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Pre-Nursing Students College Overview

USF College of NursingGregory Wance M.Ed. Pre-Nursing Academic Advisor

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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!

Who is my Academic Advisor?

• Gregory Wance, M.Ed.– First Time in College (FTIC)/Freshmen

Pre-Nursing students– Pre-Nursing LLC coordinator– C.A.R.E. Advisor– Office in MDA 1002

University Requirements for BS/BA Degree

• What does a USF degree entail?– 120 total hours – 48 hours upper division courses (68 hours in NUR)– 9 hours summer (Can be completed in NUR)– Gordon rule requirement– 36 hours: Foundations of Knowledge & Learning (FKL)

• General Education Courses– Foreign language*

To receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at USF:

• Upper Division (current USF student)– RN obtained with passing NCLEX exam after

graduation– Limited access program – Pre-Nursing major prepares students to apply for this

program

Upper Division• Acceptance based on

– Overall college GPA – Completion of all required pre-requisites (*must be complete by deadline)

• First attempts taken in certain courses• Pre-Requisite GPA calculated from those courses

– Writing sample

• Minimum cumulative 3.2 GPA required to apply to the program. – Applications accepted for Summer & Fall semesters only.

• Admission is highly competitive and those with higher GPAs are more likely to gain acceptance (Average GPA: ~3.8).

• Upon completion of the nursing program, graduates are eligible for the nurse licensure examination (NCLEX).

What are the Nursing Prerequisites?• Pre-requisites for Nursing (completed with a grade of ‘B’ or better for

CARE program, ‘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

Nursing 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.

Keeping on Track• All required prerequisites must be completed and grades posted in the

USF system prior to application to the College of Nursing

• 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.

• Meet with your advisor each semester!

Nursing Reality Check

• About 1 in 4 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.

CARE Program

C.A.R.E. (Creating Access to RN Education)

• Minimum final high school GPA of 3.6• Minimum SAT composite score of 1200 (this does not including writing

portion) or minimum ACT composite score of 28.• 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.

Applying to the College of Nursing

https://hsccf.hsc.usf.edu/soar/

SOAR Application

Student Online Application Request

• Application Timelines for Upper division (2015)– Summer January 2nd to March 2nd – Fall April 1st to June 1st

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

Dates to Remember• Please make sure to check registrar’s calendar

• There are mandatory orientations for the upper level programs:

• Mandatory Nursing Student Orientation– Summer 2015: April 10, 2015– Fall 2015: July 10, 2015

• Mandatory Pre-Immersion Program– Summer 2015: May 8, 2015– Fall 2015: August 14, 2015

Pre-Nursing LLC

• What is the Pre-Nursing Living Learning Community (LLC)?– 54 pre-nursing students live, learn, and build a community together

• What you do in the Pre-Nursing LLC Program:– Co-enroll in critical pre-nursing prerequisite course work – Participate in special events and activities designed for experiences in Nursing– Monthly in-hall academic advising, peer mentoring, and weekly tutoring throughout the year

– Apply through USF housing on the LLC page today!!!

*Eligible participants are first-year pre-Nursing students and previous pNLLC members. Preference is given to students with a minimum composite SAT of 1100 and/or ACT of 25.

Stampede Into Bull Nursing

• A mentorship program for pre-nursing majors, hosted by current nursing students!

• Highlights of this program include:– Hands on tour(s)– Networking opportunities– Advice on how to prepare for nursing school– Guest speakers– And more!

• Join the group on Bullsync

Academic Advising• Pre-Nursing FTIC/CARE:

Gregory Wance

gwance@health.usf.edu

Office: 813-974-6386

• Please remember that academic advising is mandatory for all first year students. 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 with your advisor, Please use E-Schedulerhttp://usfweb.usf.edu/escheduler/student.aspx

Words of Wisdom1. Attend Class! Taking notes doesn’t hurt either…

2. Check USF email, CANVAS; every day-several times

3. See your advisor regarding scheduling, permits, add/drop, emergencies and changes affecting classes

4. Study for courses each week (more for pre-requisites)

5. Utilize resources available on campus

Questions?

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