UNM is offering face-to-face, hybrid, and fully UNM Online classes.
Please check the class schedule carefully to identify the campus room location/time as well as a possible remote (zoom) meeting time. Students in UNM Online classes, including Accelerated Online Programs, should check information about accessing the class and course materials carefully.
For class sections that do meet face to face, in-person meetings are scheduled in classrooms at regular occupancy and will be located in classroom buildings with reliable air exchange through HVAC systems.
UNM is requiring the COVID-19 vaccination and booster or an UNM approved exemption.
Masks are required indoors and in classrooms
For more information, please visit our page for Returning resources, or visit Bring Back the Pack.
Your instructors will reach out to you directly to schedule times to compete these experiences. Appropriate PPE will be provided as needed.
Students are expected to adhere to their clinical site’s COVID-19 protocols during their rotations, including social distancing and the use of PPE. Students exposed during a rotation and/or experiencing symptoms are responsible for notifying their preceptors and the Concentration Coordinator (graduate students) or Course Faculty and Level Coordinator (pre-licensure students) immediately. If a clinical site cannot provide acceptable PPE, the student can obtain it from the CON, including surgical masks, gloves, and face shields (as available). Requests for PPE should be sent to HSC-CON-Placements@salud.unm.edu. It is best practice to wear a mask upon entering any clinic and hospital.
For students with an exemption to the COVID-19 vaccine and/or booster, the CON cannot guarantee that you will be able to participate in all CON required clinical rotations due to the policies and procedures put forth by our clinical and community partners.
If you have special documented health concerns with implications for class participation, or mask wearing, seek confidential support from the Accessibility Resource Center (ARC). ARC staff can support you in seeking accommodations and maintain confidentiality with respect to your health consideration.
Please visit the UNM Health Sciences Travel FAQs under Resources & Links on their COVID Information website to see the latest guidelines regarding travel. Travel may negatively affect your ability to complete required in person components of your courses including skills lab, simulations, and clinical experiences which may affect your ability to successfully complete the course.
What should I do if I may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19?
Begin to quarantine and self-monitor yourself for flu-like symptoms--then contact the UNM Student Health & Counseling and connect with the COVID-19-line provider at (505) 277-3136, option #7. The provider will advise you on whether you currently qualify for testing and offer further advice. Please contact your program director to inform them of your possible exposure. You may also get more information from the NM Department of Health Hotline at 1-855-600-3453.
At this time, admissions, Academic Advising, Financial Aid and Clinical Affairs Offices are providing hybrid services for UNM College of Nursing applicants and students. Staff in each of these offices are working hybrid schedules and in person office coverage is available as is online support.
If you need support from these offices please email the office directly or call 505-272-4221. You will receive a timely reply – during normal business hours – addressing your question or scheduling an appointment if necessary.
Admissions HSC-CON Admissions@salud.unm.edu
Academic Advising HSC-CON-StudentServices@salud.unm.edu
Financial Aid HSC-CON-FinancialAid@salud.unm.edu
Clinical Affairs HSC-CON-Placements@salud.unm.edu
We ask that as the semester continues to please keep up with any online professional documentation that you can complete such as your HIPAA trainings. We understand there will be barriers to completing other types of professional documentation such as your immunizations and certifications and ask that you do not stress clinical sites trying to update medical professional documentation at this time.
At this time, all College of Nursing offices are open during normal business hours. While you are welcome to drop off paperwork in person, please feel free to use the following email addresses to submit any needed paperwork:
For a full listing of College of Nursing faculty and staff emails, please visit the College of Nursing Directory.
UNM Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) is a great resource for tips on managing fears and anxiety around coronavirus, additional self-help tools and has counseling services available for students by appointment (505.277.3136) and online via Therapy Assistance Online (TAO). An after-hours crisis counselor is also available for UNM students at 505.277.3136, option 3. You are not alone and we are here for you!
UNM Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) is your best source for immediate student healthcare access and information. SHAC has an excellent website with resources for you, including COVID-19 information and instructions.
After SHAC Hours of Operation: Call 505.260.7070. (Or call SHAC at 277.3136; select option #2.) You will reach an answering service. The answering service will page a SHAC medical provider who is available for medical problems that can be addressed over the telephone.
College of Nursing Students,
I want to reassure you that leadership is monitoring the COVID-19 (coronavirus) response and has your best interest at heart. You are our top priority along with the patients we care for. Our goal is to do our very best to protect and inform you during these uncertain times. We understand you are worried and may be anxious. At this time, we are asking you to use your nursing knowledge to take care of yourself and your loved ones. Stay safe.
Please stay calm and know CON leadership and faculty are working on keeping you informed of any changes. I encourage you to stay up-to-date with all email communications. Check your email 2-3 times a day. Re-read the messages. We will continue to provide you with the most up to date information as it becomes available.
Please visit the following UNM and HSC websites often for the most up to date information:
At this time please refrain from reaching out to the Deans unless the matter is URGENT. We will provide you with up to date information in a timely manner.
Remember you are a nurse or will earn your nursing degree shortly. Now is the time to use your education and instincts. Stay safe, take care of yourself, your family and our community.
Sincerely,
Christine E. Kasper, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACSM
Dean and Professor
UNM College of Nursing
Crenshaw Endowed Chair
Office: 505-272-6284
ckasper@salud.unm.edu
nursing.unm.edu