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• LRC Times, April 2008

UNDERGRADUATE ADVISING INFORMATION

• Pre-nursing
• Second degree
• Links to CNA Programs

August 29, 2008

Greetings from the School of Nursing,

As new students arrive and make the first new home of their own in a cozy dorm room, we welcome you to campus and offer our support as you adjust to the semester. Did you know that the choices you make the first semester of your college career often determines the direction of the rest of your life? Here are a few items of interest for you to consider as you start your fall courses:

1. Remember to get a tutor if you see yourself struggling within a course. The Academic Support and Advising department, phone number 351-1391, can help you determine you best resources for problem-solving academic issues.
2. We also recommend that whenever you are struggling with a subject within your course, that you speak to your professor. We instructors like to know the student is trying and sincere about learning, not just blowing off the course. Your professor should be willing to help you understand if you reach a difficult concept. He/she may help you or recommend a tutor or a graduate assistant to help you.
3. Remember to enjoy your time here. Stress is sometimes an obstacle to learning as well as getting the grade you want. Be careful to assess your stress and make time for something to relax you (I don’t recommend getting drunk as the solution.) Learn some time management strategies. Contact your FYE instructor for help, or the Academic Support and Advising department.
4. A sign on a dorm dining hall reads, “Please clean up your own dishes. Your momma didn’t come to college with you.” It is a reality that you have to take responsibilities that others may have helped you with in the past.
5. Attend some student functions and meet an upper-class mentor who can advise you from a student perspective. We will be having regular group advising meetings and dorm parties for pre-nursing students to promote the mentoring of new students by more seasoned ones.
6. The schedule below is a general plan for group advising. Watch the website for specifics of the sessions as they approach.

Group Advising Sessions:

1. September 3, 2008 5:00 PM in Gunter Hall Auditorium in the west hallway. Theme is: “All I ever needed to know I learned in Kindergarten, and now I’m reviewing in college.” We will be serving milk and cookies as a gesture of a “warm fuzzy” to ease your transition into a new li.fe phase. Please join us for this initial advising session.
2. October 1, we will have a group advising session/fun time in Wilson Hall. Other dorms are welcome to attend in the beautiful lounge on first floor there at 7:00-9:00. Goodies will be served.
3. November 5 we will meet on west campus for another group advising session. Watch for further updates, as the place has not been settled yet.
4. November 6, we will hold a second advising session at Wilson Hall. This will be near registration time and we will be giving PIN numbers to those who attend and speak with an advisor.
5. November 12, we will hold another group advising meeting in Gunter 3000 for the purpose of answering questions and distributing PIN numbers. Please be reminded that you must see your advisor in order to get a PIN number. The purpose of that contact is to assure you are on track with your class schedule. So while these advising sessions ARE NOT MANDATORY, it is an easy, convenient way for you to keep on track and get registered on time.

Watch for our ‘Frequently Asked Questions” page to appear next week.

Our best,
Your advising Team
Gayle, Priscilla, Sandee

Second Degree August Advising Notes

Greetings:

It’s hard to believe that school will be starting soon. My upcoming advising dates are as follows:

Advising Sessions for Second Degree Students

Gunter Main Office School of Nursing

Map at www.unco.edu

• Thursday, September 4th @ 12:00
• Friday, September 5th @ 11:00
• Friday, September 19th @11:00
• Friday, September 26th @ 11:00
• Friday, October 10th @ 11:00
• Thursday, October 23 @ 12:00
• Friday, October 31 @ 11:00

You do not have to RSVP me to attend an advising session. Come to Gunter Hall, 3rd floor, the main School of nursing office and tell the front desk that you are here to see Laurie Walker. If possible, please bring an unofficial copy of your transcripts with you. Be sure you give yourself plenty of time to find parking and Gunter Hall.

Remember you must have proof of completion of your CNA certification when you apply. Keep checking the webpage for application information. It will most likely be posted in October.

If you have questions please email me at: laurie.walker@unco.edu. I will get back to you promptly.

Laurie Walker