Attention Sophomores!
Welcome to JumpStart Your Junior Year, a comprehensive three-part series designed to seamlessly help you transition into your junior year at the Rutgers School of Nursing. This program offers essential guidance on academic advising, clinical compliance, and what to expect during your simulation lab experiences. Finally, you will have an opportunity to order and get fitted for your uniform.
Below, you will find important information from several resources as you begin to prepare for your junior year:
- The Academic Advisement Center
- Clinical Compliance
- The Office of Academic Success (OAS)
- School of Nursing Uniform Information
- Nursing Stethoscope Information
The Academic Advising Center
Group advising sessions will be held for students to learn about the following key academic topics:
Please make sure to attend the group advising session for your campus:
- Newark – in person
- Monday, March 3, 2025 at 11:30 am
- Ackerson Hall – 201
- New Brunswick – virtual
Clinical Compliance
Undergraduate Rutgers School of Nursing students must meet clinical compliance requirements before enrolling in courses with a practicum component. These requirements ensure student safety, protect patients, reduce institutional liability, and maintain compliance with clinical affiliation agreements. Compliance requirements align with American Association of Colleges of Nursing standards, NJ Board of Nursing regulations, and CDC guidelines for healthcare workers. They may change based on evolving regulations and scientific evidence.
Failure to complete requirements on time will result in ineligibility for clinical experiences. Review the three handouts linked below for detailed compliance information.
Presentation Dates:
Newark: Clinical Compliance, and Simulation & Clinical Learning
- Monday April 7th – 11:30AM- Ackerson Dean’s Lounge
- Includes simulation lab tour.
New Brunswick: Clinical Compliance, and Simulation & Clinical Learning
- Wednesday April 9th
- 11:00am-11:30am – Group B – Albany 418
- 12:10-12:40pm Group A – Albany 418
- Simulation Tours – Class Transition periods (11:30-12:10pm)
The Office of Academic Success
- Join us on March 10, 2025 from 7:00-8:00 PM on Zoom for a Transition to Junior Year Nursing Workshop. This session will include a panel discussion where Faculty-Nominated Peer Tutors share insights on managing junior-level coursework and clinicals. After the panel, attendees will join smaller breakout rooms for personalized Q&A. A transcript of the workshop will be available on the OAS Canvas page under Self-Guided Resources following the session.
School of Nursing Uniform
Students can use the information below to contact the vendor directly to order their uniform or wait until we can reschedule an in-person uniform fitting event. Should you choose to order your uniform on your own, please note that the embroidered scrub top cannot be refunded/returned if it does not fit.
- Newark Uniform Information (package pricing)
Uniform Fitting: Newark: Monday – April 28th – 11:30AM-1PM- Ackerson Hall- Room 201 - New Brunswick Uniform Information (package pricing)
Uniform Fitting: Friday- April 25th – 10AM-2PM- 120 Albany (3rd Floor Student Lounge)
Nursing Stethoscope
If you have questions about this series, please contact Dr. Yosayra Solano, Assistant Dean for Academic Enrichment/EOF Director at yfs6@sn.rutgers.edu