UMSON Office of Academic and Career Success at Shady Grove

Upon admission to the BSN program, you'll be assigned an academic advisor at the Office of Academic and Career Success who will guide you in the development of educational plans that are consistent with your academic, personal, and professional goals. 

To request an appointment:

• Prospective Students: Email oacsnursingsg@umaryland.edu.
• Current Students: Email your assigned advisor directly.

We offer academic coaching to support you in identifying roadblocks, uncovering obstacles, and generating new paths forward toward academic success. Individual or group meetings are available online or face-to-face.  

We can help you with: 

• time management  
• study strategies 
• test-taking skills 
• enhancement of critical thinking and clinical judgements skills
• stress management 

To request an appointment, email your academic advisor.

Coaching is also provided at the Macklin Center for Academic Success. Visit their website for more information.

At the Office of Academic and Career Success, we assist current students with career advising and professional development as you prepare for certifications, internships, and jobs. We offer individual advising sessions in various career development areas, including: 

• CNA Licensure 
• Job and internship opportunities  
• Job search strategies 
• Interview preparation 

To request an appointment, email Laura El Shafei at lelshafei@umaryland.edu.

For additional support, the Career and Internship Services Center (CISC)  offers career counseling, resume/cover letter assistance, and more.

Resources

The Elm: Nursing 

Check your email every Tuesday for The Elm: Nursing, where job and externship postings are highlighted. 

UMSON Student Resources

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

Online Resources

• liquidcompass.com/institutions/umaryland 
• Maryland Job Network 
• Advanced Practice Job Search 
• HealthJobs Network 

We encourage you to visit often. 

Guided Study Sessions 

Guided Study Sessions are led by peer academic leaders who are BSN students and have successfully completed previous courses. They have strong communication skills and facilitate learning for designated 1st- and 2nd-semester courses. 

Open Tutoring

Meet with 3rd- and 4th-semester peer academic leaders who are experienced learning facilitators who provide open tutoring for 1st-, 2nd-, and 3rd-semester students. Open tutoring is held both virtually and in-person.

Individual and Group Tutoring Support 

Individual and small group tutoring is available to students who are struggling in their courses as evidenced by poor performance in their exams/quizzes, need for language support, or another type of circumstance that requires extra academic support or remediation. Students must meet with their advisor first before being referred to tutoring services.

Writing Tutors 

Peer Academic Writing Support is available for 1^st through 3^rd semester students who need help with understanding their writing assignments, content and flow. Students can also make an appointment to brainstorm their writing assignments.

For information about peer academic support services please email your advisor or email the Office of Academic and Career Success at oacsnursingsg@umaryland.edu.

The OACS at Shady Grove maintains an active library of required textbooks and supplemental resources associated with the BSN courses.

Located in the OACS lobby of Suite 101.

Same day checkout and return. Resources cannot be taken off campus.

Leadership skills are highly sought after by employers. Leaders show initiative and are highly motivated, having skills that can make you stand out as an applicant.

Several leadership opportunities are offered at the USG campus to support you in the pursuit of leadership skills. 

These organizations are currently active at USG:

• Nurses for Global Health (NGH)
• University of Maryland Association for Nursing Students (UMANS) (also see the UMANS website for additional information)

Additional Student Organizations are available at the Baltimore location.

We offer limited direct one-on-one and group writing consultations, both online or face to face. Services include: 

• Brainstorming  
• Understanding Assignment 
• Planning Content and Organization  

Macklin Center for Academic Services (MCAS)

We partner with MCAS in providing writing support services for nursing students. MCAS offers one-on-one online or face-to-face assistance with course work, projects, and presentations, including:

• Brainstorming 
• Content and Organization 
• Grammar 
• APA Formatting  

For more information or to make a writing appointment visit the Macklin Center's website. 

UMB's Writing Center

We encourage students to also become familiar with the valuable resources offered on the UMB Writing Center’s website.

Research and Citation Help

Priddy Library at USG offers: 

• Health and Life Sciences Librarian (Eileen Harrington)   
• Workshops 
• Academic Writer 

Health Sciences and Human Services Library at UMB offers: 

• School of Nursing Librarians (online appointments offered) 
• Databases 
• Workshops and Tutorials 

Weekly Student Emails

Watch your student email for the USG Weekly and The Elm: Nursing to keep on top of campus news and events and other important student information. 

Additional USG Campus Student Support Services

• Applying for Scholarships 
• Campus Recreation Center
• Center for Counseling and Consultation
• Disability Support Services
• Financial Aid Resources 
• Food Assistance
• Immigration Resources 
• International Student Resources 
• Lost and Found Property 
• Office of Information Technology
• Priddy Library 
• Student Organizations
• USG ID Cards 
• Veterans Resources