Overview of USF and College of Nursing program requirements

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Pre-Nursing Students
College Overview
USF College of Nursing
Gregory Wance M.Ed. Pre-Nursing Academic Advisor
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Slideshow available on http://www.slideshare.net/gwance

2. Overview
• This College Overview presentation will cover:
– Introduction to USF and the College of Nursing
– Breakdown of Pre-Nursing major requirements
– Helpful resources for Pre-Nursing students
– And more!
• Class registration this afternoon will cover:
– AP/IB/Dual enrollment classes
– Finding classes using class schedule search
– Using OASIS to register for classes
– And more!

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Opportunities at USF
• 100 Different Majors
– Internationally Noted Faculty
• Global Citizens Project
• Undergraduate Research Opportunities
• Study Abroad and International Exchanges
• Internships and Community Engagement
Activities

4. University Requirements for BS Degree
• What does a USF degree entail?
• 120 total hours (Do not go over 132)
– 36 hours: Foundations of Knowledge & Learning (FKL)
and General Education Courses
– *Gordon Rule requirements
– 42 hours upper division courses (68 hours in NUR)
– 9 hours summer (Can be completed in NUR)
– *Foreign language*

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USF Student Success Policies
• First Day Attendance – Mandatory!
• Time to Degree Restrictions
• Limited Course Withdrawals (3+2 Rule)
• Progression policy (concerns grades in pre-requisites)
• Excess Credit Hours Surcharge (>132)
• Summer Enrollment Requirement (9 hours)

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Academic Cautions
• Faculty Expect a Lot More Work Out-of-Class
• 3-Credit Course Meets ~3 Hours per Week
• On Average ~2 Hours per Week Studying/Homework
for Each Class Hour
• Less for Some but Much More for Many Others
• 30 or More Credits Brought In (Getting Far Ahead)

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How Many Classes Should I Take?
Summer: Register for 6-9 credits
• 6 credits in Six-Week Term Requires ~45 Hours per
Week
• 9 credits in Six-Week Term is Equivalent to 21 credits
in Fall or Spring. That’s 63 Hours per Week!
Fall: Register for 14-16 Credits
• Still Requires ~45 Hours per Week

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9. Dates to Remember
• Please make sure to check
registrar’s calendar
• There are mandatory
orientations for Upper Division,
once accepted.
• Add/Drop week, Withdrawal
deadline, and registration
opening times are all very
important

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Student Success Initiatives
• Expanded Academic Advising Resources
• SLS 2901 Academic Foundations Course
• Academic Success Center (Library, 2ND Floor)
• Enhanced Career Services (SVC, 2ND Floor)
• Mid-Term Grades
• Academic Advocates

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Academic Regulations Committee
(ARC) Petitions
• For undergraduate students requesting that certain University policies be
waived through the Academic Regulations petition process, this process can
be used to:
– late add a course after the add/drop deadline (limited to 2nd week of classes)
• Fees apply – check with Registrar’s Office
• No adds after 2nd week of class unless course(s) needed for Bachelor’s graduation
– withdraw from select courses after the withdrawal deadline
• Must have cause. Not being aware of withdrawal deadline is not cause.
– withdraw from all courses in a term
– have a course deleted from the academic record
• Typically due to medical issues; requires completion of ARC form from physician/medical
provider
– override the withdrawal limit
• 5 total at USF: 3 up to 60 credits; 2 over 60 credits
– request reinstatement to the University following academic dismissal

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A personal commitment means you support these core values:
Honor & Integrity
Respect for All
Community & Greater Good
Excellence & Discovery

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Campus Conversations
• The University of South Florida is coming together
from a variety of disciplinary perspectives and
personal points of view to explore a campus theme.
The theme for the 2017-2018 year is Identity and
Community. Join the conversation as we discuss:
– Who am I? Construction and Identity
– Community Conversations: Affiliations with Others
– I am a Global Citizen: Identity Beyond the Here and Now
– Speak Up: Roles and Rights Within Communities

15. Nursing Program Track
• The Nursing programs at USF involve two
steps since they are limited access:
– Pre-Nursing: the major that prepares student for
applying to a nursing program at USF
• Usually consists of first two years at the University
– Nursing: accepted program majors that lead to
the conferring of a BSN degree from USF
• Usually occurs during last two years at the University

16. What are the Nursing Prerequisites?
• Pre-requisites for Nursing (completed with a grade ‘C’ or better
for Pre-Nursing program):
– Chemistry or Biology or Physics (CHM, BSC, PHY) (3)
– Psychology (PSY 2012) or Sociology (SYG 2000) (3)
– Life Cycle (DEP 2004) (3)
– Statistics (Any STA course) (3)
– Microbiology (MCB 2000/L) (4)
– Human Nutrition (HUN 2201) (3)
– Human Anatomy & Physiology I (BSC 2085/L) (4)
– Human Anatomy & Physiology II (BSC 2086/L) (4)
• Used for first attempt pre-requisite GPA

17. Nursing Specific Prerequisite Courses
• The College of Nursing offers four of the required
pre-requisite courses specifically for pre-nursing majors:
-BSC 2085/L, Human Anatomy & Physiology I (lecture & lab)
-BSC 2086/L, Human Anatomy & Physiology II (lecture & lab)
-MCB 2000/L, Microbiology (lecture & lab)
-HUN 2201, Human Nutrition
• These four courses can be available on-line or in class at USF
(depending on semester).
• These courses are also held specifically for pre-nursing
students until later in the registration period.

18. Applying to the College of Nursing
https://hsccf.hsc.usf.edu/soar/
SOAR Application
Student Online Application Request
• Application Timelines for Upper division (2018)
– Open January 5th to March 2nd at 5pm
– ENC 1101, ENC 1102, and MAC 1105/MGF 1106 must be
completed by the application deadline
– 7 out of the 8 prerequisites must be completed by the application
deadline; if accepted, the 1 outstanding pre-requisite must be
completed with “B” or better by the start of the program

19. Bachelor of Science in Nursing
(BSN) program at USF:
• Upper Division (current USF students)
– Student is unlicensed (i.e. not a RN) and seeking first
Bachelors degree
– Limited-access program
– Pre-Nursing major prepares students to apply for this
program
– RN obtained with passing NCLEX exam after graduation

20. Upper Division Program
• Acceptance based on
– Overall college GPA
– Completion of all required pre-requisites (MUST be complete by application deadlines)
• First attempts taken in certain courses
• Pre-Requisite GPA calculated from those courses
– *Interview with Faculty (*if selected)
• Minimum cumulative 3.2 GPA required to apply to the program.
– Applications accepted for Fall semesters only (no summer or spring admission).
• Program lasts 5 semesters (including summer) and contains 68 credits
• Upon completion of the nursing program, graduates are eligible for the
nurse licensure examination (NCLEX).

21. Keeping on Track
• Only one pre-requisite can outstanding when filling out the application to the College of
Nursing (Must be a “B” or better at end of semester)
• ENC 1101, ENC 1102 and MAC 1105/MGF 1106 must be completed by the application
deadline
• All college/university grades are included in your cumulative grade point average (GPA)
– This includes courses completed during dual enrollment!
• All grades are important! Admission is very competitive and meeting the minimum
requirements does NOT guarantee admission to the College of Nursing.
• Utilize USF Career Services to help prepare for the interview portion
• Meet with your advisor each semester! Especially during mandatory first year advising
during your first full year at USF!

22. Nursing Reality Check
• About 20% of qualified applicants to USF’s College of Nursing
are accepted into the nursing program each semester
• Can apply to multiple nursing schools
• The pre-nursing student with no pre-requisites left will have to
change their major if not accepted.
• Students can reapply during later admission periods.

23. CARE Program
C.A.R.E. (Creating Access to RN Education)
• Minimum final High School GPA of 3.8
• Minimum SAT composite score of 1360 (this does not include the
writing portion) or minimum ACT composite score of 29.
• Achieve a minimum USF GPA of 3.6 as of the semester applying for the
Upper Division nursing program.
• Earn a ‘B’ or better in each nursing prerequisite.
• Qualified students must be a declared Pre-Nursing major while
classified as a Freshman/FTIC at the University of South Florida.
• Students will be notified if invited into C.A.R.E.

24. Major Clinical Collaborative Sites
• Tampa General Hospital
• Florida Hospital-Tampa
• St. Joseph’s Hospital
• Bayfront/ All Children’s Hospital
• James A. Haley Veterans Hospital
• Morton Plant Meese Hospital System
• Sarasota Memorial Hospital
• Lakeland Regional Medical Center

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Nursing School Opportunities
• Students may have the opportunity to complete
their Public Health nursing course in…
– Scotland
– Panama
– St. Croix

26. Pre-Nursing LLC
• What is the Pre-Nursing Living Learning Community (LLC)?
– 56 pre-nursing students live, learn, and build a community together in Maple A (suite style)
• What you do in the Pre-Nursing LLC Program:
– Co-enroll in critical pre-nursing prerequisite course work
– Participate in special events, volunteering, and activities designed for experiences in Nursing
– Monthly in-hall academic advising, peer mentoring, weekly tutoring throughout the year, and more!
– Spots are limited, so apply through USF housing portal today!!!
*Eligible participants are first-year pre-Nursing students and previous pNLLC members. Preference is given to students
with a minimum composite SAT of 1250 and/or ACT of 26. There is a fee per semester for PNLLC of $225

27. Stampede Into Bull Nursing
• A mentorship program for pre-nursing majors, hosted by current
nursing students!
• Highlights of this program include:
– Hands on tour of the simulation lab
– Mentoring opportunities w/ USF Nursing students
– Advice on how to prepare for nursing school
– Interview preparation workshops
– Faculty guest speakers from CON
– And more!
• Join the group on Bullsync

28. Academic Advising
• Please remember that academic advising is mandatory for all
first year students for the first two major semesters. You will
NOT be able to register unless you see your advisor for the
following semester(s).
• Please check your e-mails regularly for walk in advising dates.
To schedule an appointment (office or phone)with your advisor:
Please use E-Scheduler
http://usfweb.usf.edu/escheduler/student.aspx
*Advisors can help whether through email, phone or appointment*

29. Who is my Academic Advisor?
– Pre-Nursing Advisors:
• Greg Wance, last names A-L
• Kirsten Manzi, last names M-Z
– Can help navigate resources
and policies at USF
– Office in MDA 1002

30. Words of Wisdom to Academic Success
1. Attend Class! Taking notes doesn’t hurt either…
2. Check USF email, CANVAS; every day-several times
3. Study for courses each week (more for pre-requisites)
4. Get to know your professor (office hours)
5. See your advisor regarding scheduling, permits,
add/drop, emergencies and changes affecting classes
6. Utilize resources available on-campus

31. Questions?
Presentation available on
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