College of Nursing

Welcome Class of 2011!

The nursing faculty and staff welcome you to the College of Nursing. Below you will find important information as you begin your
journey as a nursing student at the Florida State University. Please review the information carefully and pay close attention to
the dates and deadlines. A printable version of this information is available here.

College of Nursing Student Orientation

All students accepted for the Fall 2009 semester are required to attend the mandatory Nursing Student Orientation Sessions as follows:

August 20, 2009 (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
and
August 21, 2009 (9:00am - 4:00pm)
Location:
Florida State University
Vivian Duxbury Hall

This special orientation session will include an introduction to the College and the BSN program, as well as provide a variety of details
related to your enrollment as a nursing student. Students must attend both days of orientation and prior to orientation students are
encouraged to review the following important documents:

College of Nursing Student Handbook 2009/2010
College of Nursing Student Policies

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 by 8/14/09	Remit payment and order criminal history background checks and drug screening online (http://www.certifiedbackground.com / package code=L077) ORDERING YOUR FINGERPRINTS THROUGH CertifiedBackground When requesting your appointment for fingerprinting through CertifiedBackground.com, you will need to enter the following information: Application Category: VECHS - Volunteer & Employee Criminal History Choose Employee or Volunteer: Volunteer Enter Your Qualified Entity Number: 37020002 NOTE: Students will receive the Chain of Custody Form that is required to complete the drug screening at Orientation and must provide sample to the lab by Monday, August 24, 2009. CertifiedBackground Student Instructions and Tutorial	S-2 Criminal Background Check S-4 Clinical Clearance S-5 Substance Abuse
	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 chest x-ray and complete the Positive PPD Questionnaire
	CPR Certification
	Proof of Personal Health Insurance
	Authorization for the Use and Disclosure of Protected Health Information and Personal Background Information Waiver Form
Uniform and Professional Equipment
7/15/09	College of Nursing Undergraduate Uniform Submit order to Hellen's Uniform Shop - Order Form	U-5 Clinical Attire
8/24/09	Professional Equipment - Students will need a watch with a second hand, bandage scissors, stethoscope and sphygmomanometer, black pen, penlight, and clipboard for clinical experiences. These may be purchased at any medical supply store or ordered through Hellen's Uniform Shop. Additionally, a bag of items for clinical practice of nursing skills is needed and is available for purchase at Bill's Bookstore.
Registration, Textbook and Technology Information
Fall 2009 College of Nursing Schedule of Classes Continuing FSU students will register from 7/13/09 - 7/31/09. Students attending FSU for the first time will register at their scheduled University orientation.
Textbook information will be provided at orientation. Students should NOT purchase textbook packages prior to orientation.
Technology Requirements - Students entering the nursing major are required to have certain hardware and software.

If you need additional information or assistance, please contact the College of Nursing Office of Student Services via phone (850-644-6309) or via e-mail (advising@nursing.fsu.edu)

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

Finalizing Your Admission

If you have been admitted contingent upon successful completion of all required prerequisite courses and University admission requirements, all official grades must be posted to your FSU permanent record prior to the first day of the first semester of enrollment. If you are unable to meet the conditions of admission, you must notify the Office of Student Services immediately (advising@nursing.fsu.edu) and your offer of admission is subject to cancellation.

A printable version of this information is available here.