Students.

 Learn how to address tough salary questions during an interview, manage potential factors, and  much more. October 12^th at 12:30-1:30PM. Wasserman Center main office.

·     -  Stressbusters wind down Wednesday

A signature event; come on in for a free relaxing 5 minute back rub. Occurs every week Wednesday, 3:30-4:30PM. Student health center health promotion office, 726 Broadway 3^rd floor. 

Welcome!

Congratulations and welcome to the College of Nursing! We welcome all new and transfer students to the College for another great year of nursing. 

This year, and every year, we encourage you to take advantage of the many resources at your disposal at NYU. Some of them are outlined below but keep in mind there are may more; it's up to you to use them and make the most of your college journey.

Student Health Center - https://www.nyu.edu/life/safety-health-wellness/student-health-center.html

Student Resource Center - https://www.nyu.edu/life/resources-and-services/student-resourcecenter.html

Library - http://library.nyu.edu/

NYU Wellness Exchange - https://www.nyu.edu/life/safety-health-wellness/student-health-center/services/mental-health.html

Good luck this year and please don't hesitate to contact us if you need anything!

A&E II Strategies for Success!

Looking for some tips to succeed in A&E II? Click the links below to a podacst and PPT from our Strategies for Success in Level II Seminar, brought to you by Dr. Anne Marie Mauro.

Podcast

PPT

And always remember to....

Happy Nurses Week!

Take time to celebrate Nurses Week! Acknowledge your fellow colleagues and classmates for your hard work and dedication as nurses and nursing students. 

Check out this article from Life Magazine, portraying photographs from the history of the nursing profession:  http://life.time.com/culture/national-nurses-week-time-to-say-thank-you/#1

This is a wonderful time to say thank you to all of our nurses! 

The theme for Nurses Week in 2014 is "Nurses: Leading the Way". Take some time to think about how you're leading the way in the classroom or clinical setting in your work as a nurse or nursing student. Nurses Week begins on 5/6/14 and ends on Florence Nightingale's birthday on 5/12/14. 

Final Peer Advising Event Next Week!

Calling all Peer Advisors & Advisees!

Be sure to attend our FINAL peer advising event for the semester next week.

Thursday, April 17th
5:30pm
Atrium Conference Room
726 Broadway, 10th floor

We plan on making cards for veterans as part of a social activity, and dinner will be provided! So please come with your advisor/advisee and join us for this fun end-of-semester event.

We hope to see you there! 

Academic Support

The Office of Advising is excited to offer the following academic support programs. Don't miss out! 

TODAY: March 24--Academic Stress: Management & Successful Coping for Nursing Students

March 27--Nursing Care Plan & Clinical Decision Making Workshop

April 2--The NCLEX Challenge!

Step Right Up

Don't forget about our walk-in hours every week! This is a chance for you to just drop by and ask a question or two. Our professional advising staff is here to support you.

Walk-in Advising Times:

Monday- 11am - 12pm
Tuesday- 11am - 12pm
Wednesday- 2pm - 3pm
Thursday- 11am - 12pm
Friday- 2pm - 3pm

Please note walk-in advising does not replace registration advising meetings. You should still meet with your assigned academic advisor about registration. 

Study Spots around NYU & NYC!

Study Spots around NYU & NYC!

In a loud and crowded city like NYC, it can be hard to find a nice spot to study, especially among 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!

Time Management Tips!

Time Flies By....

When you're a nursing student! 

Does the day seem to fly by and you still have plenty to do? Can't find enough time to study, spend time with friends, read for class, prepare for the next exam, or even cook dinner? Try some of these time management tips and be sure to attend one of our workshops for more information:

1) Write down where you are spending your time. For example, on average how many hours per week do you sleep (including naps)? Commute? Spend with friends, going out, watching tv? Getting ready? Add up the total hours. There are 168 hours in a week, subtract your total from 168. How many hours are remaining? This is how much time you have left to study. Do you need to make any adjustments to your schedule? 

2) Use a time management tool such as your NYU google calendar. You week should look something like this: 

Notice all the different color blocks? Each color represents an activity. For example: Yellow - Breaks/out with friends, Green - Extra curricular activities, Red - class. This way you have a visual of how much time you are spending. The calendar is an excellent tool to organize your time and it sends you reminders!

3) Use SMART goal setting to manage your time too. For example: S for SPECIFIC: "Read for Actute Psychology for two hours" This is NOT a specific goal because it does not tell you what you are going to read and how much. A more SPECIFIC goal would be: "Read and take notes on chapter's 7&8 in 60 minutes. Complete 5 NCLEX questions in 10 minutes." Refer to our previous post about SMART goal setting for more information. 

These are just a few suggestions. Contact our office at nursingadvising@nyu.edu if you would like to set up an appointment with a professional academic advisor to chat one on one about time management. 

Peer Advisor Training

Calling all new Peer Advisors!

We're inviting you to a mandatory peer advisor training session next week:

Wednesday, 2/12 11am-12pm

OR 

Friday, 2/14 2pm-3pm

Please RSVP for one of the sessions. If you cannot attend either session, please contact nursingadvising@nyu.edu.

Thank you for your time and dedication to the peer advising program!

Winter Break is Around the Corner...

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. 

We've Changed Our Name!

Don't worry - even though we changed the name of our office to: Office of Advising and Academic Services, we are still the same office that is here to support your academic needs.

For a refresher of the services we offer, please visit our website.

We wish everyone a safe and happy thanksgiving break! 

Valedictory Breakfast!

It's that time of year - some of our students are graduating! Congratulations to all of them as they're in the home stretch. Those of you who still have some time, think about your classmates who are graduating and use the reward as your motivation. 

For our graduating Undergraduate and Graduate students, we invite you to the Valedictory Breakfast:

Annual Valedictory Breakfast
Tuesday, December 17, 2013 9:00am – 11:00am
Metropolitan Pavilion 125 West 18th Street #80
(between 6th and 7th Aves)

This is your time to celebrate your accomplishments, so join your fellow classmates for this exciting event.

We Are In and of the City

NYU is In and of the City - so what are you doing to enjoy this city? Below are some suggestions:

Check out the Broadway show discount ticket finder through NYU Ticket Central! Grab some friends and spend a night out watching a world famous Broadway show. 

Ticket Central also offers discounts for sporting events. Whether you enjoy watching basketball or hockey, support our local teams at a game. 

Try some cheap eats around NYU. From Dosa's to cupcakes, this cheap eats tour covers it all. This information is courtesy of the Student Resource Center.

Speaking of the Student Resource Center, be sure to follow them on Facebook, so you can stay up to date on events around NYU and NYC. 

While school is important, don't forget to take a break and enjoy this wonderful city, because as an NYU student - you are In and of the City.

Thinking About Electing to Take a Course Pass/Fail?

Taking a course pass/fail is a good way to relieve some stress during the term if you find that you have a lot of challenging classes. However, before filing the paperwork there are a few important things you should know:

• Undergraduate and Graduate matriculated students may elect to take certain classes on a pass/fail basis. Requests must be submitted before the end of the fifth week of class for the fall and spring semesters.

• On your transcript, in lieu of a letter grade, a P (pass) or an F (fail) will appear, but it will not factor into your GPA.

• Pass/Fail decisions cannot be reversed. Even if you end up doing well in a class the pass/fail form will still stand.

The option to take courses pass/fail is not open to students at every level. Degree specific information, taken directly from the form, is provided here:

• Undergraduate Students: The maximum number of courses students elect to take pass/fail may not exceed 25% of the student’s total program credits. All BS specialization courses and program prerequisites must be taken for a letter grade.

• Master's Students: The only course students may elect to take pass/fail is the graduate statistics (NURSE-GN 2005) course. Undergraduate students taking graduate statistics as a part of the Dual Degree program may not elect pass/fail for this course.

• DNP Students: Students are unable to elect any courses pass/fail.

• PhD Students: Students may elect to take a total of 6 credit hours pass/fail in addition to the 3 credits of NURSE-GN 3313 Dissertation Seminar taken pass/fail. Talk to your advisor about your options.

Still have questions about Pass/Fail? Email nursingadvising@nyu.edu for more information. 

Resources at NYU

We hope everyone is off to great start this semester! While you're a busy student at NYU, don't forget to take advantage of a variety of support services at NYU. Below are just a few:

Money Management Resources
It can be tough managing a small budget as a student. So take advantage of resources on banking in NYC, living off campus, college spending, and much more. Click here for more information.

Career Development
While you're a student you're also thinking about your career! Visit the Wasserman Center and use the wide range of free resources offered. You can walk-in and ask someone to review your resume on the spot! 

The Wellness Exchange
Students face challenges ranging from dealing with a difficult roommate to managing unexpected emotional stress. Visit the Wellness Exchange at NYU for free one-on-one counseling sessions, group workshops, hand-outs, and more! As always, you can speak to a counselor 24/7 by calling 212.443.9999.

Dining Services
While your mind is busy studying - don't forget to nourish your body. NYU Dining Services offers a variety of food options and places to eat on campus. They also offer options for students with food allergies, and other dietary restrictions. Visit their website for more information.

This is just a glimpse of what NYU offers. If you need more information feel free to email us at nursingadvising@nyu.edu and we will point you in the right direction.

Good luck this semester!

Ciao!

Ciao! We're so excited about study away that we want to remind you about our upcoming info session:

Winter 2014 Study Away Applications Available Now

We are pleased to announce that the applications for the Florence, Italy and Buenos Aires, Argentina Winter 2014 Study Away Sessions are now available. Make sure you do not miss the opportunity to expand your worldview by studying away. The deadline for both applications is September 25, 2013 at 5:00pm. Please contact the Interim Student Affairs Officer, Titilayo Kuti (tok207@nyu.edu) for application details.

Florence Winter 2014 Study Away Information Session
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
6:00pm – 7:00pm

NYU College of Nursing
Nursing Conference Center
726 Broadway

If you're one of our traditional undergraduate students: Don't miss the September 15th application deadline through global programs! Sign up for a weekly info session here. 

S-M-A-R-T Goals for the New Semester

S-M-A-R-T Goals for the New Semester

The start of a new semester is a great time to think about setting goals. The Office of Academic Advising would like to remind you of a strategy that we strongly support. Often, we encourage students to make use of S.M.A.R.T. goal setting! Not sure where to begin? Think of the acronym:

S-Specific
Being specific is helpful because it forces you to clearly define what is you want to do, why you want to do it, and how you are going to get it done. Specificity focuses your efforts, which is essential in the NYUCN program because there is a lot to do and not much time to get it all done. 

M-Measurable
Setting measurable goals is tied closely to your goal being specific. You want to ensure that you can have a means to measure progress and watch the change happen. Then, you can determine if the goal you set needs to be adjusted or if you were able to successfully complete it. For instance, when studying, you could include the chapter numbers as well as the number of pages you want to complete within a given time (ex. I will read pages 127-145 of chapter 7 in one hour).

A-Attainable
When setting goals you want to make sure that you are able to keep yourself motivated to continuously achieve. Setting goals that stretch you slightly is the best way to do it. If you set a goal that you know is unattainable you won't be motivated to achieve it--your commitment to the goal will be hard to maintain. In contrast, setting attainable goals helps you develop a skill set to make the impossible possible by way of small, measurable steps!

R-Realistic 
This is not to say that the goals you set should be easy. Much like setting attainable goals, your goals should also be realistic. You want to ensure that you are challenging yourself enough but that you also have the support in place, currently, to be able to meet the challenge/goal you set for yourself. Set goals for where you are and as you meet them, adjust them and set new goals.

T-Timely
Be sure that you set a clear time frame with an endpoint to work toward. Based on the goal, give yourself a period, one week, two weeks, etc. Make sure the time frame you choose is measurable, attainable, and realistic!


As you can see, many of the steps in this method are interrelated. They all work together to assist you in setting excellent goals so that you can  meet your mark and excel in school and in nursing.

If you have any questions about how to set your goals or develop study strategies to implement these steps, make an appointment with a member of the Advising team! We are here to help.

Good luck this semester! 

Time Flies By....

Time Flies By....

When you're a nursing student! 

Can you believe we're already more than half way through summer? Can't find enough time to study, spend time with friends, read for class, prepare for the next exam, or even cook dinner? Try some of these time management tips and stay tuned for workshops this fall.

1) Write down where you are spending your time. For example, on average how many hours per week do you sleep (including naps)? Commute? Spend with friends, going out, watching tv? Getting ready? Add up the total hours. There are 168 hours in a week, subtract your total from 168. How many hours are remaining? This is how much time you have left to study. Do you need to make any adjustments to your schedule? 

2) Use a time management tool such as your NYU google calendar. You week should look something like this: 

Notice all the different color blocks? Each color represents an activity. For example: Yellow - Breaks/out with friends, Green - Extra curricular activities, Red - class. This way you have a visual of how much time you are spending. The calendar is an excellent tool to organize your time and it sends you reminders!

3) Use SMART goal setting to manage your time too. For example: S for SPECIFIC: "Read for Actute Psychology for two hours" This is NOT a specific goal because it does not tell you what you are going to read and how much. A more SPECIFIC goal would be: "Read and take notes on chapter's 7&8 in 60 minutes. Complete 5 NCLEX questions in 10 minutes." Refer to our previous post about SMART goal setting for more information. 

These are just a few suggestions. Contact our office at nursingadvising@nyu.edu if you would like to set up an appointment with a professional academic advisor to chat one on one about time management. 

Tackle Test Anxiety With These Tips!

It's exam time again! So we're sharing some tips for tackling text anxiety. The key is to be prepared.

Here are a few tips that can help to alleviate some of the "butterflies" before an exam.



Use the acronym P-R-E-P-A-R-E!

P - 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 am prepared to the best of my ability" or "I am ready for this exam" or "I am capable of doing well."

R - Relax: 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.

E - Exam day: Before exam day picture the physical space of the exam room in your head. Create an image of yourself at a desk, methodically going through the exam. 

P - Plan ahead: Before you enter the classroom, organize yourself by turning off your cell phone, putting away notes, and bring anything you need for the exam (e.g. #2 pencil).

A - Arrive early: Give yourself extra travel time on the day of exam. Anticipate traffic or delays on the subway.

R - Remember to focus: If your mind goes blank on a question and you feel a sense of panic coming over you, take a deep breath, focus, employ positive self-talk for a moment and then refocus your attention back to the exam.

E - Evaluate: In instances where your time may be limited, evaluate the questions and answer what you are confident in first, and then spend any remaining time on re-examining the more challenging questions. 

If you feel as though test anxiety is affecting your academic performance, contact your academic advisor. 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.

Good luck!
The NYUCN Advising Team