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For questions pertaining to about this section please contact CON-Compliance@usf.edu.  

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.

• You will purchase CastleBranch using an in-state or out-of-state package code. 
  • If you are residing in the state of Florida at the time you are completing Castle Branch, use code UE02
    
  • If you are residing outside of the state of Florida at the time you are completing Castle Branch, use code UE02osfp
  • Important: out-of-state is considering where you are physically residing at the time you purchase CastleBranch and not your state of residence.  If you are currently residing out-of-state, you must purchase with the out-of-state code.
• Once purchased you will receive instructions from CastleBranch within 48 hours.

For technical questions regarding your package order, please contact Castle Branch at 1-888-666-7788.  

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.

For questions pertaining to about this section please contact CON-Compliance@usf.edu. 

You must complete your background check, drug test, and fingerprints immediately upon being admitted to the College of Nursing.  You must meet the deadline given in your onboarding email or your admission may be rescinded.  All other CastleBranch requirements must be completed by the first day of the semester.

• There is no additional cost for the fingerprint. The cost was included in the purchase of your Castle Branch account.  You should be able to complete the process in two days.
• The urine drug test must be completed within 72 hours after receiving your instructions
• If the drug test is not completed within 72 hours of purchase, an additional cost will be required as the drug test package will need to be re-purchased

Please refer to the Guide to Castle Branch (click to open) for complete instructions on completing all CastleBranch requirements. 

IMPORTANT: If you have an item that is rejected by CastleBranch, please read their comments on why it was rejected and how to correct.

For questions pertaining to about this section or process please call Student Health Services at (813) 974-2331 or (813) 445-4976. 

*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. The two entities do not share information. This MUST be completed separately from CastleBranch. 

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. 

1. Medical History Form (Required):
   • Sign form electronically through OASIS or MyBullsPath

   • -or- Download and sign the Medical History form. (Please note: if student is under 18, Legal Guardian signature required also on print form)

2. Measles & Rubella Immunity (Required):

   • Submit proof of 2 MMRs given after 1st birthday, or

   • IgG quantitative lab report (performed within last 5 years). Lab report must include result and reference range.

3. Hepatitis B Immunity (Recommended): 

   • Submit proof of immunity to Hepatitis B by providing 3 vaccine dates or

   • Quantitative lab report  or

   • Waive this recommended vaccine through your student OASIS or MyBullsPath account (for Tip Sheet: click here) or on the USF Medical History form.

   • For important information on Hepatitis B from the CDC click click here
4. Meningitis Immunity (Recommended):  

   • Submit proof of Meningitis vaccination administered after 16th birthday or 

   • Waive this recommended vaccine through your student OASIS account or MyBullsPath (for Tip Sheet: click here) or on the USF Medical History form.

   • For important information on Meningitis from the CDC click click here

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   TB Screening: Per USF Policy 33-003, Tuberculosis Screening required for all students who use an international address at the time of application. Screening must be done within 6 months prior to the 1st semester you physically attend classes on any of the USF campuses. See this example of Tuberculosis screening document.

Click here to review an Immunization Guide. 

If you are missing any vaccine and/ or labs, please contact your current healthcare provider or schedule an Immunization Compliance Appointment by clicking here. 

For an exemption request, please contact Student Health Service office directly at the number listed above. 

Every graduate student in the College of Nursing is required to purchase a lab coat from the USF  Bookstore. A lab coat will be required for all labs as well as your clinicals. Please DO NOT purchase/wear scrubs. Students may purchase their lab coat at the USF Bookstore or by completing the Nursing Lab Coat Order Form and emailing it to t.gainous@follett.com. Once received, someone from the USF Bookstore will call you directly from the register to process your payment. Here are some notes:

• You must purchase your lab coat from the USF Bookstore
• Do not include any specific embroidery/name on your lab coat
• Students who previously completed their BSN with USF must purchase a new lab coat for the graduate program
• Master's students should order the Medium/Graduate size
• Sizing: Masters/Graduate are sized to men’s and women’s. 
• The lengths of the coats are included on the order form. Masters/Graduate should fall to mid-thigh, and DNP/Doctoral should fall to your knees. Depending on your height, you may need to adjust the type of coat you get accordingly.accordingl