Nurses Week

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 (or stop by the swag giveaway in Baltimore starting at 8:30 a.m. or at USG at 1 p.m.)! Take a pic of you, your friends, and/or your colleagues showing off your spirit, and tag us on Instagram or X @marylandnursing.

Baltimore: Spirit Swag Giveaway
8:30 a.m., UMSON Lobby
Show your Nurses Week spirit! Swing by to pick up a red UMSON T-shirt from Dean Ogbolu to wear for Spirit Day (while supplies last).

USG: Breakfast Bar
9 - 10 a.m., USG Building I Lobby
We sincerealy appreciate you! Swing by before work and classes to pick up a breakfast bag to go.

USG: Evidence-Based Practice Poster Session
10 a.m. - 1 p.m., USG Building II, Multipurpose Room
Celebrate the scholarship of our graduating Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students as they proudly showcase their evidence-based poster projects.

Baltimore: Ice Cream Social
11:30 a.m. - 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). Stop by our selfie station for some smiles! Grab some on-theme swag while supplies last! Word on the street is that a certain famous bird may also make an appearance.

USG: Spirit Swag Giveaway
1 - 2 p.m., USG Building I Lobby
Show your Nurses Week spirit! Swing by to pick up a red UMSON T-shirt from Dr. Goodwin to wear for Spirit Day (while supplies last).

Virtual: The Ann Ottney Cain Lecture in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
4 - 5:30 p.m., Online
Join us for the virtual lecture on “Lessons Learned from COVID-19: It takes a Community to Support Youth Mental Health” presented by Kathleen R. Delaney, PhD, APRN, PMH-NP, FAAN. Learn more and register.

USG: Breakfast Bar
9 - 10 a.m., USG Building I Lobby
We sincerealy appreciate you! Swing by before work and classes to pick up a breakfast bag to go.

Baltimore: Evidence-Based Practice Poster Day
10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., SMC Campus Center
Celebrate the scholarship of our graduating BSN and Clinical Nurse Leader students as they proudly showcase their evidence-based poster projects.

USG: Common Hour Cool-Off
1 - 2 p.m., USG Building I Lobby
Cool off from the heat of finals and the end of the semester with fun and sweet treats:

• Ice Cream Social with Scoops2U
• Refresh and Recharge with the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and the Office of Student and Academic Services: In recognition of Mental Health Month in May, stop by to enjoy a refreshing beverage and snack while learning about mental health tips and available resources.
• Moon Pies at-Large: 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.
• Smile at our selfie station!
• Swing by to pick up some fun (and useful) Nurses Week swag!
• Paws for a doggone happy hello from Poe, UMB's comfort K-9, complete with tail wags!

Virtual: UMMC Nursing Grand Rounds: Forging Bonds Across Time - Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
1 - 2 p.m., Online
Join Dean Ogbolu and Yvette Conyers, associate dean for equity, diversity, and inclusion, for a TED-style talk that relays the importance of allyship through their own personal stories and of nurses to serve as allies for each other and their patients across multiple contexts and for diverse populations. You will be invited to reflect on your own commitment as a nursing ally and gain additional tools and resources to use. Join via Webex (Meeting ID: 2341 400 8181; Passcode: YqGFS24Ygi6).

Baltimore: Squeegee Kids: Understanding the Misunderstood Premiere
5:30 - 7:30 p.m., UMSON Auditorium (Room 130)
Learn their stories. Challenge the stereotypes. Join a special screening event with four local nursing schools for the premiere of this documentary, which addresses Baltimore’s squeegee community. Engage in a lively Q&A with squeegee community members, director Matthew J. Cooper, and student panelists. Snacks provided. Learn more and register.

Baltimore: Refresh and Recharge
noon - 1:30 p.m., UMSON Lobby
Join the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and the Office of Student and Academic Services to recognize Mental Health Month in May with a refreshing beverage and snack while learning about mental health tips and available resources on campus.

Baltimore and Virtual: Teaching Grand Rounds
noon - 1 p.m., UMSON Room 430 and Online
UMSON’s Institute for Educators kicks off its Teaching Grand Rounds (TGR), with free continuing nursing professional development contact hours for attendees, thanks to UMSON’s Office of Professional Education. These monthly sessions will feature faculty and staff colleagues presenting on topics of interest, from rubric creation to innovative teaching practices to working with AI, for example. Learn more and register.

Social: "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!  

Baltimore: Breakfast Swag Bar 
8:45 - 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 Dean Ogbolu. When you’re done enjoying your morning snack, be healthy and don’t forget to floss(ie)!

USG: Snag Some Swag
9 - 10 a.m., USG Building I Lobby
Snag some fun (and useful!) Nurses Week swag from Dr. Goodwin and Dr. Smith.

Virtual Lunch and Learn: Strategies for Faculty and Staff to Promote Student Well-Being
noon - 1 p.m., Online
Did you know almost 60% of college students experience symptoms of a mental health disorder? May is mental health awareness month. Faculty and staff are invited to learn about nursing student mental health and well-being. Participants will leave with practical strategies for improving student mental health and well-being in the classroom and beyond. Learn more.

Virtual Monthly Research Seminar: Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Update
1 - 2 p.m., Online
UMSON's Office of Research and Scholarship is proud to host Angela Peiser, MS, CPIA, director, UMB's Office of Animal Welfare Assurance, and Graham Aberdeen, PhD, chair of the UMB Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). They will provide an overview as to what the IACUC is, what research requires IACUC involvement, why the IACUC exists, who the IACUC applies to and when to be involved, and how to navigate the IACUC review process. Learn more and register.

USG: Snag Some Swag
9 - 10 a.m., USG Building I Lobby
Snag some fun (and useful!) Nurses Week swag from Dr. Goodwin and Dr. Smith.

Baltimore: Doctor of Nursing Practice  Poster Day
1 - 6 p.m., SMC Campus Center 
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.