RN to BSN Completion Program Student Resources

See below for RN to BSN Completion information and key links to important information regarding the Program.

Undergraduate Nursing Handbook and Policy Manual

Undergraduate Nursing Student HandbookDepartment of Nursing Policy Procedure Manual

BSN Required Documents

Below is a list of the documents required once you are admitted to the RN to BSN Completion Program:

 1. Required Forms:   

• Universal Precautions Training Acknowledgement
• Student Health Form 
• Student Handbook Sign-Off Sheet 
• (Refusal of Hepatitis B Vaccine  - if refused)
• Potential Disease Exposure Form  
• Informed Consent  
• (Incident Report - if requested by Practicum Professor)

 2. CPR card   

 3. Personal Health Insurance

 4. RN license

 5. Personal Professional Liability Insurance
(Company we recommend below - If not currently insured)

        Health Care Providers Service Organization (HPSO)

6. Criminal Background Check:

All students must go through a background check via the following link: Castle Branch. The package code for the GovState Nursing Department is, GO01.

Transfer Guides

GovState has agreements with many area community colleges to help ensure proper transfer of courses. See the link to the Transfer Guides, below:

• Transfer Guides

Online Learning Resources

To help make your e-learning experience smooth and successful, we've compiled a few resources you may find useful. 

What technology do I need to take an online course?

 If you have never taken an online course before, you will first need to prepare your computer.

• Technology requirements for your computer

Blackboard Student Tutorials

Online classes are taught at GovState using an Internet platform known as Blackboard. We encourage you to take the Blackboard Student Tutorials; they provide valuable information and guidelines for the online learner.

• Student Tutorials

• Quicklink to Blackboard Log-In:  Blackboard Log-In

For a list of compatible browsers and plug-ins, please see Blackboard Help.

• Blackboard Help

• Or click here to fill out a Blackboard E-Mail Support Form.

In addition to computer requirements, you will also discover the personal characteristics, academic skills, and technical skills necessary to succeed in online learning.

Student Orientation Course

The GovState Student Orientation course allows you to experience Blackboard 9.1 and learn skills such as how to navigate Blackboard, post discussions, send an email, and take a quiz. Once you have completed the course, you will be prepared to participate fully in online courses.

All GovState students are automatically enrolled in the orientation course. You should be able to see the Blackboard Student Orientation Course, in your Course List, after you log in to Blackboard. From the My Institution page, select the Blackboard Student Orientation Course title to open the course.

 

Feel free to contact the Center for Active Engagement and Scholarship if you have any questions or difficulties in preparing your computer for your online course. 

• Blackboard Support Phone Number: 708.534.4115

• Quicklink to Blackboard Log-In:  Blackboard Log-In 

GovState Library Resources and Services for Nursing Programs

• http://libguides.govst.edu/nursing 

For additional information, contact:
Paul Blobaum, M.A., M.S.
Full Professor
College of Health and Human Services Librarian Liaison
Governors State University Library
University Park, IL  60484
Phone: 708.534.4139
Email: pblobaum@govst.edu

Library Resource Guide

• Standard Precautions 

RN to BSN Fact Sheet coming soon