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Student Resource Guide Sinclair School of Nursing 2020-2021

Guide Click on acategory belotwo go directly toresourceisn thatsection. 01. GeneralInfo 02. Grades/GPA 03. Tutoring Don’t forget to check and explore the Nursing Learn how to easily check gradeMsyoZnou and Need help in a class? BSN Program Canvas site for all sorts of how to access Mizzou’s GPA calculator information about the SON’s programs. This section mentions some tutoring options for Mizzou students. 04. Academic Resources 05. Nursing Organizations 06. Study Help (Internet Sources) Here you will find no-ntutoring academic Want to meet more nursing students and Want extra help in a certain nursing subject or resources on MU campus network? need study tips? Join one of many campus organizations meant Check out some awesome resources we found for Pre-Nursing/Nursing students. for you.

01. General Information

Nursing BSN Program Canvas Site Find information and resources for pre-nursing and the Nursing Clinical Major on thNeursing BSN ProgramCanvas site. • Pre-nursing& Clinical Major requirements • Applicationproces • Advising • COVID-19 • Scholarships • Resources & Much MORE!

02. Grades/GPA

GPA Help GPA Calculator: 125 Jesse Hall https://registrar.missouri.edu/gra-cdaelsculators/gp-caalculator/ GPA Estimator: GPA Estimator // Office of the University Registrar (missouri.edu) Grade Appeals: https://cherwell.umsystem.edu/CherwellPortal/MUOUR?_=4ae0 ebde#0 Contact: 573-882-7881 Office of Registrar: MU Univ Registrar WebReg Fax: 573-884-8382 8 a.m-.5 p.m. Monda–yFriday

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03. Tutoring & Success Services

Learning Services: Center ● Net Tutor ● Private Tutoring 100 Student Success Center ● Study Plan Consultants ● Tiger Tutors ● Writing Center Contact: (573)-882-2493 [email protected] https:/ / learningcenter.missouri.edu/ Located inside Student Success Center

Tiger Tutors Services: ● Tutor discussion session for Pre-nursing and ● Students can come by anytime during session (NEW!) Clinical ● Ask questions, review concepts Nursing Courses ● FREEto MU Students Location: Various campus locations* *2020-2021 School Year is meeting on ZOOM Contact: (573)-882-2493 https:/ / learningcenter.missouri.edu/ tiger-tutors/





Private MU Services: Tutor ● MU Student is matched with a tutor based on preferences ● Rates per hour vary with tutor (~$12-$50) Location: Various locations 2020-2021 School Year may be online Contact: https:/ / learningcenter.missouri.edu/ private-tutoring/ See tutor options : https:/ / tutormatchingservice.com/ #/ marketplace?school_name=Universit y%20of%20Missouri

NetTutor Services: ● On demand online tutor ● Student signs up for session online ● Most courses/ subjects ● FREE to MU Students Location: Online Service Contact: https:/ / learningcenter.missouri.edu/ nettutor/ Live tutoring schedule: https:/ / www.nettutor.com/ schedule

04. Academic Resources

Services: ● Advising ○ Develop academic and caree●r College Success Seminar (SSC 11 goals ○ 2 credit hour class that teac ○ Implement plan success strategies TRiO ● LEAD ○ self-assessment of their 100 Student Success Center ○ Freshman interest group academic strengths, (Inside student Success Center) focused on leadership and weaknesses, and learning s Must qualify based on: identity ○ effective time management Citizenship status First generation college status ○ 17 weeks and good study habits Low-income status Disability status ○ improved test preparation a Academic need ● Study plan consultants/Student tes-ttaking skills Service Coordinators ○ judicious financial decis-ion ○ EachTRiO student is making assigned a consultant ○ thoughtful exploration of ○ Meet on regular basis potential majors and careers Contact: 573-882-2493 [email protected] Monday– Friday 8 a.m–.5 p.m. https://trio.missouri.ed/u

CASE Services: ● Mid semester progress checks (Center for Academic Success ● Assesshow students are doing in courses and Excellence) ● Individual coaching ● Students can schedule individual coaching with CASE staff 100 Student Success Center ● Success planning ● Create an action plan to improve/ enhance academic performance Location: First floor of the Student Success Center Contact: (573) 882-9208 Fax: (573) 884-4353 [email protected]

Study Plan Services: Consultant ● Create a study plan ● Weekly and Monthly schedule ● Grade calculator ● Helps with TIME MANAGEMENT ● FREE to MU Students Location: Inside Student Success Center Contact: 573-882-2493 https:/ / learningcenter.missouri.edu/ study-plan- consultant/

Transfer Services: Experience and ● Designed to help transfer students find their place at Advising Mentors Mizzou/ help with the transition. ● 10-week program that combinesone-on-one mentoring and M110 Student Success Center weekly group meetings to develop transfer students professionally, academically, and personally ● Various socials and service projects throughout the semester. Contact: [email protected] (573) 884-8501 Located on the 1st floor of Student Success Center

Writing Services: Center ● Submit any form of writery and get feedback from English majors and grad students 100 Student Success Center ● Papers, Essays, Resumes, Cover letters, Personal statements & more ● FREE to MU Students Location: Inside Student Success Center/ Online Writery Contact: https:/ / writingcenter.missouri.edu/ (573)-882-2493

Career Center Services: ● Self Assessments 201 Student Success Center ● Mid-Missouri Card Sort ● CliftonStrengths for Students ● Focus 2 ● Resume and Cover Letter Review ● Interview Preparation ● Job Search/ HireMizzouTigers Location: Basement of Student Success Center Contact: Hours: Monday–Friday | 9 AM–4 PM (573)-882-6801 [email protected]

Disability Services: Center Assistance for students who have disabilities S5 Memorial Union • Note Taking assistance • Interpreters (ASL, Language) • Housing, Parking, ESA/ Service Animal Accommodations • + Exam/ Classroom/ CourseLoad accommodations Location: Lower level of Memorial South off Hitt St. Contact: Open 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Friday 573-882-4696 [email protected]

Scholarships MU General Annual Scholarship Application: • Found inMyZouunder Self ServiceFinancial Aid • Deadlines: December 1st  All First-time college students January 1st  Continuing and Transfer Students Internal Scholarships: Link will take you to a separate word document External Scholarships: @MizzouSFA on Twitter If you are the recipient of an external scholarship, checksshould be sent to: MU Financial Aid Office 11 Jesse Hall Columbia, MO 65211 Office of Financial Aid: [email protected] 573-882-7506 Fax: 573-884-5335

05. Organizations for Nursing Students

Nursing Services: Learning ● Work with residents and nursing faculty to Community create activities and academic success opportunities Location: Galena Residence Hall Contact: Office of Residential Life 0780 Defoe-Graham Hall 901 Hitt Street Columbia, MO 65211-4050 Phone: 573.882.7275 or 1.800.225.6075 (in MO and IL) [email protected]

Sigma Theta Services: ● Benefits Tau o FREE continuing nursing ● Undergraduate International Nursing Honor Society Requirements education courses o Career connections with o Must have half of nursing curriculum completed Sigma Career Center o FREE journals and member o Hold at least a 3.0 GPA o Meet academic integrity publications o “The Circle” → valuable expectations networking opportunities w/ Contact: other members https:/ / www.sigmanursing.org/

Student Nurses’ Services: Association ● Offers educational and career development (SNA) opportunities ● Mid-Year conference, Annual convention, In collaboration with the Missouri Nursing Scholarship opportunities Students Association ● Open to both pre-nursing and clinical major students Contact: https:/ / www.instagram.com/ snamizzou/ ?hl=en

Nursing Student Services: Council (NSC) ● Gives students a voice regarding academic affairs and social environment All undergraduate nursing students ● Communication among students automatically enrolled ● Assists with developing selected nursing school policies ● Coordinate student activities @Sinclair Location: Sinclair School of Nursing Contact: S235 School of Nursing Columbia, MO 65211 573.882.0277

Nurses Services: Christian ● Meet with other nursing students to pray, Fellowship share bible studies, and socialize Contact: Find on MU Engage

06. Online Study Resources

Level Up RN https://www.leveluprn.com/ • Flashcards for Nursing students o Pharmacology, Med-Surg, Lab Values, EKG, Health Assessment, Arterial Bloog Gas o Prices vary, but thereare bundle packs (: • FREE Youtube videos covering nursing subjects o https:/ / www.youtube.com/ channel/ UCSlJ8BB17Ex9s4mrg7D EYCw • FREE Nursing School Study Planner via Google sheets • FREE Study tips • RN “Tip of the Day” on Instagram • Pharmacologyindex

RegisteredNurseRN https://www.registerednursern.com/ https:/ / www.youtube.com/ c/ RegisteredNurseRN/ videos • FREE youtube videos covering nursing subjects • Instructional clinical videos • Ex: how to start an IV, how to take infant vital signs (plus a lot more) • Informational videos regarding pay, outlook, career, and education • Website provides • NCLEX reviews • FREE quizzes on various nursing topics • Nursing care plans • Career resources • Amazon supplies list