COVID-19 Response
Have a question related to UMSON COVID-19 operations?
Please follow these steps:
- Review this webpage.
- Review the UMB Coronavirus website (policies, guidelines, and extensive FAQs).
- If you still can't find the answer, email us for assistance.
UMSON Status
Through the spring 2021 semester:
- Classes: conducted remotely
- Clinicals and Practicums, Labs and Simulation Activities: conducted in person, using necessary precautions
- Events: conducted virtually
- Employees: follow UMB's Updated Telework Policy
- Universities at Shady Grove: see Updates on COVID-19
UMSON SAFE Screening and COVID-19 Testing Requirements
* If you are both a nursing student and an employee, student requirements take precedence.
Additional Information
Information for Students
Administrator Contact Information
|
Name and Title |
|
|---|---|
| Maeve Howett, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE Professor and Associate Dean for the Baccalaureate Program |
mhowett@umaryland.edu |
| Bimbola Akintade, PhD, MBA, MHA, ACNP-BC, NEA-BC
Associate Professor and Associate Dean for the Master of Science in Nursing Program
|
bakintade@umaryland.edu |
| Shannon Reedy Idzik, DNP, CRNP, FAANP, FAAN Associate Professor and Associate Dean for the DNP Program |
idzik@umaryland.edu |
| Kirsten Corazzini, PhD, FGSA Professor and Associate Dean for the PhD Program |
kcorazzini@umaryland.edu |
| Jeffrey Ash, EdD
Assistant Professor and Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion
|
jash@umaryland.edu |
| Larry Fillian, MEd
Associate Dean for Student and Academic Services
|
lfillian@umaryland.edu |
| Jane M. Kirschling, PhD, RN, FAAN
Dean and Professor
|
kirschling@umaryland.edu |
Resources
SAFE Screening and COVID-19 Testing Requirements
- UMSON Student SAFE Screening and COVID-19 Testing Requirements (Updated Oct. 19, 2020)
- Monitoring Nursing Students During COVID-19 Pandemic (Added Nov. 18, 2020)
- Process for Student COVID-19 Exposure, Symptoms, Positive Test (Added Nov. 18, 2020)
- Meet the UMSON Infection Control Specialists
- More Information on UMB SAFE on Campus
Additional Resources
- Guidelines For Use of Face Protection PPE in Patient/Client Care in the COVID-19 Era (Added Sept. 23, 2020)
- COVID-19 Requirements for Students (Added Aug. 17, 2020)
- Required Student Donning and Doffing Demo for Experiential Learning Experiences (Added July 23, 2020)
- Statement of Risk for Clinical/Experiential Activities During COVID-19
- Support and Crisis Management Resources
If you are feeling increased anxiety because of the crisis and its disruption to your life, UMB offers counseling resources through the Student Counseling Center (410-328-8404).
Communication Archive
- Jan. 6, 2021: URGENT: Spring 2021 Travel Restrictions and Requirements
- Dec. 18, 2020: UMSON January COVID-19 Testing Requirements
- Dec. 15, 2020: Winter/Early Spring Clinical/Practicum Information
- Dec. 4, 2020: Practicum Students and CNL Community Health - January and December
- Nov. 19, 2020: BSN Fall 2020 Early Exit
- Nov. 19, 2020: CNL Fall 2020 Early Exit
- Nov. 5, 2020: PPE Communication to Students from Dean Kirschling
- Sept. 15, 2020: SAFE on Campus Screening and COVID-19 Testing Requirements for Students
- Sept. 10, 2020: Full Compliance With COVID-19 Requirements Is Expected
- Aug. 17, 2020: URGENT: Required COVID-19 Testing
- Aug. 17, 2020: Fall 2020 Semester Updates and COVID-19 Testing Information
- July 27, 2020: Fall 2020 Student Activities Fee
- July 24, 2020: UMB Bookstore and Uniform Update
- July 8, 2020: Fall 2020 In-Person Learning Activities Update
- May 21, 2020: Summer 2020 Instruction and Research Update
- April 27, 2020 Update on UMSON Summer Semester
- April 21, 2020 MIEMSS Follow Up
- April 17, 2020 Early Exit Students - Faculty Letters of Recommendation
- April 10, 2020 Early Exit - BSN Degree Candidates
- April 10, 2020 Early Exit - CNL Degree Candidates
- April 8, 2020 Early-Exit Option for Graduating Entry-Into-Practice Students
- April 2, 2020 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Applications
- April 2, 2020 Pre-Licensure, Post-Graduation Employment
- March 31, 2020 COVID-19 Employment Opportunity
- March 30, 2020 Important Information on Job Opportunities at UMMC/UMMS
- March 19, 2020 Important Update on COVID-19 and UMSON Classes, Labs, Simulation, and Clinical Experiences
- March 12, 2020 Update from UMSON on Simulation and Lab Activities
- Updated March 12, 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Guidance
- March 11, 2020 Letter on COVID-19 to UMSON Students, Faculty and Staff from Jane M. Kirschling, Dean
- Updated March 11, 2020 Letter on COVID-19 to UMSON Students
Video Archive
- July 23, 2020: Student Coffee Talk with the Deans
- June 4, 2020: Student Coffee Talk with the Deans
- May 4, 2020: PhD Student Forum
- May 4, 2020: MSN Student Forum
- April 27, 2020: DNP Student Forum
- March 30, 2020: BSN, RN-to-BSN, and CNL Student Virtual Town Hall
- March 27, 2020: Graduate Student Virtual Town Hall
Information for Faculty and Staff
Forms
Request Access To:
UMSON Building or USG Location:
Request Approval for Reimbursement or Pick Up:
Request Office Technology to Support Teleworking
(e.g., computer, monitor, webcam, software, etc.)
Assessing How to Support Ongoing Programmatic/Business Needs
Resources
SAFE Screening and COVID-19 Testing Requirements
* If you are both a nursing student and an employee, student requirements take precedence.
- For Employees (Updated Oct. 19, 2020 )
- For Students (Updated Oct. 19, 2020)
- Monitoring Nursing Students During COVID-19 Pandemic (Added Nov. 18, 2020)
- Process for Student COVID-19 Exposure, Symptoms, Positive Test (Added Nov. 18, 2020)
- REDCap SAFE on Campus Guidelines (Added Aug. 28, 2020)
- Meet the UMSON Infection Control Specialists
- More Information on UMB SAFE on Campus
PPE Resources
- Update on UMSON’s PPE Distribution Plan
- Guidelines For Use of Face Protection PPE in Patient/Client Care in the COVID-19 Era (Added Sept. 23, 2020)
Community and Counseling Resources
- COVID-19 Community Based Resources (compiled by Staff Council)
If you are feeling increased anxiety because of the crisis and its disruption to your life, UMB offers counseling resources through our Employee Assistance Program (667-214-1555). Download a brochure.
Technology and Telework Resources
- Keep Teaching and Working
- Web Collaboration Tools
- Tech in 10 and Teach in 10 Archives
- Virtual Backgrounds for Microsoft Teams, WebEx, or Zoom
- Video Conference Etiquette Tips
- Virtual Meeting Best Practices
- Additional Telework Tips
We encourage all UMSON employees to include the following message above your contact information in your email signature:
We are working remotely to comply with UMB campus guidelines regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. While we will do our best to continue normal operations and work schedules, please understand that due to the nature of the situation, responses and actions may be delayed. We appreciate your patience during this unprecedented time.
Communication Archive
- Dec. 18, 2020: UMSON January COVID-19 Testing Requirements
from Larry Fillian, Associate Dean, Student and Academic Services, and Chair, UMSON Judicial Board - Dec. 15, 2020: Winter/Early Spring Clinical/Practicum Information
from Jane M. Kirschling, Dean, and Larry Fillian, Associate Dean, Student and Academic Services, and Chair, UMSON Judicial Board - Dec. 4, 2020: Practicum Students and CNL Community Health - January and December
from Maeve Howett, Professor and Associate Dean for the Baccalaureate Program, and Bimbola Akintade, Associate Professor and Associate Dean for the Master of Science in Nursing Program - Nov. 19, 2020: December 2020 - Graduation and Early Exit
from Jane M. Kirschling, Dean - Sept. 15, 2020 Screening and Testing (Employees)
from Jane M. Kirschling, Dean - May 21, 2020 UMSON Student Communication
from Jane M. Kirschling, Dean - May 20, 2020 Resources for you as you navigate COVID-19
from Jane M. Kirschling, Dean - April 30, 2020 Need to maintain privacy with respect to a student's COVID-19 status
from Jane M. Kirschling, Dean - April 27, 2020 Update on UMSON Summer Semester
from Jane M. Kirschling, Dean - March 31, 2020 COVID-19 Employment Opportunity
from Lisa Rowen, Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer, University of Maryland Medical Center - March 31, 2020 Keep Teaching and Working Website
from Matt Rietschel, Assistant Dean for Information and Learning Technology - March 18, 2020 Request for Access to UMSON and Essential Employees
from Karen Jarrell, Human Resource Manager / Business Partner - March 17, 2020 Mail and Deliveries Protocol
from Bill Gardiner, Associate Dean for Administration and Finance - March 16, 2020 Support, Keep Teaching and Working Website and Request for Information
from Matt Rietschel, Assistant Dean for Information and Learning Technology - March 13, 2020 Phone Protocols Under Telework Environment
from Karen Jarrell, Human Resource Manager / Business Partner - March 12, 2020 NEW Voicemail System for Baltimore Campus
from Matt Rietschel, Assistant Dean for Information and Learning Technology - March 12, 2020 Update from UMSON on Simulation and Lab Activities
from Jane M. Kirschling, Dean - March 12, 2020 Letter to Supervisors on Technology Requests for Employees
from Matt Rietschel, Assistant Dean for Information and Learning Technology - March 11, 2020: Letter on COVID-19 to UMSON Students, Faculty and Staff
from Jane M. Kirschling, Dean - March 10, 2020 Letter on COVID-19 to UMSON Faculty and Staff
from Jane M. Kirschling, Dean - March 10, 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Guidance
from Jane M. Kirschling, Dean - March 7, 2020 Communication to UMSON Supervisors
from Karen Jarrell, Human Resource Manager / Business Partner - March 6, 2020 Communication to UMSON Employees
from Jane M. Kirschling, Dean
Video Archive
- Jan. 8, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Dec. 17, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Dec. 11, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Dec. 4, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Nov. 20, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Nov. 12, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Nov. 6, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Oct. 30, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Oct. 16, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Oct. 9, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Oct. 1, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Sept. 25, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Sept. 18, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Sept. 10, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Sept. 4, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Aug. 28, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Aug. 14, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- Aug. 7, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- July 24, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- July 10, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- June 26, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- June 19, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- June 12, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- June 5, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- May 29, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- May 22, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- May 15, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- May 8, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- May 1, 2020: Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- April 24, 2020 Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- April 17, 2020 Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- April 10, 2020 Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall
- March 30, 2020 Staff Virtual Town Hall
- March 27, 2020 Faculty Virtual Town Hall
- March 23, 2020 Supervisors Virtual Town Hall
- March 19, 2020 Faculty Virtual Town Hall
Information for Researchers
Videos
- July 23, 2020: SON Resumption of Research Town Hall
- April 2, 2020: SON Research Information Update
Forms
- Updated Sept. 23, 2020: UMSON Application to Resume Human Subjects Research
- Request Access to:
- UMSON Building or USG Location:
- Another Location at UMB
Guidance Documents
- June 23, 2020: UMB Research Resumption Guidance
- Temporary Modifications to the Procedure on Research Study Participant Payments
- Preventing Spread of COVID-19 in Research and Scholarship (SON)
- UMB IRB and HRPO Research Guidance Regarding COVID19
- Research Advisory Task Force (RATF) COVID Basic Science Research (UMB)
- RATF COVID Graduate Student Research (UMB)
- RATF COVID Clinical Research (UMB)
- UMB UMMS COVID Recommendations and Policies
- Clinical Research FAQs with Consent (UMB HRPO)
- UMB HRPO Research FAQ
- UMB Human Research Protections Webpage (resumption materials can be found on the right-hand side of the page near the bottom)
- UMB Visitors Guidance
Information for Clinical Partners
Communication Archive
- March 31, 2020 Communication to Clinical Partners
from Jane M. Kirschling, Dean - March 22, 2020 Communication to Clinical Partners
from Ann Mech, Director of Legal Affairs - March 20, 2020 Clinical Communication
from Lori M. Harris, Director of Student Placements and Registration - March 8, 2020 Communication to Clinical Partners
from Ann Mech, Director of Legal Affairs
Information for Alumni
Communication Archive
- March 31, 2020 COVID-19 Employment Opportunity
from Lisa Rowen, Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer, University of Maryland Medical Center - March 19, 2020: UMSON Update
from Jane M. Kirschling, Dean
UMSON Recovery Information
- Recovery Task Force Members
- Fall 2020: Academic Programming During COVID-19 Presentation (Added July 15, 2020)
- UMSON Return to Clinical/Experiential Learning and Return to Face-to-Face Simulation, Updated to Include Fall 2020 Plans (Updated July 15, 2020)
- UMSON Return to Clinical/Experiential Learning and Return to Face-to-Face Simulation (June 8, 2020)
Ways to Help
Make a card for UMB's thank-you card campaign.
Volunteer your time. Visit the partnership website to find a way to make a difference, including:
- Giving blood
- Delivering meals
- Providing virtual business support
Know of another opportunity that should be listed? You can create an account at the link above to submit the information, and you can also email the information to Eva Hanley so it can be included in a weekly email.
Donate to one of our emergency funds to help create a much-needed safety net for our most vulnerable students:
Additional Resources
UMB COVID-19 News and Resources
for the campus preparedness plan, informational videos, and FAQs
UMB Alerts
for closings and other important campus-wide announcements
UMB Webcam Tutorial
a video tutorial on how to improve your online presence during teleconferences
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
for updates on the spread of COVID-19 and recommendations to limit its spread
Maryland Department of Health COVID-19 Webpage
for Maryland-specific COVID-19 updates
"Gratitude Heals - A Special Edition Workbook for Supporting Healthcare in a COVID-19 Crisis"
We are grateful to Linda Roszak Burton, ACC, BBC, BS, the founder and managing partner of DRW Inc., a leadership development and executive coaching firm, for sharing with us "Gratitude Heals - A Special Edition Workbook for Supporting Healthcare in a COVID-19 Crisis." Ms. Roszak serves as an appointed member of the University of Maryland School of Nursing's Advisory Board for the Governor's Wellmobile Program. She has kindly granted us permission to post this workbook here and make it broadly available to our extended community. We are deeply appreciative of her ongoing support.
Guidance and Letters to the UMB Community
Read more at the University of Maryland, Baltimore COVID-19 Recovery website.
On the Bright Side: Share Your Uplifting Stories
Explore the inspirational stories shared by faculty, staff, students, and alumni who are going above and beyond to support their family and friends, colleagues, and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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