Welcome to The College of Nursing

1. Welcome to The College of Nursing Emmanuel J. Rivera, MHRM Manny Admitted Nursing Student Advisor

2. Welcome & Congratulations Currently our graduates hold over a 90+ percent pass rate on the NCLEX Exam

3. College of Nursing Administration Diane Morrison-Beedy, PhD, RN, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN Dean, The College of Nursing Rita D’Aoust, PhD, ANP-BC, CNE Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Director for Inter-Professional Initiatives Constance Visovsky, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC Associate Dean Student Affairs and Community Engagement Cheryl Zambroski, PhD, RN Associate Professor Assistant Dean for Academic Undergraduate Program Brittny Chabalowski, RN, MSN Director Upper Division & Second Degree Nursing Program Coordinator Undergraduate Nursing Simulation

4. Student Affairs Academic Advisor Emmanuel J. Rivera, MHRM – Manny 813-974-6706 erivera1@health.usf.edu • Advising by Appointment – online e-scheduler • Progression of Plan • Policies and Procedures • Probation & Dismissal Advising • Degree Certifier • NCLEX Florida Board List • ARC Representative • Degree Audit

5. USF Health Email • Use it & CheckOften!! • Update Automatic Signature <<<<Example Below>>>> <Student Name> <Hospital/Summer 2014/Program UD or SBN>

6. Degree Programs • Upper-Division - Bachelor of Science in Nursing • 6 Semesters • Anticipated Graduation Spring 2016 • Second Degree – Bachelor of Science in Nursing • 4 Semesters • Anticipated Graduation Summer 2015

7. First Semester at The College of Nursing Schedule of Classes 1 Clinical Day: Wednesday or Friday 1 Lab Day: Tuesday 2 Days of Didactic: Monday and Thursday

8. First Week College of Nursing • May 12, 2014 (Monday) • Familiar with Student Handbook • USF Health Email • CPR Card • Uniform order completed • Certified Profile Updated • More information at PIP

9. Materials for The College of Nursing • Immunizations & CPR Certification • CPR Certification: Est. $66.00 (Includes Materials) • Certified Background (Required by the college): • $147.50 (includes background check, drug screen, and document tracker) • Immunizations: • Varicella (Chickenpox): Est. $25.00 • Hepatitis B: Est. $50.00 • MMR: Est. $59.00 • TDAP: Est. $45.00 • TB Skin Test: Est. $12.00 • Influenza: Est: $25.00 • Titers: • Varicella: Est $39.00 • MMR: Est $128.00 • Hepatitis B: Est. $16.00 • Clinical Uniforms/Equipment • Smart Phone/PDA: Est. $150.00 - $250.00 • USF Nursing Scrubs: Clinical Starter Pack • Top: $49.95 • Pants: $49.95 • Labcoat: $79.95 • Stethoscope: $70.00 • Textbooks & Course Software • UCentral (Nursing Central Software License/Unbound Medicine): $139.00 • iClicker: Est. $37.00 - $50.00 • Kaplan Integrated: Est. $601.00 • Divided into semester payments (6 Semester Upper-Division) (4 Second Degree) • Textbooks/Skills Videos: Est. $500 initial cost first semester (most materials will be used for 3 semesters) • Shadow Health Virtual Clinical Experience: Est. $200 (one-time fee for use throughout program) • Graduation • NCLEX (Florida Board of Nursing): • Est. $250.00 (Cost after graduation) • Pearson Vue (Test Administrator): • Est. $200.00 (Cost after graduation) • The lists of items above are for information purposes only. • You should consult with providers directly regarding cost at any particular time upon admissions.

10. Clinical Starter Pack Men’s Tradition V-Neck Top $49.95 Women’s Tradition V-Neck Top $49.95 Bachelor's Lab Coat $79.95 USF MD ONE Stethoscope $64.59 Classic Cargo pant $49.95

11. Nursing Central Software License • USF Computer Store – Marshall Student Center • Available titles include: • 5-Minute Clinical Consult • Davis’s Drug Guide • Davis’s Lab and Diagnostic Tests • Diseases and Disorders • Field Operations Guide • Harrison’s Manual of Medicine • Taber’s Medical Dictionary • MEDLINE Journals, Auto-alerts

12. College of Nursing Progression Policy • Any Student earning a grade below a “C” or “S”, in any required nursing course will be notified of their potential dismissal from the College of Nursing. The student must petition the Student Affairs Committee for approval to continue progression in the program. Upon approval from The Student Affairs Committee the student will be provided with a revised program plan for progression and any other conditions stipulated for progression. Student’s progression, regardless of the revised program plan will depend on class availability and or appropriate clinical placement availability. The Dean of the College of Nursing or the Dean's designee will notify, in writing, the students who are dismissed. If denied, the student can submit a second petition providing they have additional substantive information or documentation.

13. College of Nursing Progression Policy • Undergraduate second degree pre-licensure students who receive a grade below a "C" or "S ", in any required nursing course will not be permitted to continue on the Second Degree Sequence. The student will be notified of their potential dismissal from the College of Nursing. The student must petition the Student Affairs Committee for approval to continue progression in the program. Upon approval from The Student Affairs Committee the student will be provided with a revised program plan for progression and any other conditions stipulated for progression. Student’s progression, regardless of the revised program plan will depend on class availability and or appropriate clinical placement availability. The Dean of the College of Nursing or the Dean's designee will notify, in writing, the students who are dismissed. If denied, the student can submit a second petition providing they have additional substantive information or documentation.

14. College of Nursing Progression Policy • Any student earning a grade below a " C " or " S ", in more than one required nursing course, will be dismissed from the College of Nursing. The Dean of the College of Nursing or the Dean's designee will notify students in writing. Students have the opportunity to petition the dismissal with The College of Nursing Student Affairs Committee. Students must remain out of the nursing program for one full semester prior to petitioning the committee. Upon approval from The Student Affairs Committee the student will be provided with a revised program plan for readmissions and any other conditions stipulated. Student’s readmission regardless of the revised program plan will depend on class availability and or appropriate clinical placement availability. If denied, the student can submit a second petition providing they have additional substantive documentation.

15. Withdrawal Policy: • Course withdrawal is limited to 1 per course, with a limit of 2 withdrawals per undergraduate or graduate program. A withdrawal is defined as officially withdrawing from any class after the Drop/Add period, and before the final Withdrawal date as outlined in the Academic Calendar. Any student withdrawing in excess of the stated policy will be dismissed from The College of Nursing. Exception to this policy would be a withdrawal for Medical and or extreme situations. Documentation must be provided to support the withdrawal. Student must submit all documentation required to support the withdrawal through the Academic Regulations Committee (ARC) and The Student Affairs Committee for approval.

16. Pre-Immersion Program (PIP) Pre-Entry Immersion Program - Required May 9, 2014 8am – 5pm USF College of Nursing

17. Important Dates • May 12, 2014: Summer C starts • May 26, 2014: Memorial Day – USF Closed • July 4, 2014: Independence Day – USF Closed • July 18, 2014: Summer C Classes End • August 25, 2014: Fall Semester starts Most updated calendar: USF Registrar: http://www.registrar.usf.edu/enroll/regist/calendt.php

18. First Semester at USF? • University/ Transfer Orientation – Required • Register Online • $50 Registration Fee • May 8, 2014 • USF.EDU  Search Orientation  MyOrientation

19. Licensure • Pick a state any state. • USF – College of Nursing to Florida. • NCLEX sit pass.

20. OASIS • Registration Self-Service • Add/Drop Courses • Email • Update personal information • View financial aid account • Degree Works Audit System • Emergency Contact • Immunization Record • Student Records/Holds/Grades/Transcript • Parking Services • Student Organizations

21. Degree Works • Degree Auditing System • View Course Requirements • Progression towards completion • Outstanding Requirements • Notes from Advisor • View class schedule • Courses registered • GPA Calculation tool

22. A few more items • Questions about USF Health email account, email server or email password contact: USF Health Information Services Phone: 974-6288 Email: support@health.usf.edu Website: health.usf.edu/is/support/index.htm • Questions about NetID (Canvas account) contact: USF Information Technology Phone: 813-974-1222 Email: help@usf.edu Website: it.usf.edu/help

23. AA Degree • Foreign Language Requirement • UD Students need to provide high school transcript. • Send to USF Undergraduate Admissions. USF Office of Undergraduate Admissions 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, SVC 1036Tampa, FL 33620-6900

24. DegreeWorks – Physical Science Req CHM2032: Intro to Gen/Org/Biochem I CHM2045: General Chemistry I

25. Maximum Time Requirements • Effective July 1, 2011, federal regulations require significant changes to the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy for Financial Aid Recipients. • The new policy requirements apply to all students as one determinant of eligibility for financial aid. The new requirement categories are GPA, Pace, and Maximum Time. • Those pursing a Second Bachelor’s in Nursing should pay particular attention to the Maximum Time Requirement.

26. Maximum Time Requirements • Maximum Time Requirement – The maximum time requirement limits the number of credit hours you may attempted before earning your degree.  • As an Undergraduate, your eligibility ends when you haveattempted 180 credit hours, which includes credits attempted at any school prior to and while enrolled at USF regardless of whether you received financial aid at the time you attempted them. • There is no extended eligibility for changes in major or for a 2nd bachelor’s degree • Exceptions to this regulation are not typically considered • For more information please contact The Financial Aid Office at 813-974-4700

27. Financial Aid • Financial Aid Office • Specific Account Questions • 813-974-4700 • SVC 1102. • College of Nursing Scholarships • Grants & Endowed Funds • College of Nursing Business Office will email you directly when funds are available (Typically Fall for all new admits.)

28. Tutoring and Assistance • Exam Review Sessions • College of Nursing Course Specific • Fundamentals • Med Surg. I & Med Surg. II • Pharmacology • Patho • Tutoring and Learning Services • Test Taking • Study Skills • Test Anxiety • Writing Center

29. The Counseling Center • Stressed Out • Family Problems • Relationship Problems • Academic and Study Issues • Sad or Blue • Feeling Mad • Substance Abuse Problems • Legal Problems • Career Concerns • Money Problems Psychological Services – Counseling – Workshops – Center for Addiction & Substance Abuse – Diversity Services

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32. Congratulations and Welcome

33. How to Register Clinical Site: TGH/FHT/SJB/SFB/MPM and so on… Program: NUR OR SBN – UD or SBN – Second Degree & Upper-Division Online Classes: Can be limited – Register EARLY! Video: http://usfweb2.usf.edu/orientation/static/oasis.asp