Learning Navigator
UTHSC offers numerous resources and services that enhance student learning and contribute to student progress and success.
Within the College of Nursing, the Learning Navigator assists students with identifying and accessing resources that support the following:
- Learning at a higher level
- Learning more efficiently and effectively
- Matching performance with preparation
- Demonstrating mastery in class, clinicals, and the profession
We are currently in the process of filling the Learning Navigator position. Please check the resource list below for additional academic support resources.
Resources
Introduction to Concept-Based Curriculum
- Manning, L., & Zager, L. R. (2014). Medical surgical nurse made insanely easy: A new approach to prioritizing nursing. Duluth, GA: ICAN Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 10: 0984204091
ISBN 13: 9780984204090
Medication Safety
- Christie Cavallo, MSN, RN, CNEcl
BSN Instructor
UTHSC College of Nursing
Welcome to Medication Safety
Medical Terminology
- Commonly Used Acronyms
- Des Moines University College of Medicine and Health Sciences
Online Medical Terminology Course - Washtenaw Community College Open Educational Resources
Medical Terminology
Nursing Math
- Christie Cavallo, MSN, RN, CNEcl
BSN Instructor
UTHSC College of Nursing
Commonly Used Equivalencies and Abbreviations
General Dosing Rounding Rules
Professionalism
- Adams, M. (2015). Change your questions, change your life: 12 powerful tools for leadership, coaching and life. Oakland, CA: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc.
- Sarah Campbell
University of Surrey
Student Guide to Personal Professionalism
Test-Taking in Nursing
- Silvestri, L.A., & Silvestri, A. (2018). Saunders 2018-2019 strategies for test success: Passing nursing school and the NCLEXexam. M. Greer (Ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
ISBN-13: 978-0323479608
ISBN-10: 9780323479608 - Marcella Williams, DBP, RN, AOCN, CMSRN
The Study Umbrella
22 October 2016 - Student Academic Support Services and Inclusion and The College of Nursing
Test Taking (PPT presentation)
Time Management
- The Importance of Time Management in Nursing
A Day in the Life of a Registered Nurse - Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Four Time Management Tips for Nursing Students - Student Academic Support Services and Inclusion (SASSI)
Time Management
Stress Management
- College of Nursing Learning Navigator
Stress Management for Nursing Students
Writing
- Bridgepoint Education
APA citation and Practice - College of Nursing Learning Navigator
Writing FAQs - Strunk, W., & White, E.B. (2000). The elements of style (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.