Resources for Students

The Department of Nursing and Towson University offer many resources to support student success in the rigorous nursing curriculum.

Student Handbook

Students must abide by the policies and procedures outlined in the Student Handbook for the Master of Science in Nursing. This handbook includes essential information for student success, including but not limited to the following:

  • standards and functional abilities for nursing practice
  • program requirements for clinical practice
  • academic policies and procedures for progression in the ELMS program
  • evaluation and grading policies for the ELMS program
  • Department of Nursing clinical policies
  • inclement weather guidelines for clinical practice

It is the responsibility of students in the entry-level Master of Science (ELMS) program to familiarize themselves with policies and procedures outlined in the Graduate Student Handbook.

The Department of Nursing reserves the right to regularly update and modify the student handbook as needed. Graduate students should refer to this site or their Blackboard courses each term for the most recent version of the handbook.

ELMS Student Handbook - Fall 2023 (pdf)

Student Success Coordinator

The Department of Nursing Student Success Coordinator is available to discuss students’ academic needs and to facilitate academic progression. The Student Success Coordinator offers individual appointments to develop success plans that include strategies to succeed.

Services

  • test-taking strategies
  • note-taking and textbook reading tips
  • study skills
  • holistic stress management
  • time management strategies

The Department of Nursing believes that the best strategy for success is to seek help before you need it. Graduate study in nursing is a challenging endeavor! Do not wait until you are struggling to reach out.

University Resources

TU offers many resources to students to support their learning and promote success. You are encouraged to make use of all the resources available to you to ensure that you succeed and thrive in your graduate studies. Students may find support for their academic success, well-being and professional development through these university resources: