Happy Winter Break!

Hey Nursing Students! Finals week has officially commenced. It is also the beginning of winter break, which is truly well needed and deserved. Even though most classes are over, remember to use the available services and freebies that will be all around campus this week. The following are offered all throughout finals week, so USE THEM!


Take a Break: Stop by the Student Resource Center for some energizing during finals. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate and snacks will be offered to students. Runs Monday 12/15 through Thursday 12/18, 10am-11am. 60 Washington Square South, room 210.

Fuel Your Finals: This service will be continuing on from last week. Stop by to get free breakfast and to pick up a study kit from the Health Promotion Office. Runs every day this week, 12/15 through 12/19. Get breakfast 9am to 11am, and pick up a kit any time throughout the day.

CMEP's Graduate Drop In Hour: As always, stop by the CMEP lounge to meet with grad student employees. Hang out, take a break, and study over some refreshments. Monday 5pm to 7pm, Kimmel 806.

Subway Safe Ride: Staying late on campus to study for exams? The Dept. of Public Saftey will be providing a free subway safe ride shuttle to students. It will run Monday 12/15 through Thursday 12/18, from 10:10pm to 1:10am. Click here for drop off and starting location information. 

We Draw your attention to following upcoming reminder for this week:

-LAST REMINDER: The NYU College of Nursing will be moving this January 2015! New address will be: NYUCN 433 first avenue New York, NY 10010. The Office of Advising and Academic Services will be on floor lower level 1 (LL1).

Scholarship Deadlines

March of Dimes Graduate Nursing Scholarship

Due January 30th (click above for more information)

Go Red Multicultural Scholarship Fund

Due December 31st (click above for more information)

Certified Background-Graduate Nursing Student Academy Scholarship

Due January 31st (click above for more information)

See You Next Year! 

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. 

Dust Off the Resume!

Winter Break is a great time to dust off the old resume. 

Add all the new and exciting experiences you're working on and start preparing for your career in Nursing!

  

Nursing Student Career Preparation
The Wasserman Center for Career Development collaborates with the NYU College of Nursing to provide students with tools and examples of how to develop effective cover letters and resumes specifically for nursing students. Additionally workshops are implemented to provide students with tips on the job search and interviewing skills.

If you're developing your resume from scratch or want to refresh your resume think about the following:

• Develop your resume based on career options/specializations. Visit discovernursing.com or allnurses.com for more information.
• Research employment trends/resources. The Wasserman Center has The Vault Career Insider Guide to Nursing, available for download via CareerNet.
• Attend a workshop at our office to learn more about how nursing resumes should be created. For example, special sections and tips for marketing your experiences should be included.

If you think your resume is ready to go then you can start developing the respective cover letters and preparing for interviews. Conduct a mock interview with someone in the field or visit our office for more information on how to conduct nursing interviews. 

These tips are just the beginning. Utilize the resources in our office to help you get a jump start on preparing for your career in nursing!

Feel free to contact us at nursingadvising@nyu.edu for more information!

Relax...It's Winter Break!

Relax...It's Winter Break!

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 spring 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 http://www.goodreads.com/

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 http://www.nyu.edu/shc/counseling/relaxation-oasis.html

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, check out the latest Bond movie, or plan a ski trip!

4) Exercise - Try getting into an exercise routine during winter break 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 winter break schedule at Palladium gym here.

These are just a few tips for relaxation during winter break. Please refer to this PDF for an NYU Winter Break guide if you need access to the University during the break. The NYUCN Office of Academic Advising and Learning Development is also available at nursing.advising@nyu.edu.

Enjoy the rest of your winter break!

The NYUCN Office of Academic Advising & Learning Development

Local NYC Winter Break Fun

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.

Please note that university offices will be officially closed starting December 24, 2012 and will reopen on January 2, 2013.

Certain University Offices will be open during winter break. Please refer to the respective websites for more information:

SHC & Wellness Exchange - http://www.nyu.edu/shc/about/winterbreak.html
Registrar: http://www.nyu.edu/registrar/calendars/university-calendar.html
Bobst Library: http://library.nyu.edu/about/hours/fall.html
Financial Aid: http://www.nyu.edu/admissions/financial-aid-and-scholarships/financial-aid-at-nyu.html

You can also always just refer to nyu.edu for information on University wide office hours during winter break. Enjoy your break and Happy Holidays from the NYUCN Office of Academic Advising! The advising team will periodically check email  sent to nursingadvising@nyu.edu.