College of Nursing
Welcome New Graduate Students!
The nursing faculty and staff welcome you to the College of Nursing. Below you will find important information for your review and action as you begin your academic
journey at the Florida State University. A printable version of this information is available here.
New Student Orientation Sessions
All students accepted to the Graduate Program are required to complete the on-line orientation.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Students
All students accepted to the DNP program for the Fall 2009 semester are required to attend the following on-site orientations:
College of Nursing Student Orientation (DNP students only)
August 17,2009 (1:30pm - 5:30pm) 204 Duxbury Hall - Orientation Session 1
August 17, 2009 (5:30pm - 7:00pm) 470 Duxbury Hall - Reception with faculty
August 18, 2009 (8:00am - 11:30am) 470 Duxbury Hall - Orientation Session II
FSU New Graduate School Orientation and Blackboard Workshop (DNP Students Only)
August 18, 2009
Students will need to self-register for the orientation and are strongly encouraged to register for the "Using Blackboard" workshop. For orientation registration information, go to http://gradschool.fsu.edu/orientation/
Prior to orientation students are
encouraged to review the following important documents:
Florida State University Graduate Handbook
College of Nursing Graduate Handbook 2009/2010
College of Nursing Student Policies
Official E-Mail Accounts for All Students at the Florida State University
As stated in the University Undergraduate General Bulletin, the official method of communication at the Florida State University is your "@fsu.edu" e-mail account. In order to stay informed and aware, the University requires that you setup and maintain you account and check it at least 3 times per week. If you choose to have your "@fsu.edu" official account forwarded to another e-mail account, you are still held responsible for all information distributed to your "@fsu.edu" account. For more information or to set up your "@fsu.edu" account, visit http://www.ucs.fsu.edu/getStarted.html
New Student Information and Documentation Checklist
All required documentation must be submitted as outlined by the stated deadlines.
| Date Due | Item Description | Related Policy |
| Background Checks and Drug Screening Documentation | ||
Remit payment and upload documents online to CertifiedBackground |
Remit payment and order criminal history background checks and drug screening online (http://www.certifiedbackground.com / package code=L077) ORDERING YOUR FINGERPRINTS THROUGH CertifiedBackground Application Category: VECHS - Volunteer & Employee Criminal History NOTE: Students will receive the Chain of Custody Form that is required to complete the drug screening once payment has been remitted online. |
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| Volunteer & Employee Criminal History System (VECHS) Waiver Agreement and Statement | ||
| Copy of Current Driver's License | ||
| Affidavit of Good Moral Character | ||
| Immunizations and Additional Clinical Documentation | ||
Upload documents to CertifiedBackground by 8/14/09 |
College of Nursing Immunization Form (MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, DTap series, Tdap booster, PPD) |
S-4 Clinical Clearance |
| Essential Functions Required of Nursing Student Form | ||
| Current TB/PPD Test Results (Two-step Mantoux required) Test should be done between August 7 and August 14.
Students with positive results will need to provide evidence of a clear cheat x-ray and complete the Positive PPD Questionnaire |
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| CPR Certification | ||
| Proof of Personal Health Insurance | ||
| Authorization for the Use and Disclosure of Protected Health Information and Personal Background Information Waiver Form | ||
If you need additional information or assistance, please contact the College of Nursing Graduate Program Academic Advisor via phone (850-644-5638) or via e-mail (advising@nursing.fsu.edu)
A printable version of this information is available here.