Upcoming Test-Taking Strategies Workshop!!

Dr.Ab Brody, Assistant Professor, will present a test-taking strategies workshop for NYUCN students. As the first round of exams comes to a close for undergraduates, this workshop will allow you to reflect on your current strategies and introduce you to helpful tips that you can implement as you begin to prepare for future exams this term. Additionally, this workshop will address best practices for NCLEX-type and certification exam questions.

This session will cover relevant information for graduate students as well. The strategies discussed are applicable to any certification and/or graduate level exam. The Office of Academic Advising strongly encourages you to attend this session for a thorough review of test-taking strategies and tips for reducing test anxiety. Specific information regarding this event is below:

Test-Taking Strategies Workshop
Presented by Professor Ab Brody
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
5:30pm
Atrium Conference Room (Room 1031)
Please RSVP to nursingadvising@nyu.edu by 5pm on June 26, 2012

The Atrium Conference Room is located on the 10th Floor of 726 Broadway in the College of Nursing. As the Broadway elevators are currently being renovated, please enter the building through the entrance at 418 Lafayette Street. You are then able to take the elevators to the College of Nursing on the 10th Floor.

Blogging from Berlin!

Spring 2012: Goldie Choi (right), NYUCN student , with a friend in Berlin, Germany

Interested in knowing more about a specific study away site? Your best resources are your peers!

NYUCN students are in  academic centers all over the world and are able to bring a renewed perspective to the work they will do as students in the nursing curriculum.

Read below for the inside scoop on studying abroad in Berlin.
 

"While studying abroad in Berlin, Germany in the spring of 2012, I found myself falling more in love with NYU Berlin as the semester went on.  The instructors were amazing.  They were caring, nice and all so interesting.  They were extremely eager to hear the students’ opinions and ideas.  The instructors were always open to suggestions and made an effort to find the best way to teach the students.  The classes consisted of 15-20 students.  They were more discussion-based rather than the traditional lecture-based classes, which made them better.  We went on at least one excursion in each course as well.  I also took a class that was held at a German University with other German students.  That class really opened my eyes to the differences in our educational systems and exposed me to great people that I would  probably not have been able to meet on my own.  I strongly recommend that everyone should study abroad at least once if they have the opportunity to.  It is the best experience of my life so far.  It not only opens your eyes to an entirely different culture but also it helps you become more independent and adapt to your surroundings better.  These are all great qualities and skills that can be used in the nursing career and in everyday life.  Of course it was not always easy but I think the challenges that come with studying abroad are what make the overall experience so wonderful and rewarding.  I think with an open mind you can gain so much from studying abroad."

Goldie B. Choi is a traditional student in the College of Nursing. She is a native of New York State and will be beginning her clinicals in the fall 2012 semester. Additional information about studying abroad in Berlin is available on the Berlin Global Academic Center webpage. 

Nursing Care Plan Workshop: Review and Tips!

If you were unable to make it to the Nursing Care Plan workshop facilitated by Professor Fidel Lim on June 6, 2012, see below for a brief review of some of his suggestions. During the session he introduced a case study, guided attendees through an effective and ineffective care plan for the case, and offered participants the opportunity for Q & A.  He also reviewed some of his own tips for writing a "care plan that cares." It was a great session!

Some things to remember when composing you care plan are:

• Get creative! You can add in your own headings to make sure you are accurately communicating what you need to say and information is represented appropriately
• When highlighting expected outcomes be S.M.A.R.T.  Think specific, measurable, action (verb) achievable, relevant, time frame
• For nursing interventions and rationales be sure to pair a rationale with each intervention, check what your textbook says, recommend interventions that are not found in the textbook (be creative, but appropriate), and integrate your knowledge of pharmacology
• Evaluate! What did you see during your shift? How did your patient respond to the interventions? What parameters will you use to evaluate

If you have questions or would like to know more about what was discussed during the session, feel free to reach out to professor Lim at fl9@nyu.edu. He can be a great resource as you start to think about writing a caring care plan.

Thinking About Studying Abroad? Now's the Time!

NYUCN Freshmen! Congratulations on the successful completion of your first year!

As you may know, spring of the sophomore year is reserved for a semester long study abroad experience. In the College of Nursing we encourage all rising sophomores to consider studying abroad in their spring semester to enhance their NYU experience. Students attending NYU have a unique opportunity to take advantage of the resources of a Global Network University. With academic centers throughout the world, NYU is one of the best institutions to attend if you are interested in studying abroad.

NYU maintains Global Academic Centers in 13 locations, some of which include Buenos Aires, Argentina and, most recently, Sydney, Australia! Applications for study abroad are usually due early in the fall semester so, Sophomores, be sure to spend some time this summer thinking about the opportunities and where you might want to find yourself in spring 2013! The possibilities are endless.

Want to know what a nursing student's experience has been studying abroad through NYU? You should refer to our blog post: Inside Perspective on Study Abroad.

Specific questions about study abroad are most likely answered on the Global Programs Website. You are also able to email a global counselor directly at global.admissions@nyu.edu. In addition, feel free to reach out to your academic advisor or a member of the advising staff for assistance with study abroad related inquiries.

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.

Wondering about APA? Here are a few tips.

If you were unable to make it to the APA workshop on Wednesday, you can feel free to stop by 1015C (10th Floor, 726 Broadway) to obtain copies of the PowerPoint and handouts from the session. Many attendees found the session to be very helpful and enjoyed Karen Roush, NYUCN PhD student and Clinical Managing Editor of the American Journal of Nursing. Courtesy of Karen, a few tips to help you stay on track when writing an APA paper are included below.

General Reminders

• Be sure that your writing is clear and concise. Avoid the use of jargon, which is not easily understood by people outside of your discipline.
•  Use straightforward language and maintain your active voice while writing. Be simple and direct to avoid confusion.
• It is ok to use personal pronouns when attributing an action to something you, and/or your team did.

When using abbreviations

• Spell out acronyms the first time you use them. 
• Try to avoid both overuse and underuse of abbreviations. 
• abbreviations such as i.e., vs., e.g., etc., should only be used in parentheses.

What is Plagiarism?

• Avoid adding things to your paper that are taken word-for-word from a source. You cannot include information that is not original thought unless credit is given to the author.
• You never want to misappropriate thoughts and ideas
• Avoid cutting and pasting directly, be careful with quoting, and try to ensure that when referring to source material you are not following to closely to the structure and ideas of the original work.

The above are some general things to consider when writing an APA paper for a course.There is always more to know and it is best to ask your professor or a trusted source if you are unsure such as the APA Style Manual.

The information above was provided for the APA Writing Style Workshop by The Scholar's Voice, www.thescholarsvoice.com. Questions about the Scholar's Voice can be directed to Karen Roush directly. Email a member of the Advising Staff for more details.

PICOT Poster Session!

The Office of Academic Advising & Learning Development would like to remind you of the following upcoming event:

The NYU College of Nursing BS Program

 Second Semester Student PICOT Poster Session

At the NYU Law School, Lipton Hall, 108 West Third Street

Tuesday April 24, 2012

5:00 – 7:30pm

This session will allow you to interact with current students in the second clinical sequence, nursing faculty members, and administrators in the College of Nursing. You will be able to see the culminating research projects for students in the second clinical sequence’s course Introduction to Research: Foundations for Evidence Based Clinical Practice.