1. Welcome to the School of Nursing!

2. 8 weeks versus combined 8 weeks and 16 weeks Classes have different start dates depending on schedule Courses open in BlackboardLearn – 1 st day of class or a few days before Medical Center Library –LINK––LINK– (http://lib.slu.edu/mcl)http://lib.slu.edu/mcl Medical Center Bookstore –LINK––LINK– (http://www.webmedbooks.com/slumc/default2.aspx)

3. Baccalaureate Handbook –LINK––LINK– Review of Handbook by Dr. Langan –LINK––LINK– Welcome Packet sent via email upon entry into SLUSON –Also HERE– detailing following requirements: –Also HERE– Criminal Background Checks (Comprehensive) Signed Knowledge of Blood Borne Pathogen form Copy of CPR card HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) Required Health Forms with Immunizations Current Influenza Vaccination TIME FLEXIBLE – On Campus test(s) worth 3 credit hours Optional Student ID (you will need to login with your SLU net ID and password)

4. SLU E-Mail Blackboard Email within the course Banner

5. Disability Services –LINK––LINK– Writing Center –LINK––LINK– You can make appointments through Banner

6. The cost is $29 per test. Send Check to: 2 possible tests: Health Assessment and Nutrition Tests are set up by Christina Butler christinabutler@slu.edu from 8:30-3 at SLU. Alternative arrangements available for distance students. christinabutler@slu.edu Janice L. Palmer, PhD, Saint Louis University School of Nursing, 3525 Caroline Mall, Rm. 517, St. Louis, MO 63104

8. People Finder: Good source to look up faculty or staff information (email/phone numbers) Banner Self Service: Can change your phone, email or mailing address and see final grades Blackboard Learn: Access to your online courses and discussion boards Google Apps: Access to your SLU email Payment Suite: Access to your tuition information or pay a tuition bill.

10. For help please: Call the IT Service (ITS) Desk at 314-977-4000 Check the Google Apps FAQ at –LINK––LINK–

12. Click on the course you are enrolled in under the ‘My Courses’ column

13. Tegrity Recordings –LINK––LINK– You-Tube Videos Blogs

14. How to use Literature search –LINK––LINK– APA format How to access Databases

16. Submission Form Current wait time: 3 business days excluding weekends and University holidays Undergraduate and Graduate students in online programs *Contact Alex Wulff, the Director of University Writing Services, at wulffam@slu.edu if you are not in a listed group and believe you should have access.wulffam@slu.edu

17. APA through the Student Success Center APA Style Part 1: What is APA? –LINK––LINK– APA Style Part 2: Formatting & Resources –LINK––LINK– APA Style Part 3: How to Cite Sources –LINK––LINK– APA with a web page –LINK––LINK–

18. Posting time frame Proper grammar Complete sentences Discussing the idea, not the person that posted Courtesy Professional conduct Confidentiality

19. Baccalaureate Hand book can be found: –LINK– Pay attention to: Grading Progression Policies Academic Integrity Plagiarism –LINK––LINK–

20. Indirect Direct Community Project Preceptors Collaboration Indemnity letter Legal arrangement between the SON and the “agency” is complete and there is instructor approval

21. Set aside time for class each day Have all required textbooks and workbooks available Look over/print out lecture handouts prior to listening to lecture Make sure your equipment is up to date and you know how to use it, i.e., Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, High Speed Access

22. Dr. Janice. L. Palmer, PhD, RN, CNE –Coordinator, RN-BSN Option palmerjl@slu.edu/ (314) 977-8934/ Room 222palmerjl@slu.edu/ Ms. Christina Butler –Student Services Associate, RN-BSN Option christinabutler@slu.educhristinabutler@slu.edu / (314) 977-8907/ Room 224