BSN Orientation Checklist
Last Updated: March 18, 2021
Step
What I Need to Do
Complete?
1.
Confirm Admission and Pay Enrollment Deposit
Available through OUHSC Supplemental Application
Confirmation deposits should be paid within 10 days of receipt of email.
2.
Confirm new HSC e-mail account
If you have not received information regarding your OUHSC email accounts, please contact IT at (405) 271-2203.
Communication will be through OUHSC email only. We do not use personal emails.
3.
Read and review:
Student Handbook
Student Code of Honor
Tuition and Fees
4.
OUHSC Student Self-Service Site
Familiarize yourself with the Student Self-Service Site. All forms (i.e. immunizations, enrollment, releases, etc.) will be
uploaded to this site.
To access the Student Self-Service Site off-campus, there is a two-factor authorization process using DUO.
DUO Registration
Uploading Instructions – for all documents to be placed in the student checklist in Self-Service.
Enrollment Holds will be noted in self-service. Click on each hold to determine what is required and which term the hold
affects.
5.
National Background Check – required annually
Background checks should not be completed sooner than 90 days prior to the start of your program.
Certiphi Screening – Complete the Initial 7 Year Check. Instructions and login information can be found at this link.
Save your login and password – make sure that you save your login and password for future reference.
Check back for completion – occasionally additional information is needed to complete the report. Continue checking
until your report is complete.
Save a copy of completed report – you will need to provide a copy of this background check to facilities throughout the
program.
Please DO NOT send or upload a copy of your background check to self-service.
6.
Uniforms and Supplies
Dress Code – please review for details regarding, uniforms, hair, nails, etc.
Raley’s Scrubs for scrubs, polos, lab coats, jackets, and stethoscopes.
o Allow a minimum of 2 weeks for processing.
o Use the Preferred Groups portal at the bottom of the Raley’s Scrubs home page.
o Password is OU.
o Shipping is free.
o Suggested uniform needs:
2 sets of scrubs - suggested
1 community polo
1 lab coat
1 jacket – this is optional
1 stethoscope – may be purchased from another vendor. Minimum suggestion for purchase would be
a Littman Classic
Additional supplies to purchase:
o Shoes – white, black or brown (easy to clean, no open-toed or heeled)
o Community slacks/pants – black or khaki (no jeans, skinny jeans, or leggings)
o Penlight
o Small bandage scissors
o Watch with second-hand or timer function
Name Tags – name tags and student IDs are required for all students.
o Lawton and Oklahoma City campus students – order name tags through the Marketplace.
o Tulsa campus students – order forms will be sent by email.
7.
Clinical Preparation Items – required items will be listed in self-service under the To-Do List.
Student Health Form (immunizations) – follow link to the immunizations required. Upload anything without a specific link
to the Immunization Record.
American Heart Association CPR – minimum course accepted is Basic Life Support. Upload copy of card or certificate
to CPR Card.
New Student Release Forms – upload to Waivers and Releases. Save the 6 pages as one document.
HSC Liability Waivers – upload to Waivers and Releases. Save the 3 pages as one document.
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8.
Computers and Encryption
Effective June 1, 2020 students are required to have computers, preferably laptops for their programs.
Minimum computer requirements – as well as information on free software and encryption processes.
All computers used to access campus networks must be encrypted.
The encryption process differs slightly on each campus. Please follow the instructions for your specific campus.
9.
Student Health Insurance
All students are required to have Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA) approved insurance while in the program.
Emails will be sent from OUHSC Student Affairs with information regarding health insurance requirements.
If you currently have insurance, proof will need to be provided through the insurance waiver portal.
If you need insurance, information will be provided on purchasing.
10.
Order Textbooks
Current booklist will be emailed when available.
Elsevier Publishing will provide book package deals for their texts used during your program. This information will be sent
via email when available.
Editions are important! Medical texts change frequently. Trying to use older editions is not advised.
Order books using your preferred vendor. Either E-books or hard copy are acceptable. Student’s choice.
Safe Medicate (on booklist) – be prepared to order this IN CLASS on the first day by having a credit card with you. Do
NOT order prior to class.
11.
Submit Outstanding Transcripts to OUHSC Admissions and Records
Confirm final transcripts from all institutions attended are on file with OUHSC Admissions and Records.
Transcripts provided to NursingCAS will be transferred to OUHSC Admissions and Records electronically. If submitted to
NursingCAS, it will not be necessary to resend to Admissions.
If you are receiving a degree, please make sure that a transcript with your degree posted is submitted.
Enrollment will not be processed without final transcripts, posted degrees or verification letters.
OUHSC Admissions and Records, PO Box 26901, LIB 121, Oklahoma City, OK 73126.
12.
Enrollment Forms will be sent by email to students.
Upon completion, upload to Enrollment Form.
You will complete only one enrollment form during your program.
Staff will enroll you for each term based on your program’s curriculum.
Enrollment will not be processed without the form.
Prior to each terms enrollment, check your self-service site for any holds that would prohibit your enrollment.
13.
D2L and Schedules
Desire to Learn (D2L) – is the academic platform used for your program.
After enrollment, you will access each of your courses in D2L.
Schedules for your programs will be provided in D2L or will be emailed by faculty/program directors.
Daily/weekly schedules for nursing school will be different.
Your schedule will include classes as well as clinical assignments and will be different for each clinical group or cohort.
14.
Scholarship Applications
Scholarships are awarded in both Fall and Spring semesters.
Applications may be found in the self-service portal.
Instructions for Application
Scholarship Information – follow link for dates the application opens and deadlines for each semester.
Students awarded any type of scholarship must have a current FAFSA on file. OUHSC school code is 005889.
15.
Complete New Student Trainings – should be completed after enrollment is processed.
HIPAA Training
Sexual Misconduct Awareness-Title IX
EHSO – complete the following: Fire Safety, Tuberculosis Awareness and Blood borne Pathogens
16.
Drug Screens – required annually; screens must be completed by CRG Laboratories
Drug Screen Policy
A completed campus specific form must be submitted at the time of the screen.
Retain chain of custody form received when screen is completed.
Do NOT upload results to self-service. Results are provided to the college electronically.
Requirements differ for each campus. Please follow instructions for your specific campus:
o Oklahoma City
CRG Lab form for OKC only – instructions are on the form.
Do not complete screen more than 3 months before your first enrollment.
o Lawton
Lab form will be provided by Program Coordinator.
o Tulsa
Lab form will be provided by Program Coordinator.
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Student Program Coordinators:
Oklahoma City campus
Last name A-K: Kay Locke
(405) 271-2424 ext. 49198
Kay-Locke@ouhsc.edu
Last name L-Z: Marinda Houck
(405) 271-2428 ext. 32299
Lawton campus
All students: (580) 591-8091
Tulsa campus
All students: Karen Mitchell
(918) 660-3965
For those living in rural areas or out of state, options are available. Please contact the Program Coordinator
for your specific site.
17.
OUHSC Student ID
All students are required to have an OUHSC photo ID as well as name tags.
Due to COVID restrictions, purchasing of IDs may be delayed.
Procedures vary by campus:
o Oklahoma City
Cost is $15.00 (cash, check or card).
Visit the OneCard office.
o Lawton (requires both OUHSC and Cameron IDs)
Photos taken for OUHSC IDs at orientation. Cost is $15.00.
Obtain Cameron IDs on campus. Cost is $30.00.
o Tulsa
Students will be notified when IDs can be purchased.
Visit OU-Tulsa Student Services, Room 1C100. Cost is $15.00.
18.
Campus Parking
All students will need to obtain parking passes.
Procedures vary by campus:
o Oklahoma City
Make sure OUHSC email is set-up.
Visit Parking website and select “First Time Online Registration”.
To expedite processing, complete this process before visiting the Parking Office.
o Lawton
After purchasing Cameron ID, you may purchase your parking decal in the same location.
o Tulsa
Visit Parking Registration for registration form.
Print, complete and bring form and required documents to Dispatch Desk located at the
south end of 1C hallway in the Administration Building.
No charge for parking decal.
