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. 

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. 

Welcome to the New Semester!

As we head into the first few weeks here in the College of Nursing, we want to make sure that you are doing what you can to be a successful student. So start the term off on the right foot and follow these tips:

Read your syllabi! It may sound obvious, but make sure you attend the first day of class and go over your syllabi. Everything you need to know will be somewhere in this important document, so make sure to spend some time reading it over and learning about the layout (scheduling, attendance, grading) of your classes.

Get organized! Buy a planner or update your Google Calendar with your NetID. Whatever you prefer to use, just make sure you use something! Update your planner with all the assignment and test dates in your classes. Being organized makes for more efficient time use and less unwanted surprises.

Go to class! This one is simple. It may be tempting to get an extra hour of sleep, but skipping class is the easiest way to fall behind. You pay tuition, so get your money’s worth!

Talk to your Professors! Whether it is after class or during office hours, professors at NYU love to talk to their students. Don’t be afraid to ask questions if you’re falling behind, as many professors are willing to spend extra time with you to help get you where you need to be.

Get involved! NYU has hundreds of clubs and activities for you to get involved in. Whatever your interests are, there is sure to be a group of students that are interested in the same thing. Joining clubs is a great way to meet new people and to simply unwind from the stress of schoolwork.

Explore the City! NYU students have the unique opportunity to be in and of New York City - one of the greatest cities in the world. There is always something to do in the city no matter what you are interested in. There are concerts, museums, zoos—and discount deals on all of the above for those who know where to look. Make sure to check out and sign up for NYU TicketCentral’s mailing list for tickets to exclusive shows and events.

Relax...It's Summer!

Relax...It's Summer!

The time between semesters provides you with an opportunity to step back from the demands of being a student and take a break.

You may find that spending this time with family and friends, traveling, or pursuing exciting off-campus activities is the best way to rejuvenate and return to begin the fall semester refreshed and energized.  Below are some tips from the Office of Academic Advising and Learning Development:

1) Reading for fun - Pick up a book that you have been wanting to read for pleasure but haven't found the time to because of all of your busy school work! Ask friends for recommendations or check out Good Reads.

2) Practice some relaxation techniques such as yoga or meditation - This is a great time for you to relax and practice techniques to reduce stress before the upcoming semester. Many yoga studios offer donation-based classes. Search for them on Yelp! For more tips on relaxation techniques visit the Wellness Exchange.

3) Spend time with friends - Numerous studies show that a strong social support network benefits your ability to manage stress. So catch up with some old friends over a cup of coffee at your favorite local coffee shop, catch a movie, or go to the beach!

4) Exercise - Try getting into an exercise routine to help you relax and boost your mood. Find a gym buddy and try a pilates class or kickboxing. If you are staying local you have access to the gyms on campus - you can find the schedule at Palladium gym here.

These are just a few tips for relaxation during your summer break. The NYUCN Office of Academic Advising and Learning Development is open if you need anything, please contact nursingadvising@nyu.edu.

Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Where Does The Time Go?

We invite all of our College of Nursing Graduate students to join us in Where Does the Time Go?: Developing Your Plan for Effective Time Management - a webinar presented by the Office of Academic Advising in partnership with the Graduate Student Nursing Academy. The webinar takes place on 6/11/13 from 2:00pm-3:00pm.


This webinar will help you assess how you use your time throughout the week. Effective time management strategies related to academic study will be presented including organizational tools and goal setting. You will also be provided with some easy to use, tangible study tips to put into practice.

Participation is easy and free - register for the webinar today.

And for our undergraduate students, don't worry - we will be offering time management workshops during the upcoming fall semester. Contact nursingadvising@nyu.edu for more information.

We hope you will join us for this unique learning opportunity!

-The NYUCN Advising Team