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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 Spring 2022 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 January 10th, 2022. 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 will not be offering courses past summer 2023.
- The program is intended to be part-time (6 credits/semester) to ensure the success of our working RN’s. Each student will have an individualized program plan created for them and placed into their DegreeWorks audit planner.
- Consecutive enrollment is expected in the RN-BSN program (Summer, Fall and Spring semesters) in order to ensure graduation by summer 2023.
- Experiential Learning hours must be completed in the state of Florida.
- It is USF policy that 30 of the last 60 credits are completed at USF.
If you have any questions after reviewing this information, please contact your RN-BSN academic advisor:
Justine Nandkishorelal (advised last names A-L) justinen@usf.edu
Maikelyn Lopez (advises last names M-Z) mlopez21@usf.edu
Appointments: Phone and virtual appointments can be made through USF's online appointment scheduler-Archivum
We 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 can 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 (https://hsccf.hsc.usf.edu/soar) no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 5th.
If your form is not submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 5, please reach out to your Academic Advisor. |
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The College of Nursing requires all 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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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. The College of Nursing has created a guide which can assist you in understanding the required documentation for Castle Branch. Please click here to access: Castle Branch Fingerprinting, background check, and drug testing must be completed by Friday, December 31, 2021 in order to ensure we receive results by the time courses start. Verification of health insurance must be uploaded into Castle Branch by January 3, 2022. Students that do not meet this deadline will forfeit their seat in the program. All other Castle Branch requirements should be completed by the first day of classes (January 10, 2022). Note about the COVID-19 Vaccine requirement: Receiving the COVID-19 vaccination is not required by the university or College of Nursing at this point. However, if you have received the vaccination there will be a place to upload proof in Castle Branch. If you are a former student returning RN to BSN student, please update any out of date vaccinations in your previous Castle Branch account. You will also need to re-do a background check and drug screen. Follow instructions below.
If you are a HCC Concurrent student, please follow the below instructions to purchase your new Castle Branch account.
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:
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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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.
Items to note when reviewing DegreeWorks:
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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 Town Hall Event. 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
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Once you have completed the steps in Section 1 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:
There will be a $100 late fee if you register after Friday, January 7th. 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 Spring 2022 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 January 10, 2022.
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All students must complete the infection control training before January 10, 2022 because it is a requirement for Castle Branch. Please complete the following COVID-19 modules/courses (2 total). NCSBN--2 modules You will need to register for the modules. They are free. Your confirmation email will come from "Canvas Catalog" and it will ask you to confirm your address for "ICRS Connections Catalog". It will ask you to create a password and then push you to a Canvas platform. This is not the USF Canvas platform. Once you are "enrolled" in one course, you can click the link to the other course and "enroll" to have it added to your dashboard. Once you have completed both modules, click on the "badges" link. Click on each "badge" on the button "view details" (only appears if you hover the mouse over the badge). Do NOT click download. Take a screen shot or picture of the window that pops up when you click "view details" that has the completion date and your email address for verification. Please submit that screen shot in your Castle Branch. Module 1 Module 2 For assistance, please contact the USF College of Nursing Student Academic Compliance Officer Mr. Shawn Afflick (safflick@usf.edu) |
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Textbooks for online classes may be purchased through the USF Bookstore in three different ways:
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The RN-BSN program courses are 100% online (not including the experiential learning hours) and require daily access to the online classroom (Canvas) and email. All USF College of Nursing students are required to have a laptop/notebook computer with wireless internet connection. Students are also required to have a compatible webcam and microphone. The webcam and microphone should either be built into your notebook or be a portable model. Specific information on requirements can be found here. Students in all nursing courses are expected to meet these requirements to successfully participate in their courses. Failure to meet these technology standards may result in inability to complete course or program requirements. It is the student's responsibility to ensure all requirements are met prior to the start of the semester. The USF Computer Store offers laptop "bundles" and discounted software for registered students. For more information, visit http://www.computerstore.usf.edu. Additionally, as a Baccalaureate program, the RN-BSN program will expect a certain level of scholarly writing. Review the following documents to help prepare for and understand the program’s requirements: |
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The following link will help you to navigate and to better understand CANVAS, USF’s online portal for classes.
Canvas has a mobile app for your tablet and phone! Follow the link below for download instructions! |
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Learn more about the College of Nursing, our academic policies, and our student resources by reading the College of Nursing Handbook found here. |
Section 3: The First Week of Classes and Beyond
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Your courses have a mandatory first day check in online on January 10th! If you do not log in to your courses and complete any required assignments by the deadline, you will be dropped from your course(s). |
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Tuition is due at the end of the first week of classes (Friday, January 14th at 5pm).
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You have until Friday, January 14th at 5pm of the first week of the semester to make modifications to your schedule (add/drop) with no academic or financial penalty. |
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Advisors cannot assist with any difficulties if they are not made aware of the problems. Please communicate any difficulties during the registration process with your advisor(s).
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The RN to Bachelor’s curriculum is designed to integrate new practice related knowledge and skills to function in the professional role as a Baccalaureate prepared nurse. Students typically complete NUR4828C: Essentials of Healthcare Leadership & Management in the second semester of the BSN program. If you plan to move out of state during your RN to BSN program you must contact your advisor ASAP. Experiential Learning hours must be completed in the state of Florida. The Experiential Learning within NUR4828C consists of 10 hours of one-on-one interviews and observational experiences. The learning is facilitated by the professor of your course using multi-modal strategies. |
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Once your final grades have posted and/or your degree has been awarded at your current institution in Fall 2021, please do not forget to send an official transcript to USF Office of Admissions. If the Office of Admissions does not receive your final transcripts they can place a hold on your account which will prevent you from registering for future courses. |
Dates to Remember:
November 1st
Registration for spring 2022 opens
November 5th
Intent to enroll deadline
December 3rd
RN - BSN Virtual town hall Event
December 31st
Deadline to complete fingerprinting, background check, and drug screen
January 7th
Last day to register for classes without late fee ($100)
January 10th
Classes Begin - Please log into courses on the first day and complete assignments or you will be dropped for non-attendance
All Castle Branch requirements must be completed and approved
January 14th
Last day to Add/Drop courses without financial penalty by 5pm
Tuition is due by 5pm