Welcome to
The College of Nursing
Emmanuel J. Rivera, MHRM
Manny
Admitted Nursing Student Advisor
ARC Representative
Welcome & Congratulations
Currently our graduates hold over a 90+ percent pass rate on the NCLEX Exam
Undergraduate Program Administration
Elizabeth “Betty” T. Jordan, DNSc, RNC, FAAN
Senior Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Nursing
Brittny Chabalowski, RN, MSN
Director Upper Division & Second Degree Nursing Program
Coordinator Undergraduate Nursing Simulation
Student Affairs Academic Advisor
Emmanuel J. Rivera, MHRM – Manny
813-974-6706
erivera1@health.usf.edu
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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
Degree Programs
 Upper-Division
– 6 Semesters
– Anticipated Graduation Summer 2016
 Second Degree
– 4 Semesters
– Anticipated Graduation Fall 2015
 VBSN Degree
– 4 Semesters
– Anticipated Graduation Fall 2015
First Semester at The College of Nursing
Upper Division & Second Degree Only
Schedule of Classes
NUR 3125
Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice
4
NUR 3145
Pharmacology in Nurse Practice (Live Only)
3
NUR 3026
Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
4
NUR 3026L
Fundamentals Clinical
4
NUR 3066
Physical Exam & Assessment
2
1 Clinical Day: Wednesday or Friday
1 Lab Day: Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday
2 Day of Didactic: Monday and Thursday
First Semester at The College of Nursing
VBSN Degree
NUR 3125
Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice
4
NUR 3145
Pharmacology
3
NUR 3081
Bridge to Professional Nursing (Didactic)
3
NUR 3081L
Bridge to Professional Nursing Practice
(Clinical)
2
1 Clinical Day: Wednesday or Friday
1 Lab Day: Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday
2 Day of Didactic: Monday and Thursday
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 1036
Tampa, FL 33620-6900
DegreeWorks – Physical Science Req
• Physical Science = Done in Nursing program.
• Not acceptable in other degree programs.
Materials for The College of Nursing
Immunizations & CPR Certification
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CPR Certification: Est. $66.00 (Includes Materials)
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Certified Background (Required by the college):
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$147.50 (includes background check, drug screen, and document tracker)
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Immunizations:
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Varicella (Chickenpox): Est. $25.00
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Hepatitis B: Est. $50.00
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MMR: Est. $59.00
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TDAP: Est. $45.00
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TB Skin Test: Est. $12.00
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Influenza: Est: $25.00
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Titers:
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Varicella: Est $39.00
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MMR: Est $128.00
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Hepatitis B: Est. $16.00
Clinical Uniforms/Equipment
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Smart Phone/PDA: Est. $150.00 - $250.00
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USF Nursing Scrubs: Clinical Starter Pack
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Top: $49.95
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Pants: $49.95
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Labcoat: $79.95
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Stethoscope: $70.00
Textbooks & Course Software
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UCentral (Nursing Central Software License/Unbound Medicine): $139.00
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iClicker: Est. $37.00 - $50.00
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Kaplan Integrated: Est. $601.00
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Divided into semester payments (6 Semester Upper-Division) (4 Second Degree)
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Ready Point: Est. $700 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)
safeMedication: Est. $99.00
Project Concert: Est. $50.00 a year
Graduation
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NCLEX (Florida Board of Nursing):
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Est. $250.00 (Cost after graduation)
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Pearson Vue (Test Administrator):
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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.
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
Classic Cargo pant
$49.95
USF MD ONE Stethoscope
$64.59
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
First Week College of Nursing
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August 25, 2014
Familiar with Student Handbook
USF Health Email
CPR Card
Uniform order completed
Certified Profile Updated
More information at PIP
USF Health Email
 Use it & Check Often!!
 Update Automatic Signature
<<<<Example Below>>>>
<Student Name>
<Hospital/Fall 2014/Program UD or SBN>
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 have
attempted 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
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.
Excess Hours Surcharge
Pre-Immersion Program (PIP)
Pre-Entry Immersion Program - Required
August 15, 2014
8am – 5pm
Location: TBD
Important Dates
 August 25, 2014: Fall Semester starts
 September 1, 2014: Labor Day (University Closed)
 September 11, 2014: Veteran’s Day (University Closed)
 November 1, 2014: Last day to withdrawal
 November 27 & 28: Thanksgiving Holiday (University Closed)
 December 5, 2014: Last Day of Classes
 December 6 -12: Exam Week
 January 5, 2015: Spring Semester starts
Most updated calendar: USF Registrar:
http://www.registrar.usf.edu/enroll/regist/calendt.php
First Semester at USF?
 University/Transfer Orientation – Required
 Register Online
 $50 Registration Fee
 Dates:
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July 23
July 30
August 7
August 13
August 20
 http://www.usf.edu/orientation/
First Semester at USF?
 Veteran Services Workshop
– Review benefits application process at USF
– During Resource Rotation Sessions
– Register when enrolling for Transfer
Orientation
http://www.usf.edu/orientation/transfer/veterans.aspx
Office of Veterans Services
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Located in the Grace and Allen Building
(ALN 130)
Phone: 813-974-2291
Email: vetserve@usf.edu
Achievement Center (VAC) ALN131
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm,
Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Licensure
 Pick a state any state.
 USF – College of Nursing to Florida.
 NCLEX sit pass.
OASIS
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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
Degree Works
 Degree Auditing System
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View Course Requirements
Progression towards completion
Outstanding Requirements
Notes from Advisor
View class schedule
Courses registered
GPA Calculation tool
Canvas
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
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.)
Financial Aid and or Course Payments
 Check Oasis
 Check with Financial Aid
– SVC 1102
 Loan Status
 Account Paid prior to “CF” deadline
– August 29, 2014 To avoid Cancellation of
Registration and $100 Late Registration Fee.
It’s the students responsibility to have finances to cover each
semester. Being canceled for none payment can result in being
dismissed from clinical until payment is made.
Tutoring and Assistance
 Exam Review Sessions
– College of Nursing Course Specific
– Fundamentals
– Med Surg. I & Med Surg. II
– Pharmacology
– Patho
 The Academic Success Center (ASC)Test Taking
– Study Skills
– Test Anxiety
– The Writing Studio
Student Nurse Assistance Program
The Counseling Center
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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
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
Congratulations and
Welcome