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Dear Student:
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 Fall 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 return to the RN-BSN program.
Classes begin on August 22, 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.
- It is USF policy that 30 of the last 60 credits are completed at USF in order to meet the residency requirement
If you have any questions after reviewing this information, please contact your RN academic advisor (see below):
Maikelyn Lopez 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. Once all items are complete, the hold will be removed and you will be able 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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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 to which can assist you in understanding the required documentation for Castle Branch. Please click here to view the guide: Castle Branch 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, there may be a chance that it will be required in the future. If you plan to receive the vaccination you can upload documentation into Castle Branch. If you don't plan on receiving the vaccination there will be a waiver that you can request from our Compliance Officer. To remove the Castle Branch hold on your account, you must complete your drug test, background check, and upload your health insurance documentation. All other Castle Branch requirements must be completed and approved by the first day of classes (August 22, 2022). Please follow the steps below to get started.
Please contact Castle Branch with any questions regarding the uploading of documentation or requirements for your profile. 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 all students to complete a mandatory Online Orientation and quiz in order to register for courses. 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 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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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 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 19. 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 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 August 22, 2022.
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All students must complete the infection control training by August 22, 2022 because it is a requirement for your 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 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 August 22! 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 26th).
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You have until Friday, August 26th 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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Once your final grades have posted and/or your degree has been awarded at your current institution in Summer 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. |