So long, blogger.com....

NYUCN Advising hopes you had a great spring break!

We have big news: NYUCN Advising blog will be transitioning out of blogger.com, to a new home tumblr.com! Tumblr is a more diverse, interactive, and accessible social media site for students, and more information will be made available to all nursing students,

For those of you who already have a tumblr account, you can go and follow us now! If you don't have one, no worries. The page is made public for everyone to see. To view or start following, click here for the official NYUCN tumblr page. 

p.s., be on the lookout for the new NYUCN instagram page. Will be rolled out soon.

We draw your attention to the following reminders for the upcoming week:

Exploring Health Careers: A panel representing a wide rang of health careers will be sharing their perspectivs on the industry, work place experiences, and helpful advice for students entring the health profession. Monday, March 30th, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Wasserman presentation room A on the 2nd floor (133 east 13th street). RSVP now by clicking here. 

Scholarships & Fellowships

Happy Monday NYUCN Students!

This blog  post is a update on current/upcoming scholarships, fellowships, externships & employment opportunities. Please put reminders for yourselves to get ample time to complete the applications; some are intensive and require components that may be time consuming based on your already packed schedules.







-NYU Langone Summer Externship: This full time program is being offered to all nursing students, and already has a large number of applicants. You will be able to get hands on clinical work on a designated unit, while getting a competitive salary. Deadline is this week, February 27th. To apply and to get more information click here. 


-NYU Summer Opportunity for Registered Nurses: The NYU Child Study Center is hiring a full time RN for the NYU Summer Program for kids; an all day therapeutic program that provides treatment to meet education & behavioral needs of 7-11 years old children with ADHD. To learn more about this opportunity call (516)358-1811 or email donofd01@nyumc.org  


-National Institutes of health Undergraduate Scholarship: This is for undergraduate students from disadvantaged backgrounds committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral and social science related careers. Deadline is March 2nd. For more information and to apply click here.


-After College/AACN Scholarship Fund- Open to students seeking master's or doctoral degrees. Special consideration is given to graduate students with the goal of becoming a nurse educator, those completing an RN to BSN or RN to MSN program, and accelerated students. Deadline is March 30th. For more information and to apply click here. 


-Margaret E. Mahoney Fellowship: This program provides stipends for medical, public health/policy, and graduate students to conduct summer research projects on a health care delivery transformation. Deadline for submissions is March 15th. For more information and to apply click here.

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Can LinkedIn Benefit Nursing Students? Yes It Can!

As you know, today more than 80% of jobs acquired are because of networking. This, as well as your professional media presence online can increase your chances of getting noticed. This pertains to nurses as well, and many are unaware of this.

Linkedin.com is growing fast, and is one of the world's largest professional networking site. NYUCN students are encouraged to start building their Linkedin profiles right away. You can begin to connect with your fellow classmates, other nursing students from different schools, professors, and connections are limitless moving forward.

This site gives the opportunity to not only display your work experience, but also show past or current research projects, internships/externships, courses, and several other components that make you stand out. Join today for free by clicking here. The following are some articles for nursing students to get a broader view on Linkedin, and how it can catapult your nursing career. 

Nurse.com: Recruiters on Linkedin

Health Providers Choice: Tips for using Linkedin

Scrubs Mag.: 4 Linkedin groups every nurse should join

We draw your attention to the following reminders for this week:

Azma International Volunteering- Azma International is seeking volunteers to work in medical clinics and hospitals throughout Africa, Peru, and Guatemala. Students who are interested in health issues and clinical work are encouraged to apply. Email info@azmainternational.org for more details on these volunteer opportunity and the 2015 summer health camps. 

Financial Aid Presentation #1: The NYU office of Financial Aid will be hosting free presentations to all undergraduate students. February 19th, 5:30pm-6:30pm at the Silver building room 520. This is first presentation out of three to follow in the next two months. Registration not required. 

SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES

The Louis and Rachel Rudin Foundation Inc. Nursing Scholarship (click here)

Due February 14th, 11:59pm

The Arnold and Marie Schwartz Nursing Fund (click here)

Due February 14th, 11:59pm

A Unique Approach to Your Job Search...

NYUCN Students: Are you looking for a way to get noticed by companies/agencies? Do you want to diversify yourself, and make your resume more attractive? Do you want to challenge yourself, and earn money doing so?

If you answered YES to any of the above questions, head on over to MindSumo.com! Mind Sumo helps connect students to companies by hosting competitive challenges. Students are then able to demonstrate their abilities & creativity to potential employers. There are a variety of different challenges, and they students from any major can sign up.

The best part? Students get to win prizes and/or money, while engaging with the real-world problems that potential employers face. Most importantly, you are building a active portfolio that can be added to your resume or Linkedin accounts for employers to view. Sign up today, click here.



*FUN FACT: NYU is one of the top three colleges that has accumulated the most rewards this month. Lets get that number one spot for February!:

Rank	School	This Month	All Time
1	Indian Institute of Technology - Bombay	$18,773	$34,627
2	University of Central Florida	$8,926	$14,847
3	New York University	$7,256	$25,689
4	Florida State University	$7,046	$12,228

We draw your attention to the following reminders for this week:

Ring in the New Year Party:

Join Dean Charles N. Bertolami  for the annual new year party. Open to NYUCN and NYU Dentistry students & staff only. Will be at Riverpark Restaurant, 450 east 29th st. Between 1st ave and the FDR. 4:30 to 6:30PM.  To RSVP please click here.

SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES

Minority Nurse Magazine Scholarship (click for info. & to apply)

Due February 1st

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

Alumni Voices: Undergraduate

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 undergraduate 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.

Shaunan Reyes, B.S.'11, RN
Shaunan's Voice: "Remind yourself of why you took the oath as a nurse..."

What is your current position in the field of nursing? I am currently working as an RN on a telemetry/burn unit at Straub Clinic and Hospital in Honolulu, Hi.
What is the most rewarding part of your position? Being able to come home and fall asleep knowing that I spent my day saving lives is the biggest reward any person or professional can have. 
What advice would you give current students who are close to graduation in order to prepare for the workforce?  
Be humble! Nursing school is just the beginning. Being a nurse is very hard work and a HUGE responsibility. Be open to anything and everything and take advantage of every learning opportunity. 
What, if anything, do you wish you had known before obtaining your current position? I wish I knew just how rigorous and taxing being a nurse was going to be. Not just physically, but mentally as well. Losing patients is the worst. As humans we yearn for acknowledgement and reward. As nurses we want to know that our efforts are for a purpose. Being able to remind yourself of why you took the oath as a nurse and to focus on the ones you helped save and move on, is a career/lifelong battle.  

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.