Orientation Schedule
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Student Check-In
9:00 – 9:15am Hammer Health Science Center (HSC), Room 401 701 West 168th St, New York, NY 10032
9:15 – 9:45am Dean’s Welcome
Office of Student Life 9:45 – 10:15am Naveed Ahmad, Director of Student Life
Addiction Information and Management Strategies (AIMS) / Drug-Testing Information 10:15 – 10:25am Stephanie Rozen, Director, Addiction Information & Management Strategies
Health & Wellness: Medical Services, the Center for Student Wellness, and Mental Health Services, Disability Services
10:25am – 12:00pm Sexual Violence Response Fire Safety & Public Safety Registrar and Financial Services
Welcome Expo & Lunch
Bard Hall – 50 Haven Ave.
Hudson View Lounge (First Floor) 12:00 – 1:40pm Nursing Support Offices Tables
Ballroom (Basement level) – MDE Lunch
Columbia University Support Offices Tables
Office of University Life
1:45 – 2:00pm HSC, Room 401 Ixchel Rosal, Associate Vice President of Student Life
Academic Affairs & Standards for Academic Integrity 2:00 – 2:45pm Dr. Judy Honig, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs & Dean of Students Jeri Henry, Associate Vice President, Student Conduct and Community Standards
2:45 – 3:00pm Nursing Simulation Labs Orientation Schedule
Dr. Kellie Bryant, Executive Director, Simulation
3:00 – 3:55pm Nursing Office of Student Affairs
Tania Quispe, Sr. Director of Student Services
Gamaliel Vallejo, Director of Financial Aid
New Student Social
4:00 – 5:30pm Bard Hall Ballroom (Basement Level) Hosted by Peer Mentors and the Office of Student Affairs
Thursday, May 31, 2018
8:30 – 9:00am Breakfast, Hammer Health Sciences, 701 West 168th St. 4th floor
9:00 – 11:00am Introduction to Program, Hammer Health Sciences, 701 West 168th St. 4th floor room 401
11:00 – 11:45am Typhon Orientation, Hammer Health Sciences, 701 West 168th St. 4th floor room 401
11:45am – 12:50pm Lunch by Group at Bard Hall LL Ballroom, 50 Haven Ave. (Corner of 169th St.) Groups 1 & 2 – **Mandatory FIT Testing – Hammer LL, room 208 A/B; CU ID’s – Hammer LL, room 108 A/B Groups 3 & 4 – Simulation Orientation – Helene Fuld Health Trust Simulation Center (SON) 1:00– 1:45pm Groups 5 & 6 – Student Panel led by Peer Mentors – Pfizer Conference Room – SON 1st Floor Groups 7 & 8 – Uniform Distribution – CUMC Bookstore – 711 West 168th St Name Tags – Hammer LL, room 109 A/B; Groups 3 & 4 – **Mandatory FIT Testing – Hammer LL, room 208 A/B; CU ID’s – Hammer LL, room 108 A/B Groups 5 & 6 – Simulation Orientation - Helene Fuld Health Trust Simulation Center (SON) 1:45 – 2:30pm Groups 7 & 8 – Student Panel led by Peer Mentors – Pfizer Conference Room – SON 1st Floor Groups 1 & 2 – Uniform Distribution – CUMC Bookstore – 711 West 168th St Name Tags – Hammer LL, room 109 A/B; Groups 5 & 6 – **Mandatory FIT Testing – Hammer LL, room 208 A/B; CU ID’s – Hammer LL, room 108 A/B Groups 7 & 8 – Simulation Orientation - Helene Fuld Health Trust Simulation Center (SON) 2:30 – 3:15pm Groups 1 & 2 – Student Panel led by Peer Mentors – Pfizer Conference Room – SON 1st Floor Groups 3 & 4 – Uniform Distribution – CUMC Bookstore – 711 West 168th St Name Tags – Hammer LL, room 109 A/B;
Notes: ** (No eating, smoking, drinking, mints/candy or chewing gum 15-30 minutes before Fit testing) PLEASE HAVE A WATER BOTTLE READILY AVAILABLE FOR FIT TESTING Orientation Schedule
Groups 7 & 8 – **Mandatory FIT Testing – Hammer LL, room 208 A/B; CU ID’s – Hammer LL, room 108 A/B Groups 1 & 2 – Simulation Orientation - Helene Fuld Health Trust Simulation Center (SON) 3:15 – 4:00pm Groups 3 & 4 – Student Panel led by Peer Mentors – Pfizer Conference Room – SON 1st Floor Groups 5 & 6 – Uniform Distribution – CUMC Bookstore – 711 West 168th St Name Tags – Hammer LL, room 109 A/B;
Friday, June 1, 2018
8:30 – 9:00am Breakfast, Hammer Health Sciences, 701 West 168th St. 4th floor
Office of Diversity and Cultural Affairs Presentation featuring Jane Hyun 9:00 – 11:00am Hammer Health Sciences 701 West 168th St. 4th floor room 401 Boat Ride around New York (lunch included) – Students must be on boat by 12:30 pm Peer Mentors and Staff will meet students outside HSC 401 at 11:00am to take the subway 11:00am – 4:00pm down to the Pier. Student must wear Nursing Orientation Name Badges to check-in at the Pier. Spirit Cruises (New York Dock Location) - Chelsea Piers, Pier 61 Saturday, June 2, 2018
Optional Activity: Welcome Breakfast and visit to the Cloisters – School of Nursing – 7th Floor 10:00am – 12:00pm 560 W. 168th St. Welcome Expo The Welcome Expo at New Student Orientation is an opportunity for students to become acquainted with offices within the School of Nursing, offices on the CUMC and Morningside campuses, meet student groups, and interact with their peers !
School of Nursing Offices
Division of Academic Affairs The Division of Academic Affairs facilitates academic policies, procedures, and standards for students and faculty as well as oversees school curriculum and curricular initiatives. They will be available to discuss Advanced Standing, Credit by Exam and general questions regarding program and plans and advisement.
Office of Development & Alumni Relations The Office of Development and Alumni Relations fosters strong relationships with Columbia Nursing alumni, students, and friends and raises the financial resources that are vital to Columbia Nursing’s mission and commitment to excellence in nursing education, research, and practice. Tur office connects alumni and students in meaningful ways—through various events and programming throughout the year.
Office of Diversity & Cultural Affairs The diversity committee's goal is to support an intellectual learning environment that promotes social justice, innovative research, practice and policy aimed at eliminating health inequalities. They strive for a culture of inclusion and connection that embraces diverse local, regional and global communities with the goal of improving health of all people.
The Office of Global Initiatives The vision of the Office of Global Initiatives of Columbia University School of Nursing is to contribute to global health equity by addressing health disparities through service, practice, education, research and leadership. Their mission is to facilitate education, research, clinical practice and leadership by fostering strategic partnerships that advance the practice of nursing to address global health disparities.
Welcome Expo
CUIMC and Morningside Offices
AIMS (Addiction Information & Management Strategies) Addiction Information and Management Strategies, better known as AIMS, is a free and confidential resource available to all CUMC students. The AIMS office has professional staff and peer representatives available to assist students who experience issues or have questions related to substance use, abuse, and dependence as well as concerning behaviors. AIMS is committed to maintaining a substance-safe campus. AIMS has a three tier approach to providing comprehensive harm reduction intervention, prevention, and treatment services to impact CUMC students at three target levels (individual, group and community).
Arts Initiative at Columbia University The Arts Initiative at Columbia University is a pioneering venture to make arts and culture a meaningful part of every Columbian's experience. Founded in 2004, our diverse programs encourage students, faculty, and staff to experience the creative life of the campus, engage the cultural riches of New York City and the wider world, and create arts and performance. Under the auspices of the Arts Initiative, Columbia students, faculty, and staff attend cultural events across New York City, benefit from ticket discounts and subsidies, and connect with each other through our vibrant arts programming.
Bard Athletic Center The Bard Athletic Center is where you will spend most of your free time!
Center for Student Wellness The Center for Student Wellness (CSW) recognizes that life at CUIMC (and outside of it) can be incredibly rewarding and demanding. CSW aims to create an environment that promotes student fulfillment and growth, both personally and academically. Through free, confidential Wellness Appointments and through Wellness Works! Health Promotion programs, they offer guidance for navigating the challenges of graduate school life.
Columbia Student Medical Outreach (CoSMO) CoSMO is a clinic that allows nursing and nurse practitioner students practice valuable skills. Nursing students get to practice blood draws, triage, Welcome Expo collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and much more. CoSMO is a supportive and fun learning environment for everyone!
CUMC Information Technology The CUMC IT Service Desk acts as a centralized point of contact for technical support and resources for Faculty, Staff and Students, providing free first level troubleshooting for account, programs and systems at CUMC via phone, email and through the remote CUMC IT eSupport tool.
Office of Disability Services Disability Services (DS) facilitates access for students with disabilities by coordinating accommodations and services, thereby cultivating a campus culture that is sensitive and responsive to the needs of students. DS works with students with all types of disabilities including physical, psychological, sensory, learning disabilities, AD/HD, temporary injuries and chronic medical conditions. The registration process can take 3-5 weeks to complete and can be initiated any time. However, it is strongly recommended that you contact DS no later than June 6th so accommodations can be determined at least one week in advance of any in-class assessments and exams.
Please visit the Office of Disability Services website for detailed information regarding the registration process, including appropriate forms and documentation guidelines.
Additionally, if you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please email them at [email protected]
Fire Safety CUMC Fire Safety manages all the Fire Suppression and Fire Alarm systems on campus. They interact and supervise contractor work that could affect our Fire Systems. In conjunction with EH&S Fire Safety, campus Fire Drills are conducted on a periodic basis. Lastly, they respond to all building Fire Alarms to interface with the Fire Department and investigate the causes of alarms.
Welcome Expo
Knowledge Center at Health Sciences Library The Knowledge Center at the Augustus C. Long Health Sciences Library is located on the lobby and lower levels of the Hammer Health Sciences Building. At the Knowledge Center, students have access to knowledgeable staff, computers, print and online resources, a quiet reading room, and 24- hour study spaces. Throughout the semester there are classes, appointments, and special events.
For more information, please see the Navigate the Knowledge Center video.
Office of Military and Veteran Affairs The Office of Military & Veterans Affairs assist veterans and dependents in utilizing their benefits to finance their tuition expenses as well as provide resources on and off campus.
Ombuds Office The Ombuds Office is a confidential resource for any member of the Columbia community to discuss and to generate options for resolution of workplace issues, interpersonal conflict, academic concerns, bureaucratic problems, and many other issues. University community can seek guidance regarding disputes or concerns at no cost and at any stage in the resolution process, as a first step or a last resort. The Ombuds office offers in-person and phone appointments. It offers a variety of services including coaching, facilitation, informal mediation, and trainings.
Public Safety CU Public Safety will be on hand to discuss personal safety and services available to students, faculty and staff.
Registration and Student Financial Services Registration and Student Financial Services is a central resource office for our health professional schools at the medical center campus. We are a satellite operation of the University’s Central Administration. The office supports the health sciences campus community by providing guidance on academic policies and procedures that govern program and tuition billing assessments, and curriculum redesign.
Welcome Expo Sexual Violence Response Trauma-informed, confidential support through crisis counseling/intervention, advocacy, prevention, and outreach. Services are available to survivors and co-survivors who have been impacted by sexual, intimate-partner, or gender-based violence, stalking, or harassment. Advocates are available year round by contacting the 24/7 SVR Helpline at (212)854-4357 (HELP).
SHS (Student Health Services) SHS is a part of the Student Health Service Medical Services team and is there to provide clarity on any administrative, medical, or insurance related questions.
Office of University Life At the Office of University Life, their focus is on the University as community. The OUL is your hub for University-wide student life information and initiatives. Please visit the OUL website for more information.
Student Organizations
Columbia Student Nurse Association (CSNA) The mission of Columbia SNA is to facilitate the transition from student nurse to professional nurse through the development of leadership, innovation, and service. Columbia SNA will promote a diverse, socially responsible learning community with exemplary academic rigor, service to the community, and mentorship to advance the field of nursing.
Columbia University Men in Nursing (CUMN) Columbia Men in Nursing started as a networking group for the relatively small number of male representatives in the field of nursing, but has evolved into an organization dedicated to mentoring and guiding all students, regardless of gender. They work with other student organizations, such as the Diversity Committee and Student Nurses for Sexual and Reproductive Health, as well as the wider NYC Regional Men in Nursing Chapter, to provide an inclusive, informative and empowering space for all students, their questions and their ideas. Throughout the course of each semester, Welcome Expo CUMN organizes panel discussions, research presentations, networking events and skills classes for the student body, providing greater insight into a career following their time at CUSON. Reach out and find out how you can grow with them!
Global Health Interest Group The vision of the Global Health Student Group is to provide a forum and focal point within the student body to engage students in the School of Nursing's efforts to contribute to global health equity by addressing health disparities through service, practice, education, research and leadership. Their hope is to encourage current and aspiring nurses to participate in global issues as the largest sector of the healthcare community as they move into practice settings beyond Columbia University.
Nurses for Sexual and Reproductive Health (NSRH) Nursing Students for Choice (NSFC) is a national grassroots organization dedicated to advancing and securing reproductive health and justice for all. Recognizing that nurses are frontline health care practitioners, patient advocates, and community health educators, NSFC fulfills its mission by advocating for substantially increased reproductive health and abortion training for nurses, organizing a nationwide network of nursing student activist, supporting the leadership of nursing students and all nurses in the reproductive justice movement, collaborating across the nursing profession and with other health care providers to maximize resources and expertise, and creating a new generation of reproductive health and abortion provider nurses.
Oncology Nursing of Columbia ONC is a student run organization that acts to bring awareness to oncology related nursing topics. They host informational events and events to raise awareness and money. Welcome Breakfast
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
Navigating and getting around NYC can be tough especially if you are new to the area. Visit the MTA website for fares, bus and train schedules and subway maps.
New York City Resources There are so many things to do in New York City, so we’ve included a list of links to help you navigate New York City.
Learning More about NYC - From basic information, to brochures, to discounted attraction passes, Official New York City Info Centers offers important information to know about navigating and enjoying New York City.
Summer in NYC – Whether it’s your first summer in New York City or you are a New York native, here is a guide of fun things to do in the city over the summer.
NYC Attractions – Check off items on your bucket list with the help of this list of things that you must see and do!
Washington Heights – From green markets to medieval museums, there are many things to do around our campus community! Click here to learn more. Resources and Links for Students
Student Policies and Procedures – To learn more student policies and procedures you can visit the Student Policies and Procedures page on the Columbia Nursing website.
Student Academic and Financial Aid Forms – To get access to important student forms you can visit the Academic and Financial Aid Forms page on the Columbia Nursing website. Academic Calendar – Visit the Columbia Nursing website to access our academic calendar. Please note the academic calendar is subject to change.
OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS The Office of Student Affairs serves as a resource to assist, inform, and support students through the application process, enrollment, and graduation at Columbia University School of Nursing. Office of Admissions – [email protected] Office of Financial Aid – [email protected] Office of Student Services – [email protected] Office of Student Life – [email protected]
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