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The following packet includes detailed information about the onboarding process for the RN-BSN program at the University of South Florida’s College of Nursing for the Summer 2020 semester.
It is essential that you read the information below in its entirety. There are several steps required before you are allowed to register for classes, as well as additional information to prepare you for your first semester in the RN-BSN program.
Classes begin on May 18th, 2020. Your courses have a mandatory first day check-in online. If you do not log in to your courses and complete any required assignments by those deadlines, you will be dropped from your course(s).
Please note:
- The RN-BSN program is intended to be part-time (6 credits/semester) to ensure the success of our working RN’s. A formal request to go full-time (12 credits/semester Fall or Spring; 9 credits/semester Summer) must be sent to your advisor via e-mail to be approved by the RN-BSN Program Director. Please inquire with your advisors for the official process by Friday, May 1st.
- HCC/USF concurrent students must submit their RN License number through SOAR by the deadline to be considered for full-time status.
- The Castle Branch requirements (Section 1: Step 3) and additional forms must be completed prior to final approval
- Consecutive enrollment is expected in the RN-BSN program (Summer, Fall and Spring semesters). Students who take off three consecutive semesters will have to reapply to both USF AND the College of Nursing
- Experiential Learning hours must be completed in the state of Florida.
If you have any questions after reviewing this information, please contact your RN academic advisor (see below):
Justine Nandkishorelal (advises last names A-L) justinen@usf.edu
Maikelyn Lopez (advises last names M-Z) mlopez21@usf.edu
Appointments: Phone and in-person appointments can be made through USF's online appointment scheduler-ArchivumWe look forward to working with you!
Warm Regards,
USF College of Nursing - RN Academic Advising
Section 1: Prior to Registration
You will not be able to register for courses until these items have been completed and verified. You will receive an email notification that your holds have been removed and at that time you will be cleared to register at your assigned registration time. Please note: this is a manual process which could take up to 48 hours after completing the appropriate steps.
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To confirm your admission to the College of Nursing, you must complete the Intent to Enroll form via SOAR no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24th.
If your form is not submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24th, you will forfeit your seat in the program. |
title | Step 2: Purchase a Background Check, Drug Screening, & Immunization Verification for the College of Nursing & begin uploading your information |
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All College of Nursing students are required to complete a Background Check, Immunization Verification, and Drug Screening for the College of Nursing via CastleBranch.com. This is not the same as the USF Health Immunization Form from USF Student Health Services. The Castle Branch requirements are required for all RN-BSN students. The USF Health Immunization Form cannot be used in lieu of Castle Branch.
The College of Nursing has created a Guide to Castle Branchwhich can assist you in understanding the required documentation for Castle Branch.To remove the Castle Branch hold, you must purchase the package by Friday, May 1st. After you've purchased the package, all Castle Branch requirements must be completed and approved by July 3rd in order to progress to semester two. If you are a returning USF RN to BSN student, please contact your advisor as you may not need to repurchase the package.
- Purchase your CastleBranch account IMMEDIATELY using your USF email ($155)
- Go to https://portal.castlebranch.com/UD98
- Select Place Order –> College of Nursing –> RN to BSN
- Select Code UF17: I am a new student ordering for the first time
- Once purchased you will receive instructions from Castle Branch within 48 hours
- The urine drug screen must be completed within 72 hours after receiving your instructions
- If the drug screening is not completed within 72 hours of purchase, an additional cost will be required as the drug screen package will need to be re-purchased ($38).
- HIPAA Instructions are below Section 2 - Step 3
Please contact Castle Branch with any questions regarding the uploading of documentation or requirements for your profile.
When completing the waiver for the Florida FDLE Fingerprints, please follow these directions:
- Name of Qualified Entry: University of South Florida
- Check One: Please check "Volunteer"
The USF College of Nursing Student Academic Compliance Officer Mr. Shawn Afflick (safflick@usf.edu) can assist you if the Castle Branch Customer Service cannot resolve an issue.
Please note that this is not a one time process. You, the student, must monitor all requirements and keep them up to date during the time of your enrollment in The College of Nursing. Failure to keep the programmatic and clinical requirements up to date will result in a HOLD on your course registration and/or clinical placement.
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The College of Nursing requires new students to complete a mandatory Online Orientation and quiz. Through this orientation, you will become acquainted with program and college policies.
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title | Step 4: Review Personalized Program Plan in DegreeWorks |
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Your individual program plan and degree audit (showing outstanding General Education/State Mandated graduation requirements) can be accessed through USF’s online degree audit system, DegreeWorks. You can access DegreeWorks through OASIS (http://oasis.usf.edu/) using your NetID and password.
All new students are highly encouraged to make an appointment with their Nursing advisor to discuss their personalized program plan. We offer appointments in-person and over the phone. Please schedule an appointment through our online appointment scheduler - Archivum.Justine Nandkishorelal (advises last names A-L) justinen@usf.edu
Maikelyn Lopez (advises last names M-Z) mlopez21@usf.edu
Items to note when reviewing DegreeWorks:
- The Planner tab in DegreeWorks will show a split screen; one screen showing the full degree audit (items in green are complete; items in red are outstanding) and one screen showing your Nursing degree plan for your entire program.
- RN Nursing coursework is intended to be taken in the order listed in your program plan. If you register for a Nursing course outside of your program plan without pre-approval, you may be dropped from that course.
- Statistics (and its pre-requisites) must be taken before Semester 3
- The Capstone and Writing Intensive USF Exit Requirements are built into your Nursing coursework and will be covered by core Nursing classes.
- The High Impact Practice and Ethical Reasoning & Civic Engagements are built into your Nursing coursework and will be covered by core Nursing classes.
- A Portfolio requirement is built into your Nursing coursework and will be graded at the end of NUR4634C in your last semester.
- Most USF General Education requirements that you may need can be taken at any time during your program and are not listed under specific semesters on your degree plan.
- USF Undergraduate Admissions has taken into consideration transfer credit received from your previous institutions. However, DegreeWorks sometimes requires manual application of those credits to the College of Nursing requirements, so please let us know if you see anything missing that you think you have taken.
- If you attended an ASN school that granted credits based on the quarter system - please schedule an appointment with your Advisor as soon as possible to ensure you will meet the final credit requirements.
- If you attended an LPN to RN program OR a Diploma Nursing Program - please schedule an appointment with your Advisor as soon as possible to ensure you will meet the final credit requirements
- Note that your ASN Nursing courses have not been counted for credit - if you are in need of additional credit in DegreeWorks in excess of the 30 credits in nursing and any other outstanding requirements you have, we will count your nursing courses for credit to cover the outstanding value. This will happen in your first semester once you're enrolled.
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The USF Health Immunization Form from Student Health Services is not the same as the Castle Branch Profile immunization requirements and cannot be used in-lieu of completing the Castle Branch immunization requirements.
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We strongly encourage you to take the opportunity to join us online for the Virtual RN-BSN Welcome & Connect. You'll get to meet some of the faculty that will be teaching your courses. You'll also get to meet your academic advisors. There will be a short presentation followed by question and answer session. While not mandatory, it is highly recommended.
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Log into OASIS to view your Financial Aid information. Be sure to note your credit limit (if applicable). If you have any questions regarding your account, please schedule with the USF Health Office of Financial Aid by using Archivum. |
Section 2: Prior to the Start of the Semester
title | Step 1: Register for Classes! |
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Once you have completed the steps in Section I and received email notification that the holds have been removed from your account, you are able to register for your courses.
If you are seeking tuition reimbursement though your employer be sure to confirm policies and requirements prior to registration!
To register:
- Please review the Planner tab in DegreeWorks to confirm your Semester One Nursing courses
- To find the CRN, use the "Schedule Planner" accessible via OASIS
- Here is a quick guide for registration: Registration Quick Guide
There will be a $100 late fee if you register after Friday, May 15th. For more information please view the fee information HERE
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All new USF students should obtain a USF Photo ID before the start of the Summer 2020 semester. You will need $10.00 (cash or check), a photo ID, and your USF ID number.
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RN-BSN students are required to complete the HIPAA certification before May 18th, 2020.
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