UMSON Office of Academic and Career Success at Baltimore

Sometimes, life gets in the way of our academic pursuits. The Office of Academic and Career Success staff can work with you to identify road blocks, uncover obstacles, and generate new paths forward toward academic success. We can help with:

• time management
• study strategies
• test-taking skills
• stress management.

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If you're a student or alumni, the Office of Academic and Career Success can help you find and apply for positions. Our services include:

• 1:1 career counseling
• career workshops and fairs
• employer lobby days
• mock interviews
• resume and cover letter assistance

To schedule career counseling or resume/cover letter assistance for students or alumni: Schedule with Christine King. Please send a draft of your resume and/or cover letter to us BEFORE scheduling an appointment.

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Career Tools:

• Résumé Guide (PDF)
• Cover Letter Guide (PDF)
• Sample Resume for Student Nurse/CNA/Patient Tech No. 1
• Sample Resume for Student Nurse/CNA/Patient Tech No. 2
• Sample Resume for Entry-Level RN

UMSON Student Resources:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Information
• Entry-Into-Practice Faculty/Academic Advisor Recommendation Request Form
• NCLEX-RN Preparation and Resources

Additional Resources:

• Advanced Practice Job Search
• American Nurses Association's Nursing Career Resources 
• Nurse.com (jobs, education news, events, and awards)
• Maryland Job Network 
• NCLEX-RN Preparation and Resources
• HealthJobs Network

Finding a job has never been easier!

We post career opportunities in The Elm: Nursing (students receive a digest of new posts via email each Tuesday).

Also check the American Association of Colleges of Nursing-sponsored online job board.

We encourage you to visit often!

Leadership skills are highly sought after by employers. Why? Because leaders show initiative and are highly motivated, skills that can make you stand out as an applicant.

 The Office of Academic and Career Success can support you in the pursuit of leadership skills through Student Organizations.

Appointments can be virtual, by phone, or in person.

If you're an entry-into-practice (BSN or CNL) student, professional advisors in the Office of Academic and Career Success can provide you with individualized, integrative, and ongoing educational support to promote academic success, career exploration, and your personal well-being.

Upon admission to the BSN program or CNL option, you'll be assigned a professional advisor who will guide you in the development of educational plans that are consistent with your academic, personal, and professional goals.

Your advisor assignment will be emailed to you no later than the fourth week of the semester.

Professional Advising Assignments

• Conway Scholars: Jill Pahel
• BSN and CNL Students: Jill Pahel, Kathryn (Katie) Lamp, Christine King

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The Office of Academic and Career Success offers Learning Lab Sessions and Peer Tutoring in specific courses taught by people who have previously completed those courses and who have strong communication and teaching skills.

For the fall 2023 semester, Learning Lab Sessions and Peer Tutoring will continue to be offered virtually. Days and times for Learning Lab Sessions will be communicated by course faculty and/or Learning Lab Leaders through Blackboard and email. Students should contact tutors directly using contact information provided on relevant course Blackboard pages. Tutoring contact information is also available at the front desk of the Office of Student and Academic Services in Suite 101.

Please read and/or download the University of Maryland School of Nursing Peer Tutoring Agreement prior to seeking tutoring services. Students are responsible for following the policies in this document should they seek/use tutoring services offered through UMSON.

All of our services are offered at no additional charge to students.

All services listed in this section are for Baltimore students only. Universities at Shady Grove students, please visit this webpage.

Above photo: During a Learning Lab Session, a tutor helps students synthesize the most difficult concepts in a course.

Students are encouraged to make an appointment and/or reach out to the University of Maryland, Baltimore's Writing Center for writing assistance and writing resources.