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Office of Academic and Career Success - Baltimore
Meet the Staff:
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Christine King, EdD, MSEd Director, Student Success Center, OSAS
Director/Academic AdvisorAddress: 106C Phone Number: 410-706-4959 cking@son.umaryland.edu - See more at: https://www.nursing.umaryland.edu/directory/christine-king/#sthash.fMxVIBwM.dpuf Room: 101K, School of Nursing Building Phone: 410-706-4959 cking@umaryland.edu |
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Susan Hindle, MS Associate Director/Career Advisor Room 101N, School of Nursing Building 410-706-0746 susan.hindle@umaryland.edu |
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Kathryn Lamp, PhD Associate Director/Academic Advisor Room: 101L, School of Nursing Building Phone: 410-706-0502 klamp@umaryland.edu |
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Jillian Pahel, MBA |
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Chantelle Brown, MS |
Description of Services
Academic Advising and Support Services
Academic Advising (BSN and MSN – E)
Upon admission to UMSON, you will be assigned an academic advisor who will guide you in the development of educational plans that are consistent with your goals. Our services include:
- Academic course selection
- Adding/dropping/withdrawing from courses
- Assistance navigating UMSON policies and procedures as outlined in the UMSON Student Handbook.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) licensure guidance
Academic Success Coaching
To support you with your academic goals, UMSON offers academic coaching to support you in identifying roadblocks, uncovering obstacles, and generating new paths forward toward academic success. Our services include:
- Academic tutoring (in-person and virtual)
- Test-taking and study strategies and study skill building tips
- Time/stress management strategies and tips
To schedule a 1:1 60-minute Academic Success Coaching appointment with an academic advisor, please log on to Careers4Nurses.
Peer-Led Academic Support
Students needing academic support may opt to engage in either Learning Lab or Peer-led Tutoring sessions. These support services are led by UMSON students who have successfully completed the courses they lead and who have completed training in how to conduct study sessions. All services are FREE to current UMSON students.
Learning Labs (BSN & MSN-E only)
Learning Lab sessions are group sessions held in a classroom or virtually. Days and times for Learning Lab Sessions will be communicated by course faculty and/or Learning Lab Leaders through Blackboard and email.
Learning Lab offered by program:
BSN courses: 344, 346, 347, 352, 357
MSN-E courses: 510, 512, 515
Peer-led tutoring (all current UMSON students)
Students should contact tutors directly using contact information provided on relevant course Blackboard pages. Please email Kathryn Lamp, Associate Director, for the most current list of available tutors.
Tutoring offered by program:
BSN courses: 344, 346, 352, 357
RN-BSN courses: 452
MSN-E courses: 510, 512, 515
DNP courses: 790
University of Maryland School of Nursing Tutoring Agreement.
Please read 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.
Writing Support Services
For assistance with academic writing, please contact the Writing Center.
Services are free to current students.
Career Counseling Services
Career Counseling Services
- Career decision making
- Resume, curriculum vitae (CV), cover letter, personal statement review
- Job search and networking strategies and tips
- Interview preparation
- Evaluating offers and job acceptance etiquette
Schedule a Career Counseling Appointment
Sample Documents
- 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
Careers4Nurses Career Management and Job Search Platform
Career4Nurses is an online career management platform exclusively for currently enrolled UMSON students and alumni of UMSON. Upload all your professional documents and search and apply to nursing positions of all kinds posted by employers seeking to hire UMSON talent. Careers4Nurses is FREE and accessible 24/7.
Employer Connections
Whether you are beginning your first semester or are about to graduate, it is essential to learn about employers and begin to gather information to help you find the career path that is right for you!
The Office of Academic and Career Success Baltimore campus regularly hosts on-campus “Career Connections” employer visits each semester. These events are designed to bring nurse recruiters and hiring managers and students together to exchange information in a casual, relaxed setting.
To view the current calendar of events, visit the Elm calendar.
Professional Associations
University of Maryland School of Nursing Alumni “UMSON Connects”
Job Search Websites and Resources
Advanced Practice Job Search
American Nurses Association's Nursing Career Resources
Nurse.com (jobs, education news, events, and awards)
Maryland Job Network
HealthJobs Network
Student Organizations and Leadership Development
As a future nursing professional, it is essential to cultivate skills needed to be successful in a clinical setting. Participation in student organizations is a great way to develop and enhance your professional skills to make you stand out as an applicant while also allowing you to get to know other UMSON nursing students who share your same career goals and aspirations. Assuming a leadership role can further enhance your skillset and allow you to showcase your contributions to future employers and help you launch your career with confidence.
Check out the full list of UMSON student organizations and get engaged! Should you have questions, please reach out to Chantelle Brown, Assistant Director/liaison to UMSON student organizations.
Employer Services
Careers4Nurses – Connecting UMSON nurses and employers
Careers4Nurses is the University of Maryland School of Nursing’s online recruiting system. It serves as your one-stop-shop for recruiting UMSON talent – whether it be for full-time, part-time, entry-level, or experienced positions. UMSON students and alumni can search and apply directly to any position you post to the system. Careers4Nurses is FREE and accessible 24/7.
Visit the Careers4Nurses employer webpage to sign up for a free account today!
Employer Recruitment Programs and Events
Employers play a vital role in the professional development of our nursing students. We strive to help employers connect with our students and alumni to share information about their organizations and employment opportunities. Our aim is to partner with employers with the sole purpose of expanding employment opportunities for our talented nursing students while helping to build a robust nursing workforce locally, nationally and globally.
Career Connections (fall/spring)
The Office of Academic and Career Success Baltimore campus regularly hosts on-campus employer visits -- “Career Connections” -- each semester. These events are designed to bring nurse recruiters and hiring managers and students together to exchange information in a casual, relaxed setting.
If your organization would like to participate in one of our on-campus Career Connection employer visits of you would like to know more about how you can partner with our school, please email NRScareers@umaryland.edu.
Additional Baltimore Campus Student Resources
Upcoming Career Events