Nurses Week

Check out our social media as we kick off Nurses Week.

UMSON State of the School - USG 
3:30 - 4:30 p.m., USG, Building IV, Room 1201 
Join Dean Jane M. Kirschling, PhD, RN, FAAN, for a special presentation on UMSON's initiatives and accomplishments. Learn more and RSVP.

Scavenger Hunt 
Our scavenger hunt kicks off on social media. Be sure to follow us to participate. 

"Thank a Nurse" Challenge 
Take time today to thank the nurses who have made a difference in your life. It's easy: 

• to thank on social media, save a "Thank a Nurse" template from our  Instagram story and tag away 
• thank them in person!  

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Poster Day
1 - 4 p.m., Online 
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Poster Day is an opportunity for students to present the findings of their DNP Project to faculty, staff, colleagues, and community partners. Learn more.

Graduation Rehearsal
7:30 p.m., Online 
If you’re graduating this month, join us for an online rehearsal to walk through the Convocation ceremony. Learn more.

Breakfast Swag Bag 
8:30 - 9:15 a.m., UMSON Lobby 
We sincerealy appreciate you! Swing by before work and classes to pick up a breakfast bag to go and some fun (and useful!) Nurses Week swag from Academic Associate Deans. When you’re done enjoying your morning snack, be healthy and don’t forget to floss(ie)!

The PATH to Health Equity for People with Intellectual Disabilities
11 a.m. - noon, UMSON 430/Online
Join us as Anne Williams, DNP '12, MS '86, BSN '82, RN, vice president, health services and education, and Justin Hunsinger, health engagement coordinator, Special Olympics International, present about the organization’s PATH to Inclusive Health. Despite severe need and higher health risks, people with intellectual disabilities (ID) lack equitable access to health services and die, on average, 20 years earlier than the general population in the United States. Learn more and RSVP.

Moon Pies at-Large
noon - 2 p.m., UMSON Lobby
Swing by to say hello to leadership of UMSON’s Pi at-Large Chapter of Sigma international honor society, learn more about the benefits of joining the chapter, and pick up a moon pie for an afternoon treat.

Swag Bag Giveaway
noon - 3 p.m. at USG, Building I Lobby
Show your Nurses Week spirit! Swing by to pick up some fun (and useful!) Nurses Week swag at your convenience.

Show Your UMSON Spirit! 
Whether it's a T-shirt, hat, pin, or anything else, today we encourage you to sport your UMSON or University of Maryland, Baltimore swag. If you don't have anything with the logo on it, wear the color red! Take a pic of you, your friends, and/or your colleagues showing off your spirit, and tag us on Instagram or Twitter @marylandnursing or include our hashtag #UMSON. 

Annual Staff Anniversary Event
11 a.m. - noon, Room 150
Join UMSON's Staff Council and Staff Engagement for the annual staff anniversaries celebration. This year, we are celebrating 14 staff members for their 20th, 15th, 10th, and fifth work anniversaries! Learn more and RSVP.

Ice Cream Social
noon - 1:30 p.m., UMSON Courtyard
Cool off from the heat of finals and the end of the semester with Taharka Brothers ice cream in the UMSON courtyard (or lobby, depending on weather). Pick up themed swag, while supplies last.

While you’re there, paws for some time with the UMBPD Comfort K9, Poe! Sometimes called therapy dogs, these K9s are trained to provide relief and affection to people dealing with anxiety, depression, and even stress from exams. This sweet boy loves attention so come and say hello! And get ready for your close-up! Grab some friends, pick out some props, and have some fun with our Nurses Week photobooth.

Word on the street is that a certain famous bird may also make an appearance.

Swag Bag Giveaway
noon - 3 p.m. at USG, Building I Lobby
Show your Nurses Week spirit! Swing by to pick up some fun (and useful!) Nurses Week swag at your convenience.

Tune in to #FlossieFacts 
Designed in 1892 by the School’s first superintendent, Louisa Parsons, who modeled it after one of Florence Nightingale’s own caps, the "Flossie" was the official cap of the School and served for decades as a symbol of the wearer’s professionalism and the School’s connection to the founder of modern nursing. Learn more about the cap and UMSON’s connections to it on our social media accounts today.

If you’re on campus in Baltimore, stop by Room 200 to check out our Flossie display and pick up some floss-y swag!