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OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION
Congratulations! You have been accepted into the RN-BS Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nurse Anesthesia program at the University of South Florida’s College of Nursing for the Fall 2018 semester. Please consider this your official notification of acceptance to the USF College of Nursing.
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-BS program.
Classes begin on August 20, 2018. 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:
This*The Castle Branch requirements (Section 1: Step 3) and additional forms must be completed prior to final approval
If you have any further questions regarding your acceptance, orientation, or this website, please contact your RN academic advisors listed below. Appointments: Online phone (and in person) appointments can be made through USF's online appointment scheduler - Escheduler
- Students with last names A to L: Julie Tierson (jtierson@health.usf.edu)
- Students with last names M to Z: Maikleyn Lopez (mlopez21@health.usf.edu)
We look forward to working with you!
Warm Regards,
USF College of Nursing - RN Academic Advising
Section 1: Prior to Registration
Items in this section must be completed by Friday, August 10, 2018.
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
If your form is not submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 10th, you will forfeit your seat in the program and it will be given to the next eligible applicant. |
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All College of Nursing students are required to use a USF Health Email address for correspondence with their advisor, professors, and College of Nursing courses. If you have already created a USF Health Email address, please attempt to log in to ensure it is still active. If not - please contact Health IS.
To create your USF Health Email Account (@health.usf.edu)
Register at NEW Account Request website: https://hsccf.hsc.usf.edu/healthAccount/accountRequest.cfc?method=view- Click “Login for more options”
- Then click, “Select your Official USF Email Address”
- The health email option will appear 2 days after the account creation
- NOTE: You cannot forward USF Health emails to a personal account
For problems or questions contact USF Health Information Systems (IS) at:http://health.usf.edu/is/home.html
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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 Form from USF Student Health Services. The Castle Branch requirements are required for all RN-BS students. The USF Health Form cannot be used in lieu of Castle Branch. To remove the hold, you must purchase the package by August 10th. After you've purchased the package, all Castle Branch requirements must be completed and approved by October 1st in order to progress to Semester ll. If you are a returning USF RN to BS student, please contact your advisor as you may not need to repurchase the package.
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@health.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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Your individual program plan and degree audit (showing outstanding FKL/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 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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Here is your official invitation to the We strongly encourage you to take the opportunity to join us at the USF College of Nursing for
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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 eScheduler. |
Section 2: Prior to the Start of the Semester
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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:
There will be a $100 late fee if you register after Friday, August 17th. 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 Fall 2018 semester. You will need $15.00 (cash or check), a photo ID, and your USF ID number.
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Textbooks for online classes may be purchased by contacting the USF Health Science Center Bookstore. The bookstore will ship your books via UPS on the same day you place your order IF you place the order before 10:00am. Instructions on how to identify your course textbooks for the College of Nursing:
Students may place textbook orders three different ways at the USF Health Bookstore:
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The 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 |
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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! |
Section 3: The First Week of Classes and Beyond
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Your courses have a mandatory first day check in online on August 20th! 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 (August 24th).
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You have until Friday, August 24th 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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Service learning hours are associated with several of the core courses. In collaboration with course faculty and mentors/preceptors, students spend time with leaders in the community while completing projects related to the course. During the service learning hours, students will apply principles, theories, and concepts which are learned in the core courses. Students may do hours at their place of employment if approved by the organization. If students are not working, we will work with you to find placement. Projects are required to complete these courses. Additionally, all requirements in your Castle Branch must be completed and approved prior to the start of the semester in which you are taking these courses. *You will be asked to complete a form in your first semester. Three Service Learning Courses/Simulation courses:
Please keep in mind; it is your responsibility to please notify us if your employment has changed since filling out your SOAR application. Students who do not have an approved work location for Service Learning hours will be placed in the Tampa Bay on a space available basis. The College of Nursing is unable to guarantee a specific time/schedule or specific preceptor availability for students requiring placement. The student must be able to complete their hours when the preceptor is available to them. Generally, there are no weekend and evening hours available. These hours are intended to be done outside of your normal work hours. If you plan to move out of state during your RN to BS program you must contact your advisor ASAP. Service Learning hours must be completed in the state of Florida. |
Dates to Remember:
July 13th
• Intent to Enroll Due
July 27th
• RSVP Here for the Orientation: RN-BS
• Orientation: RN-BS
August 10th
• Creation of your USF Health Email
• RN to BS program Online Orientation
• Castle Branch package must be purchased
August 17th
• Last day to register for classes without late fee ($100)
August 20th
• Classes Begin - Please log into courses on the first day and complete assignments or you will be dropped for non-attendance
August 24th
• Last day to Add/Drop courses from your schedule without financial penalty by 5pm
• Tuition is due by 5pm
October 1st
• Castle Branch requirements must be completed and approved
Library Resources:
Contact Us:
USF College of Nursing,Student Affairs
12901 Bruce B. Downs
Blvd., MDC 22
Tampa, FL 33612
Phone: 813-974-2191
Fax: 813-974-3118