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OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION
Congratulations! You have been recommended for admission to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nurse Anesthesiology program at the University of South Florida College of Nursing.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nurse Anesthesiology program at USF incorporates many cutting-edge technologies, including human anesthesia simulation, while providing a fully integrated learning environment for students. The classroom and clinical setting are designed to achieve integration of the knowledge, skills and ability necessary for the development of competent and proficient Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs).
The DNP in Nurse Anesthesiology program has teamed up with the Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS) to provide a state-of-the-art simulation experience, which is integrated into the curriculum. CAMLS is part of the USF Health Simulation Consortium, which has received Level I accreditation as a comprehensive education center from the American College of Surgeons (ACS). The program is a challenging, full-time academic and clinical endeavor.
Certification: All DNP in Nurse Anesthesiology program graduates are prepared to sit for the National Certification Exam (NCE) administered/tracked by the National Board of Certification & Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
Accreditations – Visit our Accreditation page to learn more.
The Nurse Anesthesiology program is nine consecutive semesters: Summer 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026. You will follow a lock-step academic program plan and have an anticipated graduation date of Spring (May) 2026. You will be accessed the Programmatic Graduate Tuition Rate for the DNP in Nurse Anesthesiology Program. Additional program costs will be provided at the mandatory Nurse Anesthesiology Mandatory Virtual Orientation on March 24, 2023 from 1:00 - 5:00pm.
Please read the following action items carefully, as they are required of you to completed as instructed and in a timely-fashion in order to support a successful transition to the Nurse Anesthesiology program.
At this time, please complete the following:
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All students entering the USF College of Nursing are required to open a CastleBranch profile online. This profile must always be kept current to remain in compliance with the College of Nursing and clinical facilities. Failure to do so may result in dismissal from the program or delay in graduation. IMPORTANT: If you are a former USF student who has purchased a CastleBranch package in the past, please contact Shawn Afflick at safflick@usf.edufor additional instructions prior to purchasing CastleBranch
For technical questions regarding your package order, please contact Castle Branch at 1-888-666-7788. For all other questions, please contact the USF College of Nursing compliance officer, Shawn Afflick, at safflick@usf.edu Please note: If you are a student from another university who previously used CastleBranch, you are required to create a new account under the USF code. |
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All College of Nursing students are required to complete a background check, fingerprints, a drug screening, immunization verification, and verification of health insurance for the College of Nursing via CastleBranch.com. This is not the same as the Medical History Form from USF Student Health Services. The Castle Branch requirements are for all students in the College of Nursing. The College of Nursing has created a Guide to Castle Branch (click to open) which can assist you in the compliance process. Please ensure to review this guide in its entirety, as it contains crucial information and may answer questions on completing College of Nursing compliance requirements. You must complete your background check, drug test, and fingerprints within 21 days after being admitted to the program. Verification of Health Insurance must be completed by May 1, 2023. All other Castle Branch requirements need to be completed by the first day of classes. Please start the process immediately. IMPORTANT: If you have an item that is rejected by Castle Branch, please read their comments on why it was rejected and how to correct. |
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Per USF Policy 33-002, it is mandatory for USF students to submit all required immunization documentation and sign the official Medical History Form prior to course registration. A hold preventing registration in hybrid and in-person classes will remain on your account until you have fulfilled the following requirements. This hold will not restrict registration in fully online classes. Therefore, it is recommended you register for your online classes as soon as possible and, if applicable, go back and register for any hybrid or in-person classes you have once the IM hold is removed. Please Note: this is a USF requirement to be completed through Student Health Services before you can register for classes. This process is separate from the College of Nursing's CastleBranch requirements. For questions on this process, please contact Student Health Services at 813-974-4056. Click to view USF Student Health Services Immunization Compliance Overview. |
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Your Nurse Anesthesiology academic program plan is nine consecutive semesters. You will use your academic program plan as a guide to register in your courses throughout the program. Failure to adhere to the academic program plan can delay your graduation date.
Registration Tips:
Purchase Textbooks/Course Materials Once registered and closer to the start of the semester, you will purchase your textbooks and course materials. Please review the instructions on how to find the required textbooks and course materials. Secure Funding for Summer and Fall 2023 Need financial aid? Want to apply for scholarships? Remember to submit your FAFSA before the January 1 priority deadline to be considered for the most types of aid possible. Many scholarships are needs-based and require a FAFSA. Therefore, it is recommended you complete a FAFSA regardless of whether or not you anticipate applying for federal loans. Questions regarding financial aid and scholarships can be directed to a Financial Aid counselor.
For assistance or questions regarding payment, please contact the Cashier's Office: https://www.usf.edu/business-finance/controller/student-services/cashiers/index.aspx USF offers a variety of scholarships designed to help you pay for college. To learn more about the USF scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year, please visit the scholarship website through the USF Office of Financial Aid after it reopens in November 2022. The U.S. Army offers the F. Edward Hébert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP). Qualifying students receive full program tuition and a $2600 monthly stipend for specific accredited health programs - including Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). There is no military duty while in school. For more information, please see the attached flyer and contact Captain Daniel Lwe from the Tampa Army Recruiting Station by email (daniel.lwe.mil@army.mil) or phone (813-599-4109). IMPORTANT: Tuition payment or a university deferment is due on the fifth day of the semester. Please ensure you have funds or a university-approved deferment in-place to prevent being canceled from classes for non-payment. |
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Residency ClassificationsInitial ClassificationWhen you apply to the university, your initial residency classification is determined by the Office of Admissions based on information you provide with your application. The classification is based on the information you provide on your application. Failure to provide all relevant information, including copies of required documents, may lead to an initial classification as an "out-of-state" resident. It is your responsibility to check your residency classification when you are admitted to the University of South Florida. If you feel your initial classification is in error, you have until the last day of the term of admission to contact the appropriate admissions office and request re-evaluation. Once you have completed your first term, you may only request reclassification for future terms. ReclassificationA Request for Reclassification and additional documentation must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar no later than the fifth day of the first week of the semester for which reclassification is sought. There are no exceptions to this deadline. Requests received after the published deadline will be considered for a future term only, and tuition will be assessed at the non-resident rate for that term. Please note, until a decision has been made on your request, you should consider yourself a non-Florida resident for tuition purposes. It is your responsibility to adhere to all fee payment deadlines for the term. If you are approved for in-state residency after payment is made, you will be refunded the out-of-state portion of your fees. If you are submitting a Request for Reclassification for Summer term you must do so by the deadline specified, regardless of when your classes begin. The domicile year for which your request is evaluated is also the same and not depending on your summer class schedule. If you have questions or concerns about your particular circumstances, please email the Office of the Registrar. |
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We are very excited for you to start your nursing journey with us and officially welcome you at the Nurse Anesthesiology Mandatory Virtual In-Person Orientation on Friday, March 24, 2023 from 1pm-5pm EST via Microsoft Teams. The Nurse Anesthesiology Mandatory Virtual In-Person Orientation is for admitted students only and there is no room for guests. Learn More | Meeting optionsThe College of Nursing's Online Student In-Person Orientation is mandatory. You must sign-in with your legal first and last name, and be signed-in for the entirety of the orientation, to "attend". The College of Nursing's Student Orientation will be conducted online through Microsoft Teams. It is recommended you download and participate through the Microsoft Teams app. If you need assistance installing the app, please contact USF Information Technology. The orientation starts at 1:00 p.m. and you may sign-in 20 minutes prior to the event. It is recommended that you are signed in no later than 15 minutes before the start of orientation. Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 267 092 643 699 Download Teams | Join on the web Or call in (audio only) +1 813-694-2079,,525789719# United States, Tampa Phone Conference ID: 525 789 719# Find a local number | Reset PIN If you are an out-of-state student finding it difficult to attend in-person, please contact Melissa Jay, Academic Services Administrator/Academic Advisor for the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiology Program, at melissajay@usf.edu to request the option of attending virtually. |
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The Office of Admissions has an Admitted Graduate Student Checklist to assist with your transition to the University. You will learn how to activate your Net ID, access your USF email, and more! |