Student Success and Engagement
UTHSC offers numerous resources and services that enhance student learning and contribute to student progress and success.
Within the College of Nursing, the Director of Student Success and Engagement 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
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.
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Medication Safety
Medical Terminology
- Des Moines University College of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Washtenaw Community College Open Educational Resources
Nursing Math
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
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
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Test Taking (PPT presentation)
Time Management
- The Importance of Time Management in Nursing
- Student Academic Support Services and Inclusion (SASSI)
Writing
- Bridgepoint Education
- College of Nursing Learning Navigator
Writing FAQs - Strunk, W., & White, E.B. (2000). The elements of style (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
Mellody Selph, MS
Director of Student Success and Engagement
Ms. Selph provides support outside the classroom by helping students identify their strengths and overcome or prevent potential barriers to academic success. She provides exceptional quality support services and resources to students who are referred or actively seek and embrace recommendations. Ms. Selph assists faculty in supporting students’ professional and personal development. She also manages Nursing Peer Tutoring Services, Nursing Students’ Orientations, Student Engagement Events and retention programing
You may schedule an appointment with Ms. Selph at the link below:
Email:mselph@uthsc.edu.
Office: 874 Union Ave., Room 140E