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. 

What is CMEP?

Diversity on Campus

Hello nursing students! Do you know what CMEP is? Do you know what it can offer you? The Center for Multicultural Education and Programs is a collaboration of students, administrators, faculty, and community partners to enhance intercultural awareness. Stop by during their Monday drop in hours for a chat and some refreshments.

As nursing students, we understand that your schedule is full with little time in between. If you do have some free time, we implore you to check out some of the programs and events that the CMEP offers Also, sign up for the CMEPbreakfast series and grad student dinners.

Reminders for this upcoming week:

-TEST TAKING STRATEGIES WORKSHOP:

By Dr. Emerson, Clinical Assistant Professor

Thursday, October 9, 2014, 2:00pm-3:15pm

Nursing Conference Center 10^th floor 726 Broadway

New York, NY 1003

-UPCOMING SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES:

The David J. Knight and Joseph P. Colagreco HIV nursingscholarship fund

William and Evely Frissel Scholarship

Both scholarship applications are due on October 15, 2014

-HONOR SOCIETY OFNURSING, SIGMA THETA TAU INTERNATIONAL:

Applications for membership for undergrad students who completed their second nursing sequence are now being accepted; for more information and to apply go here.

-MAKING STRIDES AGAINSTBREAST CANCER:

Join the NYU Nursing Team in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. You can donate or join walk with the Nursing Team on Sunday, October 19 2014. Get more information and register here.

Hello Nursing students, and Happy Autumnal Equinox!

 Do you know your NYUCN Resources? Fear not!

It is now the last full week of September into this new semester, and many of you are still adjusting to your new schedules. This is the time when students must also manage studying and homework assignments as well, and this can be very stressful.

Be sure to use your most valuable resources: EACH OTHER! Reach out to your classmates and exchange phone numbers to form possible study groups; 3 to 6 people is the ideal number. Here's a few more important reminders:

1)     PEER ADVISING PROGRAM: New students are encouraged to take advantage of this program; upperclassmen students are encouraged to sign up to become a peer advisor.

      2)      FALL2014 TUTORING SCHEDULE:  ADULT NURSING I combined with PATHOPHYSIOLOGY is being offered EVERY TUESDAY BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 facilitated by Melissa Morrison. 6:50PM-8:15PMin room LC9, Tisch Hall.

-MICROBIOLOGY will be offered EVERY THURSDAY 12:30PM-1:30PM in room 667, Waverly.

Parting with this clip that ALL nursing students can relate to.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this video is strictly for entertainment purposes and in no way reflects the opinions of the NYU College of Nursing

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!

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! 

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! 

Think About Bobst This Fall!

Thinking about where to study this Fall? 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!

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.

Soon, the hours for Fall 2013 semester can be found here: http://library.nyu.edu/about/access.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. Contact nursingadvising@nyu.edu for more information.

See you in the fall!

Academic Resource Center (ARC)

The Office of Academic Advising encourages you to get familiar with your campus resources. The Academic Resource Center is a great campus resource on the square. The new semester is almost upon us so you should check out the ARC website.

The New York University Academic Resource Center offers excellent services to the Traditional and Transfer undergraduate populations. Some of which include:

• Smart Bar
• Study Spaces
• Argo Tea Cafe
• Tutoring (in conjunction with the University Learning Center)

As a nursing student, you should feel free to communicate with the Office of Academic Advising and Learning Development if you are having an issue. We work very closely with the ARC and will be able to make a referral if needed. 

Feel free to contact nursingadvising@nyu.edu for additional questions or concerns.

Approaching Final Exam Time!

As you are approaching final exam time, the Office of Academic Advising wants to remind you of a few helpful tips for studying and taking exams during this stressful period. 

In case you weren't able to attend the time management and study skills academic workshop this semester, here are some tips that may be helpful in navigating the time spent preparing for finals: Helpful Tips for Conquering Exam Day!

You can also reference the helpful tips offered by Dr. Ann Marie Mauro posted to our blog here.

Remember to relax when possible and seek help when needed. You are almost done so hang in there!

Good luck!
The NYUCN Advising Team

A Quick Reminder About Registration!

We are in full swing for summer and fall registration for BS students entering into the nursing clinical sequence. Be sure to enter these key dates into your planner/calendar/notebook: 

Summer 2013 - Students Entering Nursing Sequence II or III

April 1, 2013: Clinical Tool will be sent via NYU email

April 5, 2013 @ 5:00 pm: Deadline for completing and submitting the Clinical Tool online

April 15, 2013: Students will be registered and sent a confirmation email

Fall 2013 - Students Entering Nursing Sequence I, III or IV

April 22, 2013: Clinical Tool will be sent via NYU email

April 26, 2013 @ 5:00 pm: Deadline for completing and submitting the Clinical Tool

May 13, 2013: Students will be registered and sent a confirmation email

Please bring two copies of your registration worksheet to the meeting, along with a copy of your unofficial transcript.

Be sure to check your NYU email for detailed instructions on registration procedures. You can also contact your advisor or email nursingadvising@nyu.edu.

We look forward to meeting with you if we have not done so already!

The NYUCN Advising Team

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

Winter break is a great time to think about setting goals for the new year and semester. As the semester approaches, 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 Administrative Advising Team! We are here to help.

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!

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 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.

In addition to the points above, you should also know that 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. Students may not take the following courses pass/fail: NURSE-GN 3325, NURSE-GN 3351, NURSE-GN 3352, NURSE-GN 3353, NURSE-GN 3350, NURSE-GN 3501, or NURSE-GN 3502.

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

NYU Resources Update: The Academic Resource Center (ARC)

As an update to the post from October 2011, The Office of Academic Advising wanted to encourage you to get familiar with your campus resources. The Academic Resource Center is a great campus space on the square! Now that the semester is upon us you should check out the new ARC website!

The New York University Academic Resource Center offers excellent services to the Traditional and Transfer undergraduate populations. Some of which include:

• Cross School Advising
• Study Spaces
• Argo Tea Cafe
• Tutoring (in conjunction with the University Learning Center)

As a nursing student, you should always communicate with the Office of Academic Advising and Learning Development if you are having and issue. We work very closely with the ARC and will be able to make a referral if needed. When you have academic navigation questions and you are not sure where to go, you may need to try the ARC! From the SMART Bar to the peer tutoring services, the academic assistance you need, in addition to the services we offer here, may be at 18 Washington Place.

Feel free to reach out to Donald Brown, Academic Advisor, with any of your ARC related inquiries.

S.M.A.R.T. Goal Setting!

As the semester approaches, 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! We want you to not only plan to set goals, but to apply this strategy to your study habits as well as you are managing your time this semester. 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 unachievable 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 re-work you goals or your study strategies to implement these steps, make an appointment with a member of the Administrative Advising Team! We are here to help.

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

Study Strategies: NYUCN OAALD Endorses the 5 Day Test Prep!

The Stanford University Center for Teaching and Learning offers a review of what students should be doing to prepare when they are a week away from their exams. This strategy should be used in conjunction with sustained, structured study time, and offers a set system that you can use to keep your self on the right track until exam time comes.

5 Day Test Prep

Five days before: Organize

Organize and review your class notes and text notes carefully. Prepare a list of all topics that will be on the exam. List them in order of importance so you can focus your attention accordingly.

Four days before: Review and Recall

Review your notes thoroughly, but don’t just look at them. Explain them to yourself. Don’t mistake familiarity for comprehension. Concentrate on the topics that are more difficult for you to understand. Use mnemonic devices or visualization to organize the material as a “breadcrumb trail” back to the big ideas.

Three days before: Rewrite

Briefly rewrite all important information. Review these notes repeatedly. Trying to recall your own explanations will be more effective than trying to recall what the text and your professors have said.

Two days before: Question

Make a list of questions that might be on the exam and answer them in as much detail as possible.

One day before: Prepare
Review your notes and rewritten notes a few hours before the exam. Take time to relax before the exam. If you are afraid you will forget information or "blank out" when you receive the exam, write reminders on the back that you can come back to during the exam.

A handout with this information is available for pick up in the Office of Academic Advising, it is also available here: Stanford 5 Day Test Prep

The Office of Academic Advising & Learning Development is here to support you! If you want to discuss more study strategies or have a question about the 5 Day test prep method, feel free to reach out. You can make an appointment with a member of the advising staff as well as speak to your assigned academic advisor.

Important Reminder for Sequence II Students: Summer 2012 Tutoring!!

Remember that the Office of Academic Advising offers free tutoring services this summer for students in the second sequence of clinical courses (Adult & Elder Nursing II and Pharmacotherapeutics)! This group tutoring format allows you to have your questions answered as well as hear other topics that your peers are having trouble with.

The NYUCN tutoring data support the tutoring format and confirm that continued attendance leads to the best result(s)!! We're committed to your academic success and want you to get the best results.

NYUCN Summer Tutoring Schedule

We sincerely encourage you to attend the last two sessions of the semester on July 30th and August 6th. Times and location are provided on the schedule at the link above.

Test-Taking Strategies Review

If you were unable to make it to the workshop last week we certainly hope you will plan to attend in the future. Many students found the session to be very helpful and they plan to implement the strategies discussed with Professor Brody.

The workshop reviewed strategies and concepts discussed in Dr. Ea's workshop held during the spring semester. For a brief review refer to our blog post from February detailing some Effective Strategies for Test-Taking. Additionally, stop by the Office of Academic Advising & Learning Development to pick up a copy of the PowerPoint presentation.

As an NYU Nursing student, you are always able to meet with a member of the administrative advising team to discuss strategies for test-taking as well as time management and study skills. Feel free to email nursingadvising@nyu.edu to set up an appointment today!

Getting the Most Out of Your Time Away!

NYUCN Students!

The Office of Academic Advising wants to wish you the best for a relaxing and stress free break from classes. You have worked hard and deserve to take a moment to relax, regroup, and refresh while outside of classes. In order to assist in the effort, we want you to consider some helpful tips that we posted to the blog quite some time ago. Time away from classes should still be spent effectively!

Ways to Refresh and Regroup During Breaks

Again, we wish you the best and look forward to your safe return in summer and fall! If any questions arise during the summer, feel free to reach out to us. We will be in the office during business hours (Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm) all summer long.