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

Get Out and Serve!

Hello Nursing Students!


NYU offers many opportunities for students to serve their communities by providing a array of long-term leadership service experiences.

If your looking for some volunteer hours or to join service projects, check out the NYU student life page to for more information. Also make sure to visit these other helpful websites: Do something.org, Volunteer Match, and NY Cares. Sign up today!




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



Networking & Personal Branding Workshop
Come to this engaging workshop to learn more about how to network face-to-face, using social media to network, and much more! Wednesday, October 29th 12:00pm-2:00pm, Kimmel 912.  To RSVP email cornell@nyu.edu 



NYU College of Nursing & College of Dentistry 
Stop by and donate to the Blood drive! Schedule a appointment here, or just walk in. Wednesday, October 29th 12:00pm-6:00pm. 

SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES:

Greenidge Endowed Fund for International Education Scholarship

DUE NOVEMBER 3RD (click above for information)

The Cynthia Davis Sculco Scholarship for Undergraduate Nursing Students

DUE NOVEMBER 7TH (click above for information)

Words of Wisdom from New RNs!

Recently, two of our BS alumni who were part of the HEOP program at NYU came to provide advice on preparing for jobs after graduation. Our current students eagerly asked question after question gaining loads of knowledge on life after graduation!

So what did our fantastic alumni Aneela Naz ('12) and Luilly Vargas ('12) have to say?

• They felt very well prepared as new nurses in the field, thanks to their education at NYUCN.
• Network, network, network - through keeping in touch with the nurse manager at the hospital she externed at, Aneela was able to maintain the relationship and landed her first job at NYU Langone Medical Center and she loves it! Start building key relationships as soon as possible!
• Luilly shared this tip with students: it's all about patient care. When interviewing, be prepared to provide examples of exemplary patient care that you provided either during your clinicals or as interns or externs. Luilly is currently an RN at Beth Israel Medical Center.

A big thank you to Aneela and Luilly for sharing their valuable stories.

Good luck job hunting! 
The NYUCN Advising Team

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!